Letter to Godha Ram Channon
Letter to Godha Ram Channon from J.N. Sharma, stating that he disagrees with Channon’s suggestion of “asking each organization to send a delegation and introduce themselves as such,” instead suggesting that the organizations unite as one to honor their leader (likely Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
Letter to Godha Ram Channon
Letter to Godha Ram Channon from unknown sender, expressing approval of a speech and noting that the author has included edits and suggestions. The author also states they recently saw Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on a newsreel and were thrilled to see the “prestige he commands now.” The letter appears to be incomplete.
List of Names and Addresses
A list of 27 names and addresses found in the papers of Godha Ram Channon. The list includes frequent correspondents, friends, and notable figures, including Karam Chand, Dalip Singh Saund, and Bhagat Singh Thind.
List of Names
A list of 28 names, sorted into “left” and “right” columns (likely seating for an event of some kind), found in the papers of Godha Ram Channon. The names include Karam Chand, Godha Ram Channon himself, and “Mrs. Pandit” (possibly Indian diplomat Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit).
Government Railways Complimentary Pass
A complimentary railway pass issued to Godha Ram Channon by the Indian government, entitling him to a trip with “3 maunds luggage” (about 250 pounds’ worth) and “one servant in class three.”
"U.S. Vet, a Kashmir General, Fears War in India"
Article from an unknown newspaper entitled "U.S. Vet, a Kashmir General, Fears War in India." The article refers to Russell K. Haight, a former American G.I. who commanded troops as a mercenary on behalf of Pakistan during the first Kashmir War.
"Moslems Accept the British Plan, but Say Pakistan Still Goal"
Associated Press article entitled “Moslems Accept the British Plan, but Say Pakistan Still Goal.” The article reports that the Muslim League’s Council in New Delhi led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah accepted the British plan for an independent India, but would not back down on the establishment of an independent Pakistan as well.
"Nehru in America"
Article from the American Weekly by its science editor, Gobind Behari Lal, entitled “Nehru in America.” The editorial emphasizes the importance of Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s visit to the United States and praises his “scientific, historical, and humanitarian passions” and takes note of meetings between the top scientists of India and the United States.
Gurmukhi Text
Text written in Gurmukhi script. This item is associated with the collections of Godha Ram Channon, an Indian independence activist who spent many years exiled in the United States.
"Ripley's Believe It or Not"
Newspaper clipping of an ad for "Ripley's Believe It or Not,” purporting to show the “mathematics of war” with a timeline showing the lengths of various wars. These include World War I, the First and Second Boer Wars, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the Spanish Civil War, and the “next war” beginning in 1939.