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India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project - IAM History
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| Description |
The India Association of Minnesota [IAM], formerly known as the India Club, was formed in 1973. It seeks to build a sense of community amongst those of Asian Indian origin while serving as a focal point for advancing cultural, educational, and charitable interests. Some of the subjects discussed by the interviewees include moving to Minnesota and becoming acquainted with members of the Indian community; education; marriage; finding jobs; involvement in the Festival of Nations; the role of politics; participation in the School of India for Languages and Culture [SILC]; India Day activities; involvement in the Minnesota Asian Indian Democratic Association [MAIDA] and the Asian Indian WomenÂ’s Association [AIWA]; the organizational structure of IAM, including the Trustee Advisory Committee and the Nomination Committee; the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the independence of India; current challenges faced by IAM; membership and future of the organization; second-generation Indian-Americans; identity and gender issues; service projects and fundraisers; discrimination; and future challenges for IAM.
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| Quantity |
1 project
14.25 hours sound cassette
263 pages transcript
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| Format |
Content Category: sound recordings
Content Category: text
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| Creation |
Interviewer: Sonifer, Ms. Polly
Narrator: Desai, Jagadish
Narrator: Gada, Mrs. Neena
Narrator: Franklin, Gummadi
Narrator: Gupta, Deep Shikha
Narrator: Mallick, Dilip
Narrator: Mandal, Ashoke
Narrator: Misra, Ms. Nirupama
Narrator: Mohapatra, Sarat
Narrator: Nambudiripad, Mr. Godan
Narrator: Peterson, Stefan
Narrator: Shah, Ms. Shanti
Narrator: Sukhatme, Vasant Ph.D.
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| Subjects |
Asian Indian
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| Dates |
Creation: 07/06/2003 - 06/25/2005
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| Holding Type |
Oral History - Project |
| ID Number |
OH 119 |
| Accession Number |
AV2007.24 |
| More Info |
MHS Library Catalog
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| Related Collections |
Oral History - Interview, MHS Collection, sound cassette: 'India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project - IAM History: Interview with Neena Gada'
Oral History - Interview, MHS Collection, sound cassette: 'India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project - IAM History: Interview with Deep Shikha Gupta'
Oral History - Interview, MHS Collection, sound cassette: 'India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project - IAM History: Interview with Niru Misra'
Oral History - Interview, MHS Collection, sound cassette: 'India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project - IAM History: Interview with Jagadish Desai'
Oral History - Interview, MHS Collection, sound cassette: 'India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project - IAM History: Interview with Shanti Shah'
Oral History - Interview, MHS Collection, sound cassette: 'India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project - IAM History: Interview with Gummadi J. Franklin'
Oral History - Interview, MHS Collection, sound cassette: 'India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project - IAM History: Interview with Sarat Mohapatra'
Oral History - Interview, MHS Collection, sound cassette: 'India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project - IAM History: Interview with Ashoke Mandal'
Oral History - Interview, MHS Collection, sound cassette: 'India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project - IAM History: Interview with Godan Nambudiripad'
Oral History - Interview, MHS Collection, sound cassette: 'India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project - IAM History: Interview with Dilip Mallick'
Oral History - Interview, MHS Collection, sound cassette: 'India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project - IAM History: Interview with Dr. Vasant Sukhatme'
Oral History - Interview, MHS Collection, sound cassette: 'India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project - IAM History: Interview with Stefan Peterson'
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