Futehally, Zafar (regarding the book: India Through her Birds), bulk: 9 March 1990 - 23 January 1996
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally regarding Pittie's chapter on Birds of Andhra Pradesh in the book, 'India through her Birds'. Includes discussion of scope and extent of chapter; publication history (Penguin to Ravi Dayal, formerly of Oxford University Press), and Pittie's birdlist for chapter along with biodata. Mentions other birders involved on the project such as Aamir Ali, K S Lavkumar, Rishab Naoroji, Prakash Gole, Ranjit Daniels, Asad Rahmani, S Subramanya, MK Himmatsinhji, Asha Saklani and Futehally. Includes manuscript with corrections and additions by Zafar Futehally. Also includes mention of Penguin's interest to publish the chaper; includes subsequent rejection and a letter enclosing 'reject-fee' from David Davidar of Penguin; and publication in mid-1996 of the book by Ravi Dayal.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 9 March 1990 - 23 January 1996
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for access unless mentioned in specific folders
Extent
From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (5 Hollinger style archive-boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Archives at NCBS Repository
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