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Box MS-012 Box 1

 Container

Contains 69 Results:

Series 1: Correspondence

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-012-1
Content Description From the Collection: This collection consists of the papers of Leslie Coleman, an entomologist, plant pathologist and virologist. He was the first Director of Agriculture in Mysore State. Coleman was instrumental in setting up agricultural research and agricultural education institutions in the state.The Coleman papers are arranged into the following series:Series 1: CorrespondenceSeries 2: WritingsSeries 3: Media coverageSeries 4: Research reprints...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1913 - 2014

Sub-Series 1: Letters to Leslie Coleman

 Sub-Series — Box: MS-012 Box 1
Identifier: MS-012-1-1
Content Description From the Collection: This collection consists of the papers of Leslie Coleman, an entomologist, plant pathologist and virologist. He was the first Director of Agriculture in Mysore State. Coleman was instrumental in setting up agricultural research and agricultural education institutions in the state.The Coleman papers are arranged into the following series:Series 1: CorrespondenceSeries 2: WritingsSeries 3: Media coverageSeries 4: Research reprints...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1913 - 2014

Students of agriculture, Mysore Director of Agriculture, 17 April 1915

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-1
Scope and Contents

From Students of Agriculture to Leslie Coleman, Director of Agriculture in Mysore, dated 17th April, 1915. The letter is printed on a silk cloth. Students express their gratitude to Coleman for his guidance.

Dates: 17 April 1915

Rau, K.Venkatagiri, 10 December 1951

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-3
Scope and Contents

From K. Venkatagiri Rau to Leslie Coleman, dated 10th December, 1951. Rau reports on his duties as an Agricultural Inspector at Tiptur.

Dates: 10 December 1951

Srinivasan, K H, 25 February 1952

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-4
Scope and Contents

Copy of a letter from K. H. Srinivasan to Leslie Coleman, dated 25th February, 1952. Discussing whereabouts of mutual acquaintances from Mysore Agricultural Department.

Dates: 25 February 1952

Krishnayya, H V, 3 March 1952

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-5
Scope and Contents

From H. V. Krishnayya to Leslie Coleman, dated 3rd March, 1952. Pleasantries and reminiscences of time spent together in India.

Dates: 3 March 1952

Bennur, S H, 18 March 1952

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-6
Scope and Contents

Letter from S H Bennur to Leslie Coleman, dated 18th March, 1952. Pleasantries and update on the status of Mysore sugar company at Mandya, Mysore.

Dates: 18 March 1952

Krishna Rao, M.B., 4 April 1952

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-7
Scope and Contents

From M. B. Krishna Rao to Leslie Coleman, dated 4th April, 1952. Pleasantries and reminiscences about the time spent together in India.

Dates: 4 April 1952

Krishnayya, H V, 7 April 1952

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-8
Scope and Contents

Letter from H. V. Krishnayya to Leslie Coleman, dated 7th April, 1952. Pleasantries and reports on whereabouts of mutual acquaintances like M Visvesvaraya and Sakamma.

Dates: 7 April 1952

Bennur, S H, 25 April 1952

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-9
Scope and Contents

From S H Bennur to Leslie Coleman, dated 25th April, 1952. Pleasantries and references to Mysore Sugar Factory.

Dates: 25 April 1952

Krishnayya, H V, 20 May 1952

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-10
Scope and Contents

From H. V. Krishnayya to Leslie Coleman, dated 20th May, 1952. Pleasantries and reports on the whereabouts of mutual acquaintances including P. M. N. Naidu.

Dates: 20 May 1952

Krishnayya, H V, 8 October 1952

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-11
Scope and Contents

From H. V. Krishnayya to Leslie Coleman, dated 8th October, 1952. Pleasantries and discussion on P. M. N. Naidu's research into cattle and poultry.

Dates: 8 October 1952

Krishnayya, H V, 10 November 1952

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 12
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-12
Scope and Contents

From H. V. Krishnayya to Leslie Coleman, dated 10th November, 1952. Pleasantries plus a reference to Coleman's articles about Indian agriculture on 'Canadian Forum'.

Dates: 10 November 1952

Penning, C J H, 3 January 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-13
Scope and Contents

From C. J. H. Penning, Ex General Manager of Mysore Sugar Company to Leslie Coleman, dated 3rd January, 1953. Refers to his travels to several sugar plantations across the colonies. Also includes references to Col W. L.Crawford, V. P. Madhav Rao and Arcot Ramaswamy Mudaliar.

Dates: 3 January 1953

Krishnayya, H V, 29 January 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-14
Scope and Contents

From H. V. Krishnayya to Leslie Coleman, dated 29th January, 1953. Discusses Coleman's articles about Indian agriculture on 'Canadian Forum'.

Dates: 29 January 1953

Bonarjee, D I, 10 February 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-15
Scope and Contents

From D. I. Bonarjee to Leslie Coleman, dated 10th February, 1953. Concerning Payment Forms.

Dates: 10 February 1953

Untitled, 15 February 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-16
Scope and Contents

To Leslie Coleman, dated 15th February, 1953. From a practising doctor who was the Director of Public Health in Mandya. Including references to an anti-malaria programme that is being carried out in Mysore state.

Dates: 15 February 1953

Morris, Ralph, 29 April 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-17
Scope and Contents

Pleasantries and whereabouts of mutual acquaintances. Includes a reference to coffee berry borer treatment with 'agrocide'.

Dates: 29 April 1953

Krishnayya, H V, 31 May 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-18
Scope and Contents

Discusses Coleman's article on village life in India. Includes references to issues such as temple-entry, conversion and mistreatment of lower caste groups.

Dates: 31 May 1953

Srinivasan, K H, 2 July 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 19
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-19
Scope and Contents

Concerning Coleman's planned visit to India to advise on 'Coffee matters'.

Dates: 2 July 1953

Hanumanthaiya, K, 9 July 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-20
Scope and Contents

From K Hanumanthaiya, Chief Minister, Mysore state, to Leslie Coleman dated 9th July, 1954. Concerning Coleman's visit to the state and his recommendations regarding the Agricultural Department in Mysore State.

Dates: 9 July 1954

Rao, B.Ganapath, 18 August 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-21
Scope and Contents

Pleasantries and reports on the whereabouts of B Ganapath Rao's family.

Dates: 18 August 1954

Rau, M.N.Krishna, 27 August 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 22
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-22
Scope and Contents

Pleasantries and reports on events in Mysore state.

Dates: 27 August 1954

Srinivasan, K H, 27 August 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 23
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-23
Scope and Contents

Discusses Coleman's visit to Mysore State. Includes Coleman's recommendations regarding the Agricultural Department in Mysore State.

Dates: 27 August 1954

Dr. h c .W Ruhland, 3 July 1951

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MS-012-1-1-1-2
Scope and Contents

From Wilhelm Ruhland, Botanist, to Leslie Coleman, dated 3rd July, 1951. Concerning shipment of fava beans that Coleman had requested.

Dates: 3 July 1951

Sub-Series 2: Letters from Leslie Coleman - Visit to India, 1953-1954

 Sub-Series — Box: MS-012 Box 1
Identifier: MS-012-1-2
Content Description From the Collection: This collection consists of the papers of Leslie Coleman, an entomologist, plant pathologist and virologist. He was the first Director of Agriculture in Mysore State. Coleman was instrumental in setting up agricultural research and agricultural education institutions in the state.The Coleman papers are arranged into the following series:Series 1: CorrespondenceSeries 2: WritingsSeries 3: Media coverageSeries 4: Research reprints...
Dates: 1953-1954

Coleman Family, 16 November 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 24
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-24
Scope and Contents

Discusses his journey from Gander to London.

Dates: 16 November 1953

Coleman Family, 18 November 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 25
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-25
Scope and Contents

Discusses his journey to Karachi.

Dates: 18 November 1953

Coleman Family, 18 November 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 26
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-26
Scope and Contents

Discusses his journey to Bombay.

Dates: 18 November 1953

Coleman Family, 19 November 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 27
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-27
Scope and Contents

Discusses his welcome and stay at Bangalore.

Dates: 19 November 1953

Coleman Family, 20 November 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 28
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-28
Scope and Contents

Concerning his stay in Mysore State.

Dates: 20 November 1953

Coleman, Louisa, 23 November 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-29
Scope and Contents

Detailing events and anecdotes about his stay in Mysore state.

Dates: 23 November 1953

Coleman Family, 24 November 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 30
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-30
Scope and Contents

Anecdotes about his stay as 'State Guest'. Mentions meeting with the Chief Minister and Robert Lake, Chairman of the Mysore Planters Association.

Dates: 24 November 1953

Coleman, Louisa, 26 November 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 31
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-31
Scope and Contents

Detailing events and anecdotes about his stay in Mysore state. Mentions Vice President Nixon's visit to India.

Dates: 26 November 1953

Coleman Family, 26 November 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 32
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-32
Scope and Contents

Anecdotes about his stay in Mysore state.

Dates: 26 November 1953

Coleman Family, 30 November 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 33
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-33
Scope and Contents

Detailing events and anecdotes about his stay in Mysore state. Mentions a meeting with Chairman of Mysore Sugar Company and the Bangalore Literary Union.

Dates: 30 November 1953

Coleman Family, 2 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 34
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-34
Scope and Contents

Detailing events and anecdotes about his stay in Mysore state. Mentions a meeting with Ralph Morris.

Dates: 2 December 1953

Coleman Family, 3 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 35
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-35
Scope and Contents

Detailing events and anecdotes about his stay in Bangalore, including a shopping trip to Commercial Street in Bangalore.

Dates: 3 December 1953

Coleman Family, 5 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 36
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-36
Scope and Contents

Detailing events and anecdotes about his stay in Mysore state. Mentions inauguration of a new glass house at Lal Bagh in Bangalore.

Dates: 5 December 1953

Coleman Family, 10 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 37
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-37
Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his tour of villages in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices and departments.

Dates: 10 December 1953

Coleman, Louisa, 11 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 38
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-38
Scope and Contents

Detailing sights and events during his tour of villages in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices and departments.

Dates: 11 December 1953

Coleman Family, 14 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 39
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-39
Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his tour of Marathahalli in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices and departments. Refers to an anti-malaria drive in Mysore state.

Dates: 14 December 1953

Coleman Family, 17 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 40
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-40
Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay at Coffee Research Station, Balehonnur in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices.

Dates: 17 December 1953

Coleman, Ann, 18 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 41
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-41
Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay at Coffee Research Station, Balehonnur in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices.

Dates: 18 December 1953

Coleman, Louisa, 18 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 42
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-42
Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay at Coffee Research Station, Balehonnur in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices.

Dates: 18 December 1953

Coleman, Louisa, 25 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 43
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-43
Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay at Honnametti with the Morris' in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices.

Dates: 25 December 1953

Coleman Family, 29 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 44
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-44
Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay at Mysore. Includes references to Mrs Irvine and Mrs McGann, attached as companions to Dowager Maharani of Mysore.

Dates: 29 December 1953

Coleman Family, 31 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 45
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-45
Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay at Mandya. Mentions a commemoration ceremony for Coleman held at Mysore Sugar Company, also refers to the Krishnarajasagara dam.

Dates: 31 December 1953

Coleman Family, 6 January 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 46
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-46
Scope and Contents

A summary of events during his stay in Mysore state. Attached is a typewritten copy of the letter.

Dates: 6 January 1954

Coleman, Louisa, 8 January 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 47
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-47
Scope and Contents

Mentions W W Mayne, former coffee scientific officer at United Planters Association of South India.

Dates: 8 January 1954

Coleman Family, 10 January 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 48
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-48
Scope and Contents

Mentions W W Mayne, Hebbal farm and Agricultural College. Attached is a typewritten version of the letter.

Dates: 10 January 1954

Coleman, Ann, 12 January 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 49
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-49
Scope and Contents

From Leslie Coleman to Ann Coleman, dated 12th January, 1954. Detailing events during his stay in the Mysore state in India. Mentions Robert J. Flaherty, Van Ingen taxidermists.

Dates: 12 January 1954

Coleman, Louisa, 13 January 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 50
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-50
Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay in Mysore state. Mentions the Srinivasans.

Dates: 13 January 1954

Coleman Family, 14 January 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 51
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-51
Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay in Mysore state. Mentions the M N Krishna Rao, Botanical Society of Central College.

Dates: 14 January 1954

Coleman Family, 25 January 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 52
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-52
Scope and Contents

Detailing visit to Bellary during his tour of the Mysore state

Dates: 25 January 1954

Coleman Family, 31 January 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 53
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-53
Scope and Contents

Mentions Coffee Research Station, Balehonnur. Details the itinerary of the rest of Coleman's stay in Mysore state.

Dates: 31 January 1954

Coleman Family, 3 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 54
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-54
Scope and Contents

Includes itinerary for the last half of Coleman's stay in Mysore state. Mentions difficulties of getting any business done in India.

Dates: 3 February 1954

Coleman Family, 9 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 55
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-55
Scope and Contents

Mentions coffee planters of Coorg and Canadian Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent.

Dates: 9 February 1954

Coleman Family, 12 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 56
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-56
Scope and Contents

Detailing his visit to Spun Silk Mills at Channapatna. Mentions the Maharaja of Mysore state.

Dates: 12 February 1954

Coleman Family, 13 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 57
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-57
Scope and Contents

Mentions last leg of Coleman's tour in Bangalore.

Dates: 13 February 1954

Coleman, Ann, 14 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 58
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-58
Scope and Contents

Observations about villages that Coleman had visited during his tour of Mysore state.

Dates: 14 February 1954

Coleman, Louisa, 14 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 59
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-59
Scope and Contents

Mentions Principal of Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and Rama Reddy, a friend of Coleman's.

Dates: 14 February 1954

Palmer, Luella C, 17 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 60
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-60
Scope and Contents

Mentions a report on agricultural practices that Coleman was commissioned to write by the government.

Dates: 17 February 1954

Coleman Family, 19 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 61
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-61
Scope and Contents

Details his tour of Hoskote and Kolar.

Dates: 19 February 1954

Coleman Family, 3 March 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 62
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-62
Scope and Contents

Mentions a report on agricultural practices that Coleman was writing for the government. Also includes mention of 17 framed addresses given to Coleman in India.

Dates: 3 March 1954

Coleman, Louisa, 6 March 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 63
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-63
Scope and Contents

Regarding journey back to Canada. Mentions Morris' and Davisons of Oakville.

Dates: 6 March 1954

Coleman Family, 21 March 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 64
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-64
Scope and Contents

Mentions A R Gopala Ayengar, K Hanumanthaiya, Chief Minister, Mysore state and R Nagan Gowda, Minister of Agriculture. Includes references to M J Narasimhan, and H V Krishnayya.

Dates: 21 March 1954

Coleman, Louisa, 22 March 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 1, Folder: 65
Identifier: MS-012-1-2-1-65
Scope and Contents

Regarding plans for London during journey back to Canada

Dates: 22 March 1954

Leslie Coleman Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-012
Content Description This collection consists of the papers of Leslie Coleman, an entomologist, plant pathologist and virologist. He was the first Director of Agriculture in Mysore State. Coleman was instrumental in setting up agricultural research and agricultural education institutions in the state.The Coleman papers are arranged into the following series:Series 1: CorrespondenceSeries 2: WritingsSeries 3: Media coverageSeries 4: Research reprints...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1913 - 2014
Found in: Archives at NCBS