Kannagara, M. L. T., January 9, February 16, April 16, May 12, June 3, 1975
Scope and Contents
The letters from January to May are attached together, and the first letter from January is from Asoka Mendis to Sastry, where he mentions that he has taken up the matter of setting up magnetic stations in Ceylon with Kannagara and Fernando. The following is letter from Kannagara to Sastry, expressing interest in setting up magnetic laboratory in Colombo and Galle and highlighting difficulties with availability of equipment and foreign exchange. Sastry's response in April mentions the possibility of taking the proposal to ISRO. The letter in May from Kannagara expresses the bleak condition of scientific research in Sri Lanka and signals at the impossibility of proceeding with this collaboration. The final letter from Sastry acknowledges Kannagara's response.
Dates
- Creation: January 9, February 16, April 16, May 12, June 3, 1975
Creator
- From the Collection: Sastry, TSG (Thyamagondlu Shankarasastry Gopalakrishna Sastry) (Person)
Language of Materials
English, Japanese, Kannada, Tamil, French, Sinhalese.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for public access unless mentioned otherwise. People interested in accessing the collections are requested to refer to the researcher guide for requesting material: https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access
Extent
From the Collection: 9 Linear Feet (16 Hollinger-style archive-boxes, 1 oversized cabinet)
Repository Details
Part of the Archives at NCBS Repository
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