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Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MS-020-1

Content Description From the Collection: The Pittie Papers are arranged in the following series. Zafar Futehally Correspondence Humayun Abdulali Correspondence Correspondence with other birders Newsletter for Birdwatchers The Zafar Futehally correspondence consists of handwritten letters and print-outs of email correspondence between Pittie and prominent birder, naturalist and conservationist Zafar Futehally, who was principally associated with the Bombay Natural History Society and the birding journals...

Dates: 1963 - 2013

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers

Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Sub-Series — Box: MS-020 Box 1

Identifier: MS-020-1-1

Content Description From the Collection: The Pittie Papers are arranged in the following series. Zafar Futehally Correspondence Humayun Abdulali Correspondence Correspondence with other birders Newsletter for Birdwatchers The Zafar Futehally correspondence consists of handwritten letters and print-outs of email correspondence between Pittie and prominent birder, naturalist and conservationist Zafar Futehally, who was principally associated with the Bombay Natural History Society and the birding journals...

Dates: 1963 - 2013

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence

Futehally, Zafar (1979), bulk: 3 July 1979 - 20 November 1979

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-1

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally regarding Pittie's enquiry for subscription to NLBW and for older issues of the NLBW. Includes postal acknowledgement receipts.

Dates: Majority of material found within 3 July 1979 - 20 November 1979

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1980), bulk: 2 June 1980 - November 1980.

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-2

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally regarding the Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Includes editors' notes from Futehally, photocopies of issues of the NLBW; and observations by Pittie on various subjects such as the House Crow in the Andamans; behavioral patterns of species in the monsoon; nesting crows; birding list for Manjira; and lapwing nests (carried in the NLBW November issues)

Dates: Majority of material found within 2 June 1980 - November 1980.

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1981), bulk: 9 January 1981 - 21 December 1981

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-3

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally regarding the Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Includes editors' notes from Futehally, photocopies of issues of the NLBW carrying observations by Pittie on various subjects. Includes Pittie's lapwing article in NLBW, Blue rock pigeon observations and publication errors. Includes postal acknowledgment receipts / labels.

Dates: Majority of material found within 9 January 1981 - 21 December 1981

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1982), bulk: 5 July 1982 - 11 October 1982

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 4

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-4

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally centring on the Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Includes Pittie's proposal for compilation of directory of birdwatchers; birdwatching at Khadakwasla (these being later carried in attached issues of the NLBW)

Dates: Majority of material found within 5 July 1982 - 11 October 1982

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1983), bulk: 31 October 1983 - 7 November 1983

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 5

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-5

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally on article of Pittie's on relationship between Typha Reeds and some birds for publication in the NLBW (article enclosed)

Dates: Majority of material found within 31 October 1983 - 7 November 1983

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1984-1985), bulk: 20 January 1984 - 30 December 1985

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 6

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-6

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally regarding the Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Includes queries for re-use of article, questionnaire filled by Pittie, and postal acknowledgment receipts; and editor's note on cancellation of issue.

Dates: Majority of material found within 20 January 1984 - 30 December 1985

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1987), bulk: 11 February 1987 - 15 December 1987

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 7

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-7

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally regarding the Newsletter for Birdwatchers, such as request for issues and references for Pittie's bird checklist for AP, including Pittie's offer of maintaining the subscription list in order and assistance in printing address labels. Includes subscriber lists and money orders / postal acknowledgment receipts.

Dates: Majority of material found within 11 February 1987 - 15 December 1987

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1988), bulk: 12 January 1988 - 17 September 1988

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 8

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-8

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally regarding indexing and address labels for subscriber base of the Newsletter for Birdwatchers, and Pittie broaching subject of indexes for bird species per volume of the NLBW. Includes subscriber lists. Also includes money orders, delivery notes and thank you notes.

Dates: Majority of material found within 12 January 1988 - 17 September 1988

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1991), 26 March 1991

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 9

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-9

Scope and Contents

Letter from Pittie with payment for House Martin Report and comments on the NLBW's bird lists.

Dates: 26 March 1991

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1992), bulk: 25 March 1992 - 23 November 1992

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 10

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-10

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally centring on the Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Topics include indexes by Pittie by species, by place and state; and comments by Pittie on T. R. Sridhar's paper in issue of the NLBW.

Dates: Majority of material found within 25 March 1992 - 23 November 1992

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1993), bulk: 13 January 1993 -11 June 1993

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 11

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-11

Scope and Contents

Letters from Pittie on various birding matters. Includes indexes for Volume 32 of Newletter for Birdwatchers, with comments; letter forwarding paper on Monroe's classification to Futehally. Also includes money order acknowledgment of donation by Pittie.

Dates: Majority of material found within 13 January 1993 -11 June 1993

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1994), bulk: 24 January 1994 - 18 August 1994

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 12

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-12

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Futehally and Pittie regarding the Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Topics include subscriber list for A.P. and pieces on the 'Koel and the Golden Oriole' and the Hobby for the NLBW. (Mss included)

Dates: Majority of material found within 24 January 1994 - 18 August 1994

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1995), bulk: 26 January 1995 - 19 December 1995

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 13

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-13

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally principally centring on the Newsletter for Birdwatchers, particularly Pittie's indexing work. Topics include request for missing issues and comments on editorial and on bird nomenclature (Pittie forwarding paper to Futehally). Also includes the Oriental Bird Club's Checklist sent out for review; and Pittie sending his Bibliographic Index on the Ornithology of of the Indian region, Part 1 for Futehally's review in the NLBW.

Dates: Majority of material found within 26 January 1995 - 19 December 1995

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1996), bulk: 16 January 1996 - 13 November 1996

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 14

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-14

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally principally centring on the Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Topics discussed include Pittie's indexing work and old NLBW issues for the same; Red data book species compilation and clarification notes in the NLBW; Pittie's bibliographic index ; review of Sultanpur booklet for NLBW by Pittie

Dates: Majority of material found within 16 January 1996 - 13 November 1996

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1997), bulk: 28 January 1997 - 31 December 1997

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 15

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-15

Scope and Contents Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally principally centring on the Newsletter for Birdwatchers, including pieces for publication or Futehally's review, comments on articles, and also linkages through comments etc. to Mayura and Pitta. Topics include reviews, project by Pittie regarding observation of the Haircrested Drongo Dicrurus hottentottus and the flowering of the Erythrina and silk cotton trees (including involvement of BNHS via JC Daniels); Coorg Wildlife Society's proposal for...

Dates: Majority of material found in 28 January 1997 - 31 December 1997

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1998), 7 February 1998

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 16

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-16

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally centring on the Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Topics include Pittie's protest against publishing culled checklists as opposed to full ones and other comments on the contents of the NLBW.

Dates: 7 February 1998

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (1999), bulk: January 1999 - 12 October 1999

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 17

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-17

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally centering on the Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Topics include comments on issues; enquiries and recovery of missing issues of NLBW for their collection; review of book on bird-watching destinations by Krys Kazmiercak and Raj Singh; Pittie seeking suggestions from Futehally on the 100th issue of Pitta and and Futehally's reply; and Pittie's sending article on his Jerdon's Courser sighting (not included) for NLBW's 40th anniversary.

Dates: Majority of material found within January 1999 - 12 October 1999

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (2000), bulk: 1 June 2000 - 24 November 2000

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 18

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-18

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally centring on the Newsletter for Birdwatchers, such as planned articles and observations on articles, list of Mr Serrao's papers and notes for BNHS' reference (species sought: Pheasant-tailed Jacana); and manuscript of review of Krys Kazmiercak's book for publication in NLBW. Includes letter by Futehally to Nitin Jamdar on Pittie's recommendation to write an article on Birds and the Law for the NLBW.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1 June 2000 - 24 November 2000

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (2001), bulk: 20 March 2001 - 5 November 2001

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 19

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-19

Scope and Contents Correspondence centring around the Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Topics include payments for subscription; requests for information (list of globally threatened birds) and discussion of various birding content; note by Pittie for publication on sighting of rufoustailed flycatcher; and letter to Sridhar forwarded to Pittie on the future of the NLBW. Includes reference to letter by Ghorpade published in Pitta on Futehally and himself. Includes envelope of NLBW for 41st year of publication and...

Dates: Majority of material found within 20 March 2001 - 5 November 2001

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Futehally, Zafar (2002), bulk: 7 January 2002 - 20 June 2002

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 20

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-20

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally on birding journal matters. Includes Futehally's request for Pitta subscription for his daughter, request for review of book by H.S.A. Yahya; and Pittie's copies of the NLBW on CDs.

Dates: Majority of material found within 7 January 2002 - 20 June 2002

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Levine, Mike, 10 October 2001

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 21

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-21

Scope and Contents

Letter from Futehally to Levine, forwarded to Pittie, exchanging copies of NLBW and baya bird reprints in response to Levine's enclosures on Medical Lore of India etc (includes attachment of Medical Lore). Reference to possible subscribers or pieces from New Zealand

Dates: 10 October 2001

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Santharam, V, 31 January 1996

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 22

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-22

Scope and Contents

Letter from Futehally to Santharam apologising for non-inclusion of bird list in article published in NLBW.

Dates: 31 January 1996

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Sridhar, S (1990), bulk: 19 January 1990 - 5 December 1990

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 23

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-23

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Sridhar and Pittie regarding non-receipt of Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Includes money orders, postal acknowledgments and brochure on bird conservation.

Dates: Majority of material found within 19 January 1990 - 5 December 1990

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Sridhar, S (1991-1992), bulk: 30 August 1991 - 9 July 1992

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 24

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-24

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Sridhar and Pittie regarding issues with Newsletter for Birdwatchers such as missing issues or defective copies received; and reply to Sridhar regarding meeting for formation of Ornithological Society of India.

Dates: Majority of material found within 30 August 1991 - 9 July 1992

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Sridhar, S (1994), bulk: 18 February 1994 - 29 December 1994

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 25

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-25

Scope and Contents Correspondence between Sridhar and Pittie on various transactions and editorial business of the Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Includes payments for NLBW; delivery of NLBW issues and other books (Birds of Rishi Valley and Renewal of their Habitats by S. Rangaswami & S. Sridhar; Nomenclature to Mr Poddar (Pittie's father-in-law); forwarding of proofs to Pittie; and provision of corrected proofs, indexes and writings by Pittie. Also includes letter from Futehally to Sridhar sending paper...

Dates: Majority of material found within 18 February 1994 - 29 December 1994

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Sridhar, S (1995), bulk: 11 April 1995 - 27 November 1995

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 26

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-26

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Sridhar and Futehally forwarding cheques and enclosures of letters from Pittie for inclusion in the NLBW; and placing orders of Nomenclature book.

Dates: Majority of material found within 11 April 1995 - 27 November 1995

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Sridhar, S (1997-1999), bulk: 31 January 1997 - 8 November 1999.

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 27

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-27

Scope and Contents

Subscription for NLBW and invitation for 40 year celebrations of NLBW.

Dates: Majority of material found within 31 January 1997 - 8 November 1999.

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Sridhar, S (2000-2002), bulk: 12 April 2000 - 23 May 2002

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 28

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-28

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Sridhar and Pittie on various administrative matters surrounding the Newsletter for Birdwatchers; such as subscription payments and correction of proofs by Pittie.

Dates: Majority of material found within 12 April 2000 - 23 May 2002

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Trigunayat, M M, bulk: 12 August 1996 - 26 August 1996

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 29

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-29

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Trigunayat and Sridhar, seeking articles from the NLBW; forwarded to Pittie.

Dates: Majority of material found within 12 August 1996 - 26 August 1996

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Yassin, Mohamed, bulk: 14 March 1998 (enclosed letter 6 March 1998),

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 30

Identifier: MS-020-1-1-1-30

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Yassin and Futehally regarding identification of birds in a photograph taken by Yassin. Photograph is included.

Dates: Majority of material found in 14 March 1998 (enclosed letter 6 March 1998),

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 1: Correspondence related to the Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Sub-Series 2: Correspondence regarding other projects

Sub-Series — Box: MS-020 Box 1

Identifier: MS-020-1-2

Content Description From the Collection: The Pittie Papers are arranged in the following series. Zafar Futehally Correspondence Humayun Abdulali Correspondence Correspondence with other birders Newsletter for Birdwatchers The Zafar Futehally correspondence consists of handwritten letters and print-outs of email correspondence between Pittie and prominent birder, naturalist and conservationist Zafar Futehally, who was principally associated with the Bombay Natural History Society and the birding journals...

Dates: 1963 - 2013

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence

Futehally, Zafar (regarding the book: India Through her Birds), bulk: 9 March 1990 - 23 January 1996

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 31

Identifier: MS-020-1-2-1-31

Scope and Contents Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally regarding Pittie's chapter on Birds of Andhra Pradesh in the book, 'India through her Birds'. Includes discussion of scope and extent of chapter; publication history (Penguin to Ravi Dayal, formerly of Oxford University Press), and Pittie's birdlist for chapter along with biodata. Mentions other birders involved on the project such as Aamir Ali, K S Lavkumar, Rishab Naoroji, Prakash Gole, Ranjit Daniels, Asad Rahmani, S Subramanya, MK Himmatsinhji,...

Dates: Majority of material found within 9 March 1990 - 23 January 1996

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 2: Correspondence regarding other projects

Futehally, Zafar (re Conference in Garhwal on Environmental & Hormonal Approaches to Ornithology), 26 June 1991

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 32

Identifier: MS-020-1-2-1-32

Scope and Contents

Letter from Futehally with enclosed information regarding a symposium.

Dates: 26 June 1991

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 2: Correspondence regarding other projects

Futehally, Zafar and Sridhar S (regarding Nomenclature manuscript) (1992-93), bulk: 23 September 1992 -13 May 1993

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 33

Identifier: MS-020-1-2-1-33

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally regarding progress of the manuscript on changes in classification, nomenclature and common names of Indian birds. This includes corrections, suggestions, indexes, and typed-up manuscript from Andrew Robertson, forwarded by Pittie. Also includes mentions of OSI seminar business and regarding publication of 10-year index of Newletter for Birdwatchers and India through her Birds.

Dates: Majority of material found within 23 September 1992 -13 May 1993

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 2: Correspondence regarding other projects

Futehally, Zafar (regarding Nomenclature manuscript (1994-95), bulk: 26 August 1994 - 27 November 1995

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 34

Identifier: MS-020-1-2-1-34

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Futehally and Pittie regarding the Nomenclature booklet. This includes note on additions, corrections etc.; note by Andrew Robertson; and seeking that the OSI write to Sanctuary magazine to bring Andrew Robertson and Pittie's booklet to their attention following publication of the Inskipp list.

Dates: Majority of material found within 26 August 1994 - 27 November 1995

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 2: Correspondence regarding other projects

Futehally, Zafar (SACON & Birdlife International et al), bulk: 9 July 1993 - 16 August 1993

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 35

Identifier: MS-020-1-2-1-35

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Futehally and Pittie regarding workshop organised jointly by SACON and BirdLife International. Includes Pittie's thoughts on the proceedings; and Futehally's comments thereupon.

Dates: Majority of material found within 9 July 1993 - 16 August 1993

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 2: Correspondence regarding other projects

Futehally, Zafar (Rishi Valley function and related), bulk: 11 June 1994 - 28 July 1994

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 36

Identifier: MS-020-1-2-1-36

Scope and Contents

Documents pertaining to Rishi Valley visit. Correspondence between Futehally to Pittie regarding OSI matters and Rishi Valley function. Keynote address by Futehally at Rishi Valley.

Dates: Majority of material found within 11 June 1994 - 28 July 1994

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 2: Correspondence regarding other projects

Futehally, Zafar (PASOC), bulk: 13 November 1996 - 21 November 1996

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 37

Identifier: MS-020-1-2-1-37

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Futehally regarding proceedings in the Pan Asian Ornithological Congress. (Also see MS-020-1-1-1-14)

Dates: Majority of material found in 13 November 1996 - 21 November 1996

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 2: Correspondence regarding other projects

Futehally, Zafar (Re: Bibliographic Index), bulk: 16 January 1996 - 22 March 1996

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 38

Identifier: MS-020-1-2-1-38

Scope and Contents

Includes letters forwarding Pittie's Bibliographic Index to B.G. Deshmukh of the BNHS (for sale during Salim Ali Centenary) and Ghorpade (for review for NLBW newsletter)

Dates: Majority of material found within 16 January 1996 - 22 March 1996

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 2: Correspondence regarding other projects

Sridhar, S regarding Nomenclature Booklet (1993) (1/2), bulk: 13 January 1993 - 5 April 1993.

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 39

Identifier: MS-020-1-2-1-39

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between S. Sridhar and Pittie, as well as Futehally, Pittie and Sridhar on publication of the Nomenclature booklet. Includes manuscript and corrected first proofs of the text of of Birds of the Indian subcontinent - A review of some changes taking place by Aasheesh Pittie and Andrew Robertson.

Dates: Majority of material found within 13 January 1993 - 5 April 1993.

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 2: Correspondence regarding other projects

Sridhar, S regarding Nomenclature Booklet (1993) (2/2), bulk: 27 April 1993 -13 July 1993

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 40

Identifier: MS-020-1-2-1-40

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between S. Sridhar and Pittie on publication of the Nomenclature booklet. Includes corrected final proofs of the text, introduction, foreword by Zafar Futehally and indexes of the booklet on Nomenclature of Birds of the Indian subcontinent - A review of some changes taking place by Aasheesh Pittie and Andrew Robertson.

Dates: Majority of material found within 27 April 1993 -13 July 1993

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 2: Correspondence regarding other projects

Sridhar, S on other matters (1993), bulk: 8 June 1993 - 3 September 1993

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 41

Identifier: MS-020-1-2-1-41

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and S. Sridhar on OSI matters and purchase of certain books. Includes challans; request for OSI minutes and sending of fees; and information on use of indexes on floppy discs from Pittie.

Dates: Majority of material found within 8 June 1993 - 3 September 1993

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 2: Correspondence regarding other projects

Sridhar, S regarding Nomenclature Booklet (1996), bulk: 5 February 1996 - 5 March 1996

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 42

Identifier: MS-020-1-2-1-42

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Pittie and Sridhar regarding sale of Nomenclature booklet and other related matters.

Dates: Majority of material found within 5 February 1996 - 5 March 1996

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 2: Correspondence regarding other projects

Sub-Series 3: Ornithological Society of India correspondence

Sub-Series — Box: MS-020 Box 1

Identifier: MS-020-1-3

Content Description From the Collection: The Pittie Papers are arranged in the following series. Zafar Futehally Correspondence Humayun Abdulali Correspondence Correspondence with other birders Newsletter for Birdwatchers The Zafar Futehally correspondence consists of handwritten letters and print-outs of email correspondence between Pittie and prominent birder, naturalist and conservationist Zafar Futehally, who was principally associated with the Bombay Natural History Society and the birding journals...

Dates: 1963 - 2013

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence

Ornithological Society of India Correspondence - 1992, bulk: 13 June 1992 - 26 August 1992

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 43

Identifier: MS-020-1-3-1-43

Scope and Contents Correspondence between members of the Ornithological Society of India regarding the constitution, scheduled meeting and decisions about the journals of the OSI - Newsletter for Birdwatchers becoming the OSI's official journal etc., invitation to Pittie to be Regional Secretary for his region. Correspondence takes the form of letters from Zafar Futehally to V.S. Vijayan and Asha Chandola-Saklani forwarded to Pittie; general letters for the OSI mailing list; and a postcard from S. Sridhar to...

Dates: Majority of material found within 13 June 1992 - 26 August 1992

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 3: Ornithological Society of India correspondence

Ornithological Society of India Correspondence - 1993, bulk: 10 May 1993 - 29 December 1993

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 44

Identifier: MS-020-1-3-1-44

Scope and Contents Various Ornithological Society of India correspondence on organisational matters of the OSI and the National Seminar organised by them. Includes details of organising (minutes of meeting etc) of the National Seminar on Birds - "Changing Scenario of Bird Ecology & Conservation", key-note address, participants list, appeal for advertisment; and efforts from Pittie as regional secretary to secure participants via general appeal (K. Mrutyunjaya Rao; Siraj Taher; Dr U Nagulu; Capt Tyabji;...

Dates: Majority of material found within 10 May 1993 - 29 December 1993

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 3: Ornithological Society of India correspondence

Ornithological Society of India Correspondence -1994, bulk: 10 January 1994 - 14 December 1994

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 45

Identifier: MS-020-1-3-1-45

Scope and Contents Correspondence between members of the OSI on organisational matters pertaining to the Ornithological Society of India such as proceedings for General Body of OSI et al. Includes correspondence between Zafar Futehally and others forwarded / marked in copy to Pittie, including the resources for an Ornithological Congress in India; and letters to Pittie relating to OSI business. Includes exemplaires of membership application form. Persons mentioned include Asha Chandola Saklani, Walter J Bock,...

Dates: Majority of material found within 10 January 1994 - 14 December 1994

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 3: Ornithological Society of India correspondence

Ornithological Society of India Correspondence -1995, bulk: 2 January 1995 - 20 December 1995

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 46

Identifier: MS-020-1-3-1-46

Scope and Contents Correspondence between members of the OSI on organisation matters pertraining to the OSI, such as the nomination of Regional Representatives, objections to the HQ being in Garhwal; and clarification sent to Mr Ranjit Daniels regarding invitation to the Seminar at Bangalore for 12-14 November, 1993; invitations to inaugurals; and potential bid for International Ornithological Committee. Includes forms for preliminary application for registration for bi-annual conference of OSI from 14-16...

Dates: Majority of material found within 2 January 1995 - 20 December 1995

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 3: Ornithological Society of India correspondence

Ornithological Society of India Correspondence - 1996, 28 October 1996

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 47

Identifier: MS-020-1-3-1-47

Scope and Contents

Letter from Asha Chandola-Saklani to Pittie regarding bid invitation for International Ornithological Congress for 2002.

Dates: 28 October 1996

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 3: Ornithological Society of India correspondence

Ornithological Society of India Correspondence - 1997, 1 September 1997

File — Box: MS-020 Box 1, Folder: 48

Identifier: MS-020-1-3-1-48

Scope and Contents

Letter from Zafar Futehally to Chandola-Saklani regarding efforts undertaken for the OSI and further organisational plans; forwarded to Pittie.

Dates: 1 September 1997

Found in: Archives at NCBS / Aasheesh Pittie Papers / Series 1: Zafar Futehally Correspondence / Sub-Series 3: Ornithological Society of India correspondence

Aasheesh Pittie Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MS-020

Content Description The Pittie Papers are arranged in the following series. Zafar Futehally Correspondence Humayun Abdulali Correspondence Correspondence with other birders Newsletter for Birdwatchers The Zafar Futehally correspondence consists of handwritten letters and print-outs of email correspondence between Pittie and prominent birder, naturalist and conservationist Zafar Futehally, who was principally associated with the Bombay Natural History Society and the birding journals...

Dates: 1963 - 2013

Found in: Archives at NCBS

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