MS Swaminathan Papers - Accession V

Content Description

Part 1: Material from MS Swaminathan Research Foundation: Physical archival material from the life and work of MS Swaminathan. Includes paper-based material, mostly loose sheets or files containing handwritten and printed correspondence, reports, draft writings, research notes, drawing on work at various institutions including IARI, IUCN, IRRI, ICAR, IAEA, and others. Material ranges from circa 1960s to 2010s. Volume of paper-based material is approximately 9 x 13 x 112 inches (based on file thickness), packed in shipping boxes. Also includes slides (field research data, personnel); volume of individual slides approximately ~400, along with two slide carousel holders. Part 2: Material from the residence of MS Swaminathan Physical archival material from the life and work of MS Swaminathan. Includes travel diaries, drawing on information gleaned from meetings with various collaborators and dignitaries. Also includes correspondence, and personal material (passport documents that capture travel history of archival value); ephemera from travel trips as part of personal and professional responsibilities. From circa 1980 to 2010s. Volume approximately 9 x 13 x 6 inches. This accession also includes two folders left behind from a previous accession, which came from the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation as part of Accession III. These folders are housed in the Archives at NCBS quarantine section. Last updated: Sep 8, 2026.

Condition Description

The accession is in good condition, with the exception of some documents which are highly brittle/acidic. To be reviewed in detail. Work in progress.

Accession Date

2026-09-04

Disposition

This is the fifth accession for the MS Swaminathan collection. It will be added to the existing MS Swaminathan Papers (MS-007).

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Archival material is sourced from the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and the residence of MS Swaminathan in Chennai. Part 1 (from MSSRF, volume approx 9 x 13 x 112 inches, based on file thickness), was in an almirah in the custody of Dr S Parasuraman at MSSRF. He and the library team, along with Venkat Srinivasan, packed the material at MSSRF on Aug 28, 2026, and sent it to the Archives at NCBS on Aug 31, 2026. Part 2 (from MS Swaminathan's residence in Chennai) was brought by Madhura Swaminathan, and packed and sent to the Archives at NCBS. The material is kept separate. It arrived at the Archives at NCBS on Sep 4, 2026.

Retention Rule

Permanent retention. These are additions to the existing MS Swaminathan Papers, which is housed at the Archives at NCBS, as part of the history of agriculture in contemporary India. Conditions governing use, access are outlined in the Deed of Gift (except for third-party copyright).

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

No

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 at NCBS. 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. Access and use guidelines for the Archives at NCBS can be viewed at https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access. For queries, contact archives@ncbs.res.in.