| Description | This file comprises of a variety of flyers and information leaflets issued by the Birmingham branch to promote campaigning and social events that the group organised. These papers consist of:
/1 undated flyer explaining why the Indian Workers Association supports May Day celebrations and expressing solidarity with the international working class. This flyer probably dates from the early 1960s
/2-/3 election leaflets printed in Punjabi and Urdu and signed by Avtar Jouhl urging Indian Workers Association members in Small Heath to vote for the Labour Party candidate Denis Howell in the by-election of 1961 because the Indian Workers Association believed that the Labour Party opposed the Conservative government's proposals for immigration control
/4 flyer giving details about a public meeting to be addressed by M. C. Chagla, High Commissioner for India, at the Midland Institute, Paradise Street, Birmingham, 27 February 1963
/5 illustrated flyer giving details about a cultural performance of bhangra, songs and dances by various performers from India. The flyer includes a photograph of some of the performers. The event was organised by the Birmingham branch of the Indian Workers Association and was held at the Midland Institute in Birmingham. The flyer is undated, but the event is likely to have taken place during the 1960s.
/6 flyer in Punjabi giving information about Republic Day of India celebrations at West Bromwich Town Hall, 27 January 1968
/7 first issue of a monthly newsletter published in Punjabi by the Birmingham branch, 15 April 1969. The newsletter contains a detailed report of the Annual General Meeting of the branch on 13 April 1969 and sets out the resolutions passed at this meeting
/8 second issue of a monthly newsletter published in Punjabi by the Birmingham branch, 1 May 1969, containing details of local branch activities and May Day celebrations
/9 flyer in Punjabi giving details about events to commemorate the anniversary of the 1919 massacre at Jallainwala Bagh in Amritsar, including a cultural programme. The Annual General Meeting of the branch was to be held on the same day
/10 flyer in Punjabi giving details about a Martyrs Day celebration held at Digbeth Civic Hall 19 August 1972, featuring a programme of speeches, songs, poems and Bhangra. The flyer is illustrated with photographs of Udham Singh and of some of the performers at the event
/11 flyer in Punjabi and English giving details about a Martyrs Day celebration held at Birmingham Town Hall, 9 April 1977, featuring a programme of political speeches and 'patriotic and revolutionary songs, poems and music'. The flyer is illustrated with a photograph of Udham Singh, and another photograph of some of the performers at the event
/12 leaflet in Punjabi giving information about a demonstration in Handsworth against the activities of the National Front there 15 May. The leaflet is not dated, but the demonstration is likely to have taken place during the 1970s.
/13 flyer giving details about a Shaheed Udham Singh Day Conference held at Digbeth Civic Hall in Birmingham, 19 August 1978, including a programme for the day giving information about the political speakers attending the conference and the performers of drama, song and music at the event. The flyer also states that the Birmingham branch report will be submitted and branch committee elections will be held at the conference.
/14 flyer in English and Punjabi issued by the Indian Workers Association Birmingham branch and the Indian Youth League, Birmingham branch encouraging people to join the Indian Workers Association to work against racist immigration legislation and to unite against racist attacks on migrants by fascist groups. The flyer also mentions the welfare services provided by the Shaheed Udham Singh Welfare Centre. The flyer is undated, but must have been issued after the opening of the Shaheed Udham Singh Welfare Centre in 1978
/15 flyer in English and Punjabi giving details about a Martyrs Day and Rally held at West Bromwich town Hall 11 September 1982, featuring a programme of political speeches and entertainment. The flyer includes the names of speakers and performers.
/16 leaflet in Punjabi giving information about a demonstration against racist laws, held in London 27 March 1983
/17 poster in Punjabi and English giving details about events organised by the Birmingham branch to commemorate Jalianwala Bagh Day at Summerfield Community Centre, 13 April 1986
/18 flyer giving details about a national demonstration called by the Black Action Community Group, based in Wolverhampton, to protest against the death of an African Caribbean man, Clinton McCurbin, in police custody in Wolverhampton in February 1987, and the deaths of other black and Asian people in similar circumstances
/19 flyer in English and Punjabi giving details about a memorial rally to commemorate Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Raj Guru and Sukh Dev, 'communist martyrs murdered by Khalistanis' held at Summerfield Community Centre, Dudley Road, Birmingham, 5 April 1987, featuring a programme of political speeches and poetry and drama. The flyer includes the names of speakers and performers, and a statement by the Indian Workers Association on violence in Punjab.
/20 flyer in Punjabi issued by the Indian Workers Association, Pash Memorial International Trust and Lok Sath Britain, giving information about a poetry day in memory of the Punjabi revolutionary poet Pash, at Summerfield Community Centre, 9 October 1989
/21 flyer in English and Punjabi giving details about a historic, political and cultural programme to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the death of Udham Singh, held at West Bromwich Town Hall, 2 September 1990. The flyer includes the names of speakers and performers
/22 flyer in Punjabi and English giving details about a Martyrs Day celebration held at Handsworth Leisure centre, Holly Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, 22 March 1992 featuring political speeches and poetry performances. The flyer includes the names of speakers and performers, and a statement by the Birmingham and Sandwell branch about the importance of supporting the event and opposing the immigration legislation and council tax imposed by the Conservative government.
/23 flyer in English and Punjabi giving details about a public meeting to honour Bhupinder Singh Saroa who died 21 November 1992. The meeting was to be held at the Sparkhill Centre, Stratford Road, Birmingham, 31 January 1993, and featured political speeches and poetry performances. The flyer includes the names of speakers and performers.
/24 flyer in English and Punjabi giving details about a public meeting to honour the 'martyrs of independence and unity and integrity of India' held at Sandwell College, Crocketts Lane, Smethwick, 23 March 1997, featuring political speeches and a cultural programme consisting of poetry performances. The flyer includes the names of speakers and performers.
/25 undated leaflet in Punjabi giving information about a cultural programme organised by the Birmingham branch at Birmingham Town Hall. The leaflet also sets out the recent activities of Narinder Dosanjh and Sarwan Singh Sahota
/26 undated leaflet in Punjabi issued by the Birmingham branch and the Indian Youth League celebrating the victory of workers in joining trade unions |