INDIA ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA:

An Inventory of Its Records at the Minnesota Historical Society

Manuscripts Collection

Part or all of this collection is restricted.
For details, please see restrictions.


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Creator:India Association of Minnesota, creator.
Title:Association records.
Dates:undated and 1972-2006.
Abstract:Records of the India Association of Minnesota, which was first known as the India Club of Minnesota and was formed to support the community of Asian Indians in Minnesota and to promote the national values and culture of India.
Quantity:2.0 cubic feet (2 boxes) and 1 oversize folder.
Location:See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

Expand/CollapseHISTORICAL NOTE

The India Association of Minnesota was organized in 1973 as the India Club of Minnesota. In November 1982 the India Club was revitalized and its activities renewed, and in February 1994 the name was changed to the India Association of Minnesota.

Historical information was taken from the collection.


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Expand/CollapseSCOPE AND CONTENTS

The collection includes administrative files, project and subject files, event files, and publications. Administrative files consist of by-laws, background information on the India Association of Minnesota (and others), minutes and agenda, correspondence, financial information, membership information, and newsletters. Project and subject files include papers related to various projects and programs conducted by the India Association of Minnesota. Event files consist of materials related to various events sponsored by or attended by the India Association of Minnesota. They include Gandhi Day, the Festival of Nations, the Festival of India, the Youth Festival, and various other events. They include planning documents, flyers, background information, and correspondence.

Records primarily compiled by board members Neena Gada and Jagadish Desai include minutes of board and committee meetings, correspondence, newsletters, Festival of Nations materials, information on events and programs organized by the association, miscellaneous materials, and a copy of the Minnesota Asian Indian Community Directory (1998), produced by the association. Brief information on the India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project appears in the records (ca. 1994 and 1999).

Activities of the India Association include operating a booth at the Festival of Nations; organizing India Day picnics, and Festival of India and youth events; sponsoring Asian Indian cultural and artistic programs; working with families adopting children from India; and community outreach both within and outside the Asian Indian community. The India Association has worked with organizations such as the International Institute of Minnesota, the Indian Music Society, the Indo-American Association, the School of India for Languages and Culture, and Parents of (Asian) Indian Children (P.I.C.).


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Expand/CollapseARRANGEMENT

These documents are organized into the following sections:

Administrative Files
Project and Subject Files
Event Files
Publications


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Expand/CollapseADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Access Restrictions:

Originals are closed. Access and use requires the curator’s permission.

Some of these files are located off site in Remote Storage. Advance arrangements are required in order to view the files.

Please consult reference staff for more information.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. India Association of Minnesota Records. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession number: 15,983; 16,126; 16,335

Processing Information:

Processed by: Anne T. Levin, October 2004; Alex Kent January 2010

Legacy Amendment logo

Digitized by: Minnesota Historical Society, February 2020.

Digitization was made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans on November 4, 2008.

Catalog ID number: 990029544680104294


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

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308.F.15.1B1India Club history, 1997, 2003.
 India Club history, 1997, 2003. Digital version
Background information on Minnesota India Associations, undated.
Background information on Minnesota India Associations, undated. Digital version
Original incorporation and tax-exempt papers.
Includes by-laws.
Original incorporation and tax-exempt papers. Digital version
India Club by-laws vote, 1985.
India Club by-laws vote, 1985. Digital version
Amendments to India Club by-laws/Asian-Pacific Community Directory/Herbert Grika membership application, undated, 1987.
Amendments to India Club by-laws/Asian-Pacific Community Directory/Herbert Grika membership application, undated, 1987. Digital version
Constitution/Board of Directors: India Club, 1988.
Constitution/Board of Directors: India Club, 1988. Digital version
India Club organization, 1990.
India Club organization, 1990. Digital version
India Club finances, 1989.
India Club finances, 1989. Digital version
Communications, circa 1989-1992.
Communications, approximately  1989-1992. Digital version
Membership, 1987.
Membership, 1987. Digital version
Membership applications/surveys, 1990.
Membership applications/surveys, 1990. Digital version
Names and addresses/PO members, undated, 1989. 2 folders.
Names and addresses/PO members, undated, 1989. Folder 1
Names and addresses/PO members, undated, 1989. Folder 2
Minutes and agenda, 1982-2005. 12 folders.
Incomplete series of minutes of board and committee meetings, including some financial information. The minutes also contain historical information on the India Association and information on its activities and programs.
Minutes and agenda, 1982-1999. 1982-1999
Minutes and agenda, 1983-1984. 1983-1984
Minutes and agenda, 1983-1985. 1983-1985
Minutes and agenda, 1984. 1984
Minutes and agenda, 1985. 1985
Minutes and agenda, 1985. 1985
Minutes and agenda, 1987-1988. 1987-1988
Minutes and agenda, 1987. 1987
Minutes and agenda, 1988. 1988
Minutes and agenda, 1989. 1989
Minutes and agenda, 1990-1991. 1990-1991
Minutes and agenda, 2001-2006. 2001-2006
Correspondence, 1983-2001. 4 folders.
Correspondence, 1983-2001. 1983-2001
Correspondence, 1983-1984. 1983-1984
Correspondence, 1986. 1986
Correspondence, 1990. 1990
Clippings, circa 2003-2004.
Clippings, approximately  2003-2004. Digital version
India Club of Minnesota: Newsletters, 1984-1993. 1 folder.
Incomplete.
India Club of Minnesota: Newsletters, 1984-1993. Digital version
Community Liaison Committee, 1989-1990. 2 folders.
Community Liaison Committee, 1989-1990. Folder 1
Community Liaison Committee, 1989-1990. Folder 2
List of Minnesotans of Kerala origin and miscellaneous papers, undated.
List of Minnesotans of Kerala origin and miscellaneous papers, undated. Digital version
"To File" miscellaneous, undated, circa 1983-1984.
'To File' miscellaneous, undated, approximately  1983-1984. Digital version
Kesava Mariyal personal file.
Material on a Kesava Mariyal, including biographical information. Purpose of file unexplained.
Kesava Mariyal personal file. Digital version
Miscellaneous papers and photographs from other organizations.
Miscellaneous papers and photographs from other organizations. Digital version

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Expand/CollapsePROJECT AND SUBJECT FILES

In alphabetical order by project/event name, or subject.


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308.F.15.1B1Affiliations: AIWA (Asian Indian Women's Association), 1998.
 Affiliations: AIWA (Asian Indian Women's Association), 1998. Digital version
AIA (Association of Asian Indians in America), 1981-1982.
AIA (Association of Asian Indians in America), 1981-1982. Digital version
Asian Pacific Council, 1988.
Asian Pacific Council, 1988. Digital version
Compatible Technology.
Compatible Technology. Digital version
India Club programs, 1989.
India Club programs, 1989. Digital version
Indo-American Club, 1972-1973.
Indo-American Club, 1972-1973. Digital version
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308.F.15.2F2India Club materials, 1972-1983.
India Club materials, 1972-1983. Digital version
India Literacy Project: LAMP, 1990.
India Literacy Project: LAMP, 1990. Digital version
Shyama Project, India Club, 1988.
Shyama Project, India Club, 1988. Digital version
SILC ad development, 1991.
SILC ad development, 1991. Digital version
South Asian Studies, University of Minnesota.
South Asian Studies, University of Minnesota. Digital version
Tsunami relief and rehabilitation, 2004-2006.
Tsunami relief and rehabilitation, 2004-2006. Digital version
Twin Cities Public Television.
Twin Cities Public Television. Digital version
India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project, 2003-2006.
India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project, 2003-2006. Digital version
Miscellaneous India Association of Minnesota and India Club papers, undated, 1982-1994, 1998. 4 folders.
Miscellaneous India Association of Minnesota and India Club papers, undated, 1982-1994. 1982-1994
Miscellaneous India Association of Minnesota and India Club papers, undated, 1988. 1988
Miscellaneous India Association of Minnesota and India Club papers, undated, 1993. 1993
Miscellaneous India Association of Minnesota and India Club papers, undated, 1998. 1998

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Expand/CollapseEVENT FILES

In chronological order.


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308.F.15.2F2Festival of Nations, 1982-1996, 2002-2003. 4 folders.
The India Association of Minnesota participates annually in the Festival of Nations, which is produced by the International Institute of Minnesota and held in St. Paul. Included in these materials are the India Association's food booth/cafe guidelines, operating instructions, and financial summaries; Festival of Nations forms, rules, and instructions; and some information on related exhibits, entertainment, and products sold at the Bazaar as part of the Festival of Nations. Additional information on the Festival of Nations is included in the Minutes.
Festival of Nations, 1982-1996. 1982-1996
Festival of Nations, 1985-1987. 1985-1987
Festival of Nations, 1988. 1988
Festival of Nations, 2002-2003. 2002-2003
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+3211Resolution of the City of Minneapolis honoring Mohandas K. Mahatma Gandhi, 1983. 14 x 8 1/2 in.
Signed by Mayor Donald Fraser.
Resolution of the City of Minneapolis honoring Mohandas K. Mahatma Gandhi, 1983. Digital version
Board of Hennepin County Commissioners Citations of Honor regarding birthday of Mohandas K. Mahatma Gandhi, 1983. 2 items ; 11 x 11 in.
Board of Hennepin County Commissioners Citations of Honor regarding birthday of Mohandas K. Mahatma Gandhi, 1983. Digital version
Gandhi Day proclamations, 1983. 3 items.
Two proclamations, one signed by Donald Fraser and George Latimer (13 in. x 9 3/4 in.), and one signed by Governor Rudy Peprich (17 in. x 11 in.). A color photocopy of the proclamation signed by Fraser and Latimer is included.
Gandhi Day proclamations, 1983. Digital version
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308.F.15.2F2Miscellaneous events, 1983-1998. 3 folders.
Includes information on the annual India Day and Festival of India events sponsored by the India Club of Minnesota. Includes planning information, programs, and summaries of events. Also includes a program and flyer for Youth Festivals (1987 and 1992).
Miscellaneous events, 1983. 1983
Miscellaneous events, 1993. 1993
Miscellaneous events, 1998. 1998
Gandhi memorial service, 1984.
Gandhi memorial service, 1984. Digital version
Handel Manuel piano recital, 1984.
Handel Manuel piano recital, 1984. Digital version
Kuchipudi dance, 1984.
Kuchipudi dance, 1984. Digital version
Landmark Center event file, 1985.
Landmark Center event file, 1985. Digital version
Festival of India, 1985, 1988, circa 2002-2005. 4 folders.
Festival of India, 1985. 1985
Festival of India, 1988. 1988
Festival of India, August 15-18. August 15-18
Festival of India, 2002-2005. 2005-2005
India Association of Minnesota Fundraiser for Relief Fund, undated, 1986, 2001.
India Association of Minnesota Fundraiser for Relief Fund, undated, 1986, 2001. Digital version
Tagore Day, 1987.
Tagore Day, 1987. Digital version
Youth Festival, 1987, 1989. 2 folders.
Youth Festival, 1987. 1987
Youth Festival, 1989. 1989
Tasher Dish Musical Play, 1990.
Tasher Dish Musical Play, 1990. Digital version
Calender of events, 1990.
Calender of events, 1990. Digital version
Indian delegation attending Plenipotentiary Conference, 1998.
Indian delegation attending Plenipotentiary Conference, 1998. Digital version
Annual dinner, 2001-2002.
Annual dinner, 2001-2002. Digital version
Dragon Festival, 2003.
Dragon Festival, 2003. Digital version
Inter-Faith Prayer Service, 2001-2002.
Inter-Faith Prayer Service, 2001-2002. Digital version
Picnic, 2002-2003.
Picnic, 2002-2003. Digital version
Asian Pacific Leadership Award, 2006.
Asian Pacific Leadership Award, 2006. Digital version

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308.F.15.2F2India Association of Minnesota publications, undated, 1984-1985, 1998.
India Association of Minnesota publications, undated, 1984-1985, 1997. Digital version
Minnesota Asian Indian Community Directory, October 1998.
The directory is organized into a community resources directory, a white pages section that lists individuals, and a section of business and professional listings.
Minnesota Asian Indian Community Directory, October 1998. Digital version
State of Minnesota Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans: Eight Year Performance Report 1985-1992, 1993.
State of Minnesota Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans: Eight Year Performance Report 1985-1992, 1993. Digital version
Publications from other organizations circa 1985-1988.
Includes newsletters and miscellany from other organizations, particularly the Hindu Socuiety of Minnesota.
Publications from other organizations approximately 1985-1987. Digital version

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Expand/CollapseRELATED MATERIALS

A series of oral history interviews with members of the association and their children are in the Minnesota Historical Society sound and visual collection as the: India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project. India Club and India Association newsletters and printed materials are in the Minnesota Historical Society book collection.

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Expand/CollapseCATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:
East Indian Americans -- Minnesota.
Independence Day (India).
Organizations:
India Club of Minnesota.
India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project.
Meetings:
Festival of Nations (Saint Paul, Minn.).
Titles:
Minnesota Asian Indian Community Directory.

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