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Sikhs of Princeton Records

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This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: University Archives. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

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Princeton University. Sikhs of Princeton.

The Sikhs of Princeton, a student organization established at Princeton University in the fall of 2009, exists to create a space on the University's campus that provides resources for Sikh students to express their faith as well as to spread awareness of Sikhism to the Princeton community. Established by Princeton undergraduate students Neha Uberoi, Princeton Class of 2012, and Kanwal Matharu, Princeton Class of 2013, the organization seeks to accomplish this mission through a number of avenues, including sewa (community service) and the celebration of Sikh holidays. In the past, Sikhs of Princeton has planned and hosted a variety of religious and cultural events highlighting Sikh traditions such as langar, seva and shabad kirtan.

The records consist of outreach materials as well as photographs and videos of events sponsored by Sikhs of Princeton. The collection also contains some records related to the student group Princeton Bhangra, which practices and performs bhangra, a South Asian folk dance.

The records retain their original order as when transferred to the University Archives. The collection contains a series for each separate donation to the University Archives. The series are listed in the order in which they were received.

The records were donated, as part of the Archiving Student Activism at Princeton (ASAP) initiative, to the University Archives in 2015 and 2016 by students and alumni affiliated with Sikhs of Princeton.

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This collection contains records created and used on computing devices. Researchers are responsible for meeting the technical requirements needed to access these materials, including any and all hardware and software.

This collection was processed by Jarrett M. Drake in 2016. Finding aid written by Jarrett M. Drake in 2016.

No materials were separated from the collection.

Publisher
University Archives
Finding Aid Date
2016
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

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Collection Inventory

Scope and Contents

This series contains photographs, presentations, videos and related records that document Sikhs of Princeton events and activities.

Arrangement

The records in this file retain their original order as when transferred to the University Archives.

Physical Description

267 digital files

Presentations, 2010-2012. 5 digital files.
Scope and Contents

This file contains Microsoft PowerPoint files used in presentations to the Princeton community that offer background on the Sikh faith and traditions. Also included is a pamphlet that lists the group's events from 2009, 2010, and 2011.

Physical Description

5 digital files

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Photographs and Videos, 2015. 262 digital files.
Scope and Contents

This file consists mainly of roughly 200 photographs and videos documenting two events hosted in the fall of 2015: Sikh Awareness Day (November 13, 2015) and a performance by the Sarangi player and vocalist Amrit Kaur Lohia (October 4, 2015).

Physical Description

262 digital files

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Scope and Contents

This series contains Sikhs of Princeton (SOP) application materials, notes from meetings, plans for specific events, and photographs. The series also contains a small number of files related to Princeton Bhangra.

Arrangement

The records in this series retain their original order as when transferred to the University Archives, with the exception that loose files were placed into the "Uncategorized SOP Documents" folder.

Physical Description

73 digital files

SOP Application, 2010 February 1. 3 digital files.
Scope and Contents

Includes the application for official recognition by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduates' Student Group Recognition Committee.

Physical Description

3 digital files

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Minutes, 2010 March 2-2013 March 18. 15 digital files.
Scope and Contents

Includes SOP meeting notes taken by the donor of these records. They are organized by the donor's class years (Frosh, Sophomore, etc.).

Physical Description

15 digital files

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Vigil, 2012 August 8. 6 digital files.
Scope and Contents

Documents related to the vigil organized by SOP following the murder of Sikhs in their local Gurdwara in 2012 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

Physical Description

6 digital files

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Sikh Awareness Day, 2011 November 4-2013 October 16. 14 digital files.
Scope and Contents

Incldues records of the first Sikh Awareness Day including the original marketing campaign featuring major figures from around campus (Peter Singer, Harvey Rosen, and Doug Davis) wearing turbans. Also includes other SOP documents from 2011-2013.

Physical Description

14 digital files

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Vaisakhi, 2010 March 3-2013 October 16. 35 digital files.
Scope and Contents

Incldues records of SOP's first major event, Vaisakhi, which is Sikhism's most important religious festival. The event took place in 2011 and the has photographs, posters, the presentation given, the budget, and plans for the event.

Physical Description

35 digital files

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Uncategorized SOP Documents, 2010 January 31-2013 December 14. 35 digital files.
Scope and Contents

Incldues a variety of records including a petition, and a range of materials dealing with outreach, event planning and governance.

Physical Description

35 digital files

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Scope and Contents

This series contains presentations, posters, photographs and applications created by the group, Sikhs of Princeton, during the years 2009 and 2012. The series also contains files related to Princeton Bhangra.

Arrangement

The records in this series retain their original order as when transferred to the University Archives.

Physical Description

166 digital files

Sikhs of Princeton and Bhangra Posters, circa 2009-2012. 11 digital files.
Physical Description

11 digital files

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Sikhs of Princeton Applications, circa 2009-2012. 5 digital files.
Scope and Contents

Includes materials related to the Sikhs of Princeton's applications for funding opportunities.

Physical Description

5 digital files

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Event Photos, circa 2009-2012. 144 digital files.
Scope and Contents

Includes photographs of Sikhs of Princeton and Princeton Bhangra events such as Langar, Bhangra parities, Lassi study break and recruiting efforts.

Physical Description

144 digital files

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T-shirt Logos, circa 2009-2012. 5 digital files.
Physical Description

5 digital files

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Princeton Bhangra, 2011 June 16-2011 August 1. 6 digital files.
Scope and Contents

Includes a poster and documents used in the planning of the group's original vardiyaan (outfits).

Physical Description

6 digital files

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Sikhs of Princeton Presentations and Pamphlets, circa 2009-2012. 6 digital files.
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6 digital files

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