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Box MS-012 Box 2

 Container

Contains 19 Results:

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

Sub-Series 3: Tributes

 Sub-Series — Box: MS-012 Box 2
Identifier: MS-012-1-3
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

Tai Nadu, 18 November 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-1
Scope and Contents

Titled 'Tai Nadu' (Motherland). Welcomes Coleman back to Mysore state and details his achievements during his service in India.

Dates: 18 November 1953

Taluk Agricultural and Experimental Union, Thirthahalli, 16 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-2
Scope and Contents

Mentions Coleman's role in protecting areca crop from the ravages of 'Koleroga' disease using Bordeaux mixture.

Dates: 16 December 1953

Chikmagalur District Agricultural and Experimental Union, 21 December 1953

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-3
Scope and Contents

Mentions Coleman's contributions in setting up Coffee Research Station at Balehonnur, a cattle breeding station at Ajjampur, an Agricultural and Experimental Union and an Agricultural School in Chikamagalur

Dates: 21 December 1953

Mysore Sugar Company Limited, Mandya, 5 January 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-4
Scope and Contents

Mentions Coleman's role in setting up the Mysore Sugar Company at Mandya in 1933, and the groundwork he laid for a molasses distillery which was set up in 1935. Includes details about production rates at the factory.

Dates: 5 January 1954

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Yelahanka, 9 January 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-5
Scope and Contents

Mentions Coleman's role in making an improved plough, and breeding of ragi and sugarcane varieties to improve yield. Includes references to Mysore Agricultural Journal and Coleman's article titled ' After twenty years' and refers to the Agricultural and Experimental Union.

Dates: 9 January 1954

Chitradurga Taluk, Lakshmisagar Village Farmers, 19 January 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-6
Scope and Contents

Mentions government supported use of 'jarsa' breed of ragi during drought years. Includes issues regarding a well at the local school.

Dates: 19 January 1954

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Goridibinur, 24 January 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-7
Scope and Contents

Mentions name of some of the farmers of Goribidinur taluk who worked with Coleman. Includes references to sugarcane and tobacco, Acharya high school, and the requirement of an artificial insemination centre and poultry demonstration unit in the district.

Dates: 24 January 1954

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Channapatna Taluk, 13 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-8
Scope and Contents

Mentions activities of the Channapatna Agricultural and Experimental Union, including use of a Japanese system of paddy cultivation

Dates: 13 February 1954

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union Ryots of Ramanagaram Taluk, 13 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 9
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-9
Scope and Contents

Includes references to crop breeds, Ragi H22 and Sugarcane H M 320. Also includes a list of requirements provided by farmers of Ramanagaram Agricultural and Experimental Union.

Dates: 13 February 1954

Taluk Agricultural Union, Magadi, 16 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-10
Scope and Contents

Mentions activities of the Taluk Agricultural and Experimental Union, Magadi.

Dates: 16 February 1954

Kolar District Agricultural and Experimental Union, 19 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-11
Scope and Contents

Mentions mixed farming methods in dry tracts in the arid Kolar district. Includes reference to Mokshagundam Visweswaraiah.

Dates: 19 February 1954

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Bangarpet Taluk, 20 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 12
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-12
Scope and Contents

Mentions H22 Ragi breed, and requirement for a ragi variant to be grown through July to October, which is the sparse rainfall season in Kolar district.

Dates: 20 February 1954

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Chintamani Taluk, 21 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 13
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-13
Scope and Contents

Mentions H 22 Ragi breed, 'Koleroga' and measures against grasshopper attack implemented by Coleman. Also lists requirements of the Agricultural and Experimental Union of Chintamani Taluk.

Dates: 21 February 1954

Unknown Title, 21 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 14
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-14
Scope and Contents

Mentions cattle veterinary centre in Malur town. Includes names of dignitaries present at the event and unveiling of the donor's statue at the veterinary centre.

Dates: 21 February 1954

Mandya District Mahajans, 25 February 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 15
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-15
Scope and Contents

Mentions Coleman's contribution in setting up of Coffee Research Station at Balehonnur and Visvesvaraya canal in Mandya.

Dates: 25 February 1954

Village Panchayat, Bidadi, Ramanagaram Taluk, 10 March 1954

 File — Box: MS-012 Box 2, Folder: 16
Identifier: MS-012-1-3-2-16
Scope and Contents

Mentions Coleman's contribution in setting up a Veterinary Department in the taluk.

Dates: 10 March 1954

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