Letter from R.J. Thomas to Senator Richard B. Russell
Letter dated May 27, 1944 from R.J. Russell, International President of the United Automobile, Aircraft, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Union, to Senator Richard B. Russell, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Immigration. Thomas urged Russell to support Bills H.R. 4415, H.R. 4479, and S.
Invitation to KCA X'Mas Celebration
An invitation letter from the Secretary of the Kerala Catholic Association to members inviting attendance at the X'Mas party.
Interview with Boisali Biswas
Interview with fiber artist Boisali Biswas by Indrani Saha, conducted on October 23, 2012.
Interview with K.V. Rathnam
Interview with fiber artist K.V. Rathnam by Indrani Saha, conducted on December 1, 2012.
Interview with Adil Akhtar
Interview of artist Adil Akhtar by Indrani Saha, conducted September 27, 2012.
Oral History Interview with Samia Rahman
Samia Rahman co founded the business Pantried, an online platform to shop from local businesses in metro Detroit in 2017 with a group of friends. The business features many immigrant owned mom-and-pop shops, creating equitable access to shopping local. Samia says many local businesses cater to specific items and foods which are inaccessible, or more readily available in stores.
Oral History Interview with Fariha Ahmed
Fariha Ahmed began experimenting with henna since middle school. Over the years she felt drawn to creating. During high school she began pursuing her hobby as a professional henna service. She launched her business Farihennart in 2016 via Instagram. Fariha is one of metro Detroit’s Bangladeshi Women Entrepreneurs.
Oral History Interview with Humayra Bobby, Jahura Hobby, Tahura Holly, and Shakira Khanam
Humayra Bobby, Jahura Hobby, Tahura Holly, are sisters who created their own businesses: skincare, professional makeup services and jewelry to provide community based needs. Their sister Shakira Khanam helps all the businesses. Their father Rezaul Karim is an entrepreneur who opened his own stores in the early 2000s.
Oral History Interview with Mafruza Begum
Mafruza Begum is the owner of Mersiha Homecare Services LLC in Hamtramck, Michigan. She opened the business in 2014. She was inspired to open a homecare service after her father suffered from a stroke and was unable to find culturally sensitive and Bangla language homecare services for her father. She is one of metro Detroit's Bangladeshi Women Entrepreneurs.