Box MS-006 Box 15

This collection consists of the papers of T.S.G. Sastry, a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of space research in India. Sastry was also one of the earliest PhD students at the Physics Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad, working under Vikram Sarabhai.

This collection consists of the papers of T.S.G. Sastry, a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of space research in India. Sastry was also one of the earliest PhD students at the Physics Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad, working under Vikram Sarabhai.

This collection consists of the papers of T.S.G. Sastry, a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of space research in India. Sastry was also one of the earliest PhD students at the Physics Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad, working under Vikram Sarabhai.

Invitation for the Ceremonial Opening Meeting of the Commonwealth Consultative Space Research Committee, Colombo. In three languages, Sinhalese, Tamil and English.

Letter thanking Sastry for receiving Shah's daughter and her friend at California and for making arrangements for them.

Inquiries about Sastry's family, mentions "war scare", requests Sastry's help in selling his coin collection, asks for more details about Sastry's career, mentions visit to ATIRA, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad.

To Sastry, from Degaonkar, based at PRL. Mentions unsigned cheque sent by Sastry. Mentions that Degaonkar has received a fellowship at University of Texas, Dallas, with Dessler. Also notes that he is taking his family with him, and that PRL is "going active in space research"; mentions Bhavsar, Chitnis, Satya Prakash, Thakur, Rastogi and Pandya. Refers to his interest in rocket and balloon research and enquires about Sastry's research.

To Sastry, outlines the current state of affairs at PRL. Mentions pay scales, lack of adequate pay, increasing rent near PRL, problems with schooling children and the lack of staff and imported equipment. Includes references to sea-level experiments at Ahmedabad, balloon project at PRL and study of upper air parameters using sounding rockets.

From Morris at National Physical Laboratory, outlines lack of proper infrastructure and mismanagement at CSIR and NPL, notes his plans to build a new factory for electronic and magnetic components.

Invitation from INCOSPAR, for the dedication of the International Equatorial Rocket Launching Station by the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, at Thumba.

Invitation for cocktails at India House, 86 Thurstan Road, Colombo.

Invitation for a tea party at the Department of Botany, University of Ceylon, for scientists attending the Commonwealth Consultative Space Research Committee.

Invitation from G. Ponnamperuma, Director, Ceylon Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research for buffet lunch at Royal Colombo Golf Club.

New Years Greeting postcard.

Notes that his study in the United States is going well. Mentions Mazumdar, Tikekar and Latif. Asks Sastry to visit his home in San Francisco and that M.S. Engineers in the U.S.A is finding it difficult to find employment.

Two greeting cards from Maeda and Hirao for Christmas and New Year.

Invitation from the Director, Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) for lunch.

Greeting card of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with the wishes "Hope to see you again in Ibadan",

Invitation to the inauguration of the Space Sciences Symposium 1977 at the SSTC Auditorium, Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS). Includes a pamphlet and introduction to a Kathakali performance.

Invitation to 90th birthday celebrations of KR Ramanathan.

Invitation from PRL, for a Cup of Tea with the President of India

Christmas and New Year greeting card. Folder contains another envelope from Koh-ichiro Oyama, University of Tokyo.

Handwritten card from Blamont wishing Sastry a happy new year and wishing him luck for upcoming flights.

Four greeting cards for New Year's and Christmas.

Seasons greetings.

A certificate exempting Sastry from producing clearance certificate under Section 46A(1) of the Indian Income Tax Act. 1992 (XI of 1922).

Issued in 1961, Ministry of Health, Government of India.

Certificate issued by the Department of State International Educational Exchange Service and paperwork related to the United States Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalisation Service done for Sastry's work at University of California, Berkeley. Also in the folder in a sheet with information for exchange visitors

Current Import Passenger - Non-Tourist - Baggage (Amendment), Rules.

Compiled with information supplied from various departments at the University, 1963-64.

Postcard with acknowledgement from Passport Office, Fort, Bombay.

Form P, Approval granted for Sastry's travel on 21st April, 1970.

Chronological list of Sastry's academic and professional life. Including degrees, and work at PRL, Berkeley, UNH etc.

Identity cards from PRL and passes for Shar Centre: Sriharikota, COSPAR Conference, 1971, YMCA Bangalore and Thumba Equatorial Launching Station.

Salary certificate, Employee Provident Fund slip and payment slips.

Unfilled form. Possibly circa 1960s. Retained as it was likely obtained during one's of Sastry's travels abroad.

This collection consists of the papers of T.S.G. Sastry, a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of space research in India. Sastry was also one of the earliest PhD students at the Physics Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad, working under Vikram Sarabhai.