India League of America Collected Records
Abstract
Collection consists of printed materials: reports, memoranda, news clippings.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1937-1948
Language of Material
Materials are in English.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research without restrictions.
Biographical / Historical
India League of America; ILA; formed in 1938; a prominent and active member was Jagjit (J.J.) Singh; Pearl S. Buck was the honorary chairperson from the mid-1940s; membership consisted of Americans and citizens of India living in the U.S.; the ILA was devoted to the cause of Indian independence; sought to influence American policies toward India; worked for pan-Asian solidarity; attempted a nuanced anti-Communist policy, independent of American influence; Indian leaders were at times concerned about the ILA's extra-governmental activities; the ILA ceased to exist in 1959.
Extent
0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear inches.)
Subject
- India League of America (Organization)
- India League of America (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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