Box MS-012 Box 2
Contains 19 Results:
Leslie Coleman Papers
Sub-Series 3: Tributes
Tai Nadu, 18 November 1953
Titled 'Tai Nadu' (Motherland). Welcomes Coleman back to Mysore state and details his achievements during his service in India.
Taluk Agricultural and Experimental Union, Thirthahalli, 16 December 1953
Mentions Coleman's role in protecting areca crop from the ravages of 'Koleroga' disease using Bordeaux mixture.
Chikmagalur District Agricultural and Experimental Union, 21 December 1953
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
Mysore Sugar Company Limited, Mandya, 5 January 1954
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.
Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Yelahanka, 9 January 1954
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.
Chitradurga Taluk, Lakshmisagar Village Farmers, 19 January 1954
Mentions government supported use of 'jarsa' breed of ragi during drought years. Includes issues regarding a well at the local school.
Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Goridibinur, 24 January 1954
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.
Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Channapatna Taluk, 13 February 1954
Mentions activities of the Channapatna Agricultural and Experimental Union, including use of a Japanese system of paddy cultivation
Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union Ryots of Ramanagaram Taluk, 13 February 1954
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.
Taluk Agricultural Union, Magadi, 16 February 1954
Mentions activities of the Taluk Agricultural and Experimental Union, Magadi.
Kolar District Agricultural and Experimental Union, 19 February 1954
Mentions mixed farming methods in dry tracts in the arid Kolar district. Includes reference to Mokshagundam Visweswaraiah.
Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Bangarpet Taluk, 20 February 1954
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.
Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Chintamani Taluk, 21 February 1954
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.
Unknown Title, 21 February 1954
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.
Mandya District Mahajans, 25 February 1954
Mentions Coleman's contribution in setting up of Coffee Research Station at Balehonnur and Visvesvaraya canal in Mandya.
Village Panchayat, Bidadi, Ramanagaram Taluk, 10 March 1954
Mentions Coleman's contribution in setting up a Veterinary Department in the taluk.