The 1947 Partition Archive

06/07/2026

Seven years ago this week, our team joined Partition witnesses at a pre-screening of Bharat, the film. Salman Khan posted photos of the event a couple days later. Have you seen the film?

Thank you The 1947 Partition Archive for getting us to meet so many families who shared their experiences and memories. Bharat Katrina Kaif

05/24/2026

MAY 24 - Today is the final day of our exhibit, “10,000 Memories,” displayed at the Los Altos History Museum in Los Altos, California. The exhibit charts the global story of European colonialism via the various East India Companies, honing in on the British East India Company and its annexation of South Asian kingdoms and empires over two centuries to create British India. The exhibit tells the story of British Raj in South Asia, the various freedom struggles, including the World War I era Gadhar Movement which was headquartered in San Francisco, and the various freedom struggles, many lesser known, during World War II. The exhibit then goes on to highlight the 1947 Partition experience, especially of local Los Altos residents.

We’re grateful to our local supporters in 2025 for contributing to making our work in general possible and specifically this exhibit. Thank you:

Vincent Cordova
Cordova Courier
Lata Krishnan & Ajay Shah
Amer Haider
Gautam Godhwani
Ashok Vaish & Gita Vaish
Raashina Humayun
Fleishhacker Foundation
Dilmohan S. Chadha
Raj-Ann Gill
Vijay Advani

05/22/2026

May 30, Berkeley - Join us for a sublime afternoon as we reflect on inherited legacies of the 1947 Partition through poetry readings by award winning authors. Books will be available for purchase and all authors will be available for signings. 🌸

Readings by , , and Harleen Serai.

The event will be held at our Berkeley headquarters and is free to attend.

LINK IN BIO to attend

02/27/2026

APPLY NOW! Summer and Fall Internship and apprenticeship applications are open at The 1947 Partition Archive. Students looking to gain career skills, professionals looking to re-skill, and retirees looking to volunteer for a time-critical cause are all welcome to apply!

Internships are designed for individuals of all backgrounds to gain field experience working directly with a staff mentor, while apprenticeships provide sufficient experience for job readiness. Students may also be eligible to receive credit from their college/university for the duration of the internship or apprenticeship program. A certificate of completion is granted to all interns and apprentices upon successful graduation from the program. Most internships are available remotely. All Internships and Apprenticeships are unpaid.

The Summer Cycle begins on JUNE 1, 2026, and the Fall Cycle begins on SEPTEMBER 1, 2026.

Some available positions include:

- Citizen Historian
- GIS Tag Verifier
- Grants Researcher
- Online Librarian

Click the link to apply: https://www.1947partitionarchive.org/internships/

02/12/2026

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APPLY NOW! Summer and Fall Internship and apprenticeship applications are open at The 1947 Partition Archive. Students looking to gain career skills, professionals looking to re-skill, and retirees looking to volunteer for a time-critical cause are all welcome to apply!

Internships are designed for individuals of all backgrounds to gain field experience working directly with a staff mentor, while apprenticeships provide sufficient experience for job readiness. Students may also be eligible to receive credit from their college/university for the duration of the internship or apprenticeship program. A certificate of completion is granted to all interns and apprentices upon successful graduation from the program. Most internships are available remotely. All Internships and Apprenticeships are unpaid.

The Summer Cycle begins on JUNE 1, 2026, and the Fall Cycle begins on SEPTEMBER 1, 2026.

Some available positions include:

- Citizen Historian
- GIS Tag Verifier
- Grants Researcher
- Online Librarian

Link in description.

02/11/2026

Learn to Document Your Family's Stories Online for Free! 🗂️

The Archive's next oral history workshop on February 14, 2026, is an opportunity to acquire the essential skills needed to preserve the oral stories of the within your community. As Citizen Historians, you'll receive a certificate of completion upon documenting and submitting your first oral history interview.

📜 Skills for Life 📜
The formal oral history fieldwork skills you gain during this workshop will be transferable to any oral history project. Plus, a portion of the submitted interviews to The 1947 Partition Archive will be hosted in the esteemed Stanford University Libraries.

🕗 Workshop Time: Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 8 AM IST, 7:30 AM PKT, 8:30 AM Dhaka Time, 3:30 AM BST, and on February 13 at 10:30 PM EST, and 7:30 PM PST. 🕗
Join us as we embark on this journey of storytelling, creating a lasting legacy for future generations. 📅

🔒 Lock in Your Spot! 🔒
Ready to be part of this meaningful journey? Simply tap the link in our bio to reserve your spot. Let's make history together!"