Daniel Ankaipagar

Content Description

The accession consists of material of Daniel Ankaipagar. He was an former mechanic employed at MPSM from 1964 to 1989. The material consists of 3 black and white photographs and his daily working diary from year 1964 to 1970.

Condition Description

The condition of the photographs is good, except some folds and tear edges. The diary is not is good condition as it put together with glue and paper tapes, discoloration, foxing and mold is observed on pages.

Accession Date

2025-06-25

Disposition

This set comprises two black-and-white photographs and documentation of a Halco-Minner bore well drilling machine, marking key moments in MPSM’s early technological journey. The second photographs capture a visit by Mahindra and other automobile company officials to witness the first successful diesel-to-petrol engine conversion by Joseph Kaufman, highlighting MPSM’s innovation. The German-imported Halco-Minner machine, trialed by Coughman, represents an early adoption of modern water infrastructure tools in the region. These items reflect MPSM’s pioneering role in engineering development and its engagement with national industry stakeholders, offering valuable insight into technological progress in rural India. These materials will be included in new MPSM Papers Collection.

Acquisition Type

Loan

Provenance

The material was originally collected and stored by Daniel Ankaipagar at his residence in Nashik. The material was then procured by Archives coordinator (Bhavana Tole).

Retention Rule

The material is in a form of loan.

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

Yes

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for access unless mentioned in specific folders of the finding aid.

Use Restrictions

Copyright may not have been assigned to Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences. Permission for reproduction or distribution must be obtained in writing from the Archives at NCBS (archives@ncbs.res.in). The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. The user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before use of material and material may only be reproduced for academic and non-commercial use.