Party Primer
Article from the "Home" section of the Los Angeles TImes, August 11, 1968. The article details the India-themed gala party thrown every year by Santa Barbara artist Jack Baker and his wife Lynn Baker.
"Treatment of AIDS Patients in India Protested"
News India article published August 23, 1991 about a demonstration outside San Francisco Indian Consulate in which a crowd protested the inhumane treatment of HIV/AID patients in India. Demonstrators met with consular official to air grievances.
"Mother India" Dies In L.A. at Age of 90
Obituary in India West Magazine for Kala Bagai Chandra, who died in Los Angeles at the age of 90 from a stroke. Chandra was among the first South Asian women to immigrate to the U.S., having arrived in San Francisco in 1915. Her husband, Mahesh B. Chandra, was a member of the Gadar Party.
"Dr. Thind, Teacher, Last Rites Held"
Newspaper clipping from unknown paper on September 19, 1967, entitled “Dr. Thind, Teacher, Last Rites Held.” The article described the funeral rites for Bhagat Singh Thind, described as a pioneer in the Indian independence struggle, a teacher at American universities, a “spiritual scientist,” and the first Indian to serve in the US Armed Forces during World War I.
"Art From India" - Photograph
Photograph from the Santa Monica Evening Outlook showing event attendees examining Indian art; likely from the same article as "Exquisite Saris" which depicted a "Night in Bombay" dinner dance benefit.
"Night in Bombay" - Photograph
Photograph from the Santa Monica Evening Outlook dated August 16, 1973. The clipping shows Dr. Amarjit Marwah (leader of the Los Angeles Sikh community), Sudarshan Kumar Bhutani (India's consul-general in San Francisco), and others at a "Night in Bombay" dinner dance benefit.
Miss L.A. India 1989
Clipping from the December 1, 1989 issue of L.A. India entitled "Miss L.A. India 1989." Depicts Sonia Ahluwalia being crowned as Miss L.A. India on November 25th of that year. Photos also show Manoj Kaytee, Chandra Mundhra, and Anil Shah.
Ahluwalia Crowned Miss L.A.-India
Clipping from the December 1, 1989 issue of IndiaWest, written by Michael W. Potts and entitled "Ahluwalia Crowned Miss L.A.-India." Includes many photographs of the beauty pageant winner (Sonia Ahluwalia) and runners-up, as well as a mention of Dr. Amarjit Marwah, chairman of the Los Angeles Cultural Commission, who announced a special presentation at City Hall for the winner.
Sonia Ahluwalia Wins Glamorous "Miss L.A. INDIA" Beauty Contest
Clipping from the December 1, 1989 issue of L.A. India entitled "Sonia Ahluwalia Wins Glamorous 'Miss L.A. INDIA' Beauty Contest." Depicts Sonia Ahluwalia being crowned as Miss L.A. India on November 25th of that year. Article includes a mention of Dr. Amarjit Marwah, chairman of the Los Angeles Cultural Commission, who announced a special presentation at City Hall for the winner.