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Box MS-033 Box 5

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Carl D’Silva Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-033
Content Description This collection contains material related to the life and work of Goan bird illustrator, Carl D’Silva. The papers have been arranged into 3 series - art, ornithological research, and biographical and personal material. The series strives to retain Carl’s arrangement where it exists and the archives has determined an arrangement for the rest to illustrate his work and process. The existing collection has been arranged into three series:Series 1: ArtSub-Series 1:...
Dates: 1973 - 2013
Found in: Archives at NCBS

Series 2: Ornithological research

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-033-2
Content Description From the Collection: This collection contains material related to the life and work of Goan bird illustrator, Carl D’Silva. The papers have been arranged into 3 series - art, ornithological research, and biographical and personal material. The series strives to retain Carl’s arrangement where it exists and the archives has determined an arrangement for the rest to illustrate his work and process. The existing collection has been arranged into three series:Series 1: ArtSub-Series 1:...
Dates: 1973 - 2013

Sub-Series 3: Audio-visual material

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-033-2-3
Content Description From the Collection: This collection contains material related to the life and work of Goan bird illustrator, Carl D’Silva. The papers have been arranged into 3 series - art, ornithological research, and biographical and personal material. The series strives to retain Carl’s arrangement where it exists and the archives has determined an arrangement for the rest to illustrate his work and process. The existing collection has been arranged into three series:Series 1: ArtSub-Series 1:...
Dates: 1973 - 2013

Untitled -- Taxidermy birds and artwork plates at BNHS -- Part 1 of 2, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: MS-033-2-3-5-1
Scope and Contents

Contains a set of 27 photos (Medium) of bird species, various quail and pheasant species stored at Bombay Natural History Society and 2 A4 prints of a Copper Pheasant and an Elliot's Pheasant from John Gould's book 'Birds of Asia'

Dates: Undated

Untitled -- Taxidermy birds and artwork plates at BNHS -- Part 2 of 2, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: MS-033-2-3-5-2
Scope and Contents

Contains 18 photographs of dead parrots and parakeets stored at BNHS

Dates: Undated

Untitled -- - Waterfowls Part 1/2, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 3
Identifier: MS-033-2-3-5-3
Scope and Contents

Set of 42 photos of various waterfowl bird specimens

Dates: Undated

Untitled -- - Waterfowls Part 2/2, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 4
Identifier: MS-033-2-3-5-4
Scope and Contents

Set of 42 photos of various waterfowl bird specimens

Dates: Undated

Sub-Series 4: Correspondence

 Sub-Series — Box: MS-033 Box 5
Identifier: MS-033-2-4
Content Description From the Collection: This collection contains material related to the life and work of Goan bird illustrator, Carl D’Silva. The papers have been arranged into 3 series - art, ornithological research, and biographical and personal material. The series strives to retain Carl’s arrangement where it exists and the archives has determined an arrangement for the rest to illustrate his work and process. The existing collection has been arranged into three series:Series 1: ArtSub-Series 1:...
Dates: 1973 - 2013

Helm, Christopher, 14 January 1992

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 5
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-5
Scope and Contents

Folder contains a postcard, with an illustration of Hen Harriers by Robert Gillmor, sent by Christopher Helm and Nigel Redman wishing Carl D'Silva for Christmas and New Years. Also included is a handwritten draft of a note titled for 'Christopher' with an update on the list of plates allocated to him.

Dates: 14 January 1992

Grimmett, Richard, 1993 -1995

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 6
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-6
Scope and Contents

1. Feedback letters from Richard Grimmet regarding Carl D'Silva's plates for Field Guide to Birds of Indian Subcontinent, also includes references exchanged between the two and receipts, bank details for payment. 2. Forms and correspondence with the British Deputy High Commissioner requesting entry visa for the UK.

Dates: 1993 -1995

Gillmor, Robert, 8 June 1995, 6 February 1998

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 7
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-7
Scope and Contents

Folder contains 2 letters and 8 postcards from Robert Gillmor and wife, Sue Gillmor, decorated with Robert's paintings exchanging pleasantries and christmas greetings. Also includes drafts for flying pelican plates for publication prepared by Carl D'Silva with feedback from Robert Gillmore.

Dates: 8 June 1995, 6 February 1998

Madge, Steve, 27 September 1995 - 21 August 1996

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 8
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-8
Scope and Contents

Correspondance between birder Steve Madge and Carl D'Silva preparing plates/artwork for the book 'Pheasants, Partridges, and Grouse'. Also includes a letter from Carl D'Silva to Shahid Ali with a list of birds that he is struggling with.

Dates: 27 September 1995 - 21 August 1996

Kirk, Robert, 28 September 1995 - 26 November 1999

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 9
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-9
Scope and Contents

Contains draft of letters sent to Robert Kirk from Carl D'Silva thanking him for copies of 'Birds of the Indian Subcontinent' and updates on the preparation of plates for 'Partridges, Pheasants, and Grouses' attached to invoices. Also includes a Christmas and New Year postcard from Robert Kirk with an illustration of a Goldcrest by Robert Gillmor.

Dates: 28 September 1995 - 26 November 1999

Potts, George Richard, 6 February 1996

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 10
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-10
Scope and Contents

G R Potts, specialist in partridge and former director of The Game Conservancy Trust, writes to Carl D'Silva thanking him for his painting of a Black Francolin.

Dates: 6 February 1996

Aspinall, Jenny, 10 June 1997

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 11
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-11
Scope and Contents

Letter from the secretary of A&C Black Jenny Aspinall requesting Carl D'Silva's account details to update their system for payments.

Dates: 10 June 1997

Rahmani, Asad, 10 December 1997 - 25 March 2014

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 12
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-12
Scope and Contents

Letters regarding conservation on canvas exhibition including an invitation sent by Asad Rahmani to the Secretary of Bombay Gymkhana, Captain Saldhana. Also documented is the correspondence between Carl D'Silva and Asad Rahmani relating to the preparation of Bengal Florican dummies for the project 'Study movement pattern and dispersal of the Bengal Florican: a satellite telemetry pilot project' along with invoices.

Dates: 10 December 1997 - 25 March 2014

Chaturvedi, Naresh, 30 December 1997

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 13
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-13
Scope and Contents

Letter to the curator of BNHS confirming exhibition room and set up for Carl D'Silva's exhibition 'Conservation on Canvas' held at BNHS.

Dates: 30 December 1997

Letters from Lloyd Rodricks to newspaper publishers in Bombay, 9 January 1998

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 14
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-14
Scope and Contents

Letters (3 items) by Lloyd Rodricks, most likely a birder, to Express News Line, Mid-Day and Times of India in Mumbai requesting guidelines for publication of an article feature on D' Silva's exhibition- 'Conservation on Canvas' (29 March 1998)

Dates: 9 January 1998

Personal letter, 26 July 1998

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 15
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-15
Scope and Contents

Letter from a family member to Carl D'Silva

Dates: 26 July 1998

Roy, Anuradha, 8 December 1998 - 9 December 1998

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 16
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-16
Scope and Contents

Senior Comissioning Editor from Oxford University Press requesting plates for Rishad Naoroji's Birds of Prey of the Indian Subcontinent

Dates: 8 December 1998 - 9 December 1998

Naoroji, Richard, 1 March 1999

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 17
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-17
Scope and Contents

Contains a follow up letter to an email by Richard Naoroji, discussing method of payment for an unmentioned project

Dates: 1 March 1999

Forman, Denis, 2 February 2003 - 19 May 2003

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 18
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-18
Scope and Contents

Folder includes correspondence between British TV producer Dennis Forman who had a house in Goa, Bal Mundkur who was the founder of Ulka Advertising, and Carl D'Silva discussing sponsorship for a new field guide. Folder also includes letters, most possibly from Denis Forman discussing the intended tone and audience for the book with a list birds spotted from his residence in Goa.

Dates: 2 February 2003 - 19 May 2003

Inskipp, Carol, 2003 - 2006

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 19
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-19
Scope and Contents

Consists of a copy of an email exchange between Carol Inskipp, Tim Inskipp, and Carl D'Silva exchanging pleasantries and making plans to meet. Also includes postcards from Tim and Carol exhanging pleasantries during Christmas and New Years

Dates: 2003 - 2006

Jayson, E.A, 20 November 2005 - 6 January 2007

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 20
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-20
Scope and Contents

Consists of a copy of an email to EA Jayson on creating a field guide on Birds of Kerala along with a copy of the project proposal. Also includes more letters and MoU in preparation for the book.

Dates: 20 November 2005 - 6 January 2007

Kadur, Sangeetha, 11 February 2013

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 21
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-21
Scope and Contents

Letter from wildlife artist Sangeetha Kadur thanking Carl D'Silva for his guidance and inviting her to his home in Goa.

Dates: 11 February 2013

Lufthansa Airlines, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 22
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-22
Scope and Contents

Letter from Carl D'Silva to Lufthansa Airline thanking the customs department for help with excess baggage on behalf of Goa division of World Wide Fund for Nature, India.

Dates: Undated

Michael and Serena, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 23
Identifier: MS-033-2-4-5-23
Scope and Contents

Postcard illustrated with Chris Andrew Rose's painting of 100 Avocets sent to Carl D'Silva from Michael and Serena wishing him for his "first Christmas in Goa".

Dates: Undated

Series 3: Biographical and personal material

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-033-3
Content Description From the Collection: This collection contains material related to the life and work of Goan bird illustrator, Carl D’Silva. The papers have been arranged into 3 series - art, ornithological research, and biographical and personal material. The series strives to retain Carl’s arrangement where it exists and the archives has determined an arrangement for the rest to illustrate his work and process. The existing collection has been arranged into three series:Series 1: ArtSub-Series 1:...
Dates: 1973 - 2013

Sub-Series 1: Media clippings related to Carl D'Silva

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-033-3-1
Content Description From the Collection: This collection contains material related to the life and work of Goan bird illustrator, Carl D’Silva. The papers have been arranged into 3 series - art, ornithological research, and biographical and personal material. The series strives to retain Carl’s arrangement where it exists and the archives has determined an arrangement for the rest to illustrate his work and process. The existing collection has been arranged into three series:Series 1: ArtSub-Series 1:...
Dates: 1973 - 2013

'The courser that came in from the night', Free Press Journal (1986), 27 April 1986

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 24
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-24
Scope and Contents

Consists of a clipping by Pratap Saraiya on the spotting of the Jerdon's Courser. References Bharat Bhushan.

Dates: 27 April 1986

'Salim Ali admirers throng sky theatre', Free Press Journal Bombay (1986), 13 November 1986

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 25
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-25
Scope and Contents

Consists of the description of the felicitation ceremony

Dates: 13 November 1986

'BNHS Show on Forests', The Daily Bombay (1986), 16 December 1986

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 26
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-26
Scope and Contents

Clipping mentioning BNHS exhibition on Forests for Prosperity with 3D schematic models of biospheres made by D'Silva and colleagues.

Dates: 16 December 1986

'Singular Honour', City Lights column, Times of India (1988), 18 July 1988

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 27
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-27
Scope and Contents

Consists of a news item in the City Lights column of the Times of India on Carl D'Silva's selection for an international exhibition. The page also contains a cartoon by Mario Miranda

Dates: 18 July 1988

'Remembering Dr Salim Ali', The Afternoon Despatch and Courier (1991), 18 July 1991

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 28
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-28
Scope and Contents

Article on Salim Ali as part of Tara Patel's On My Own column.

Dates: 18 July 1991

'Goa's Wild-life artist', NT (1992), 12 December 1992

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 29
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-29
Scope and Contents

Consists of an account by Lloyd Rodricks of a bird-watching trip he went on with D'Silva to Carambolim Lake. Reference to the 'Wild-Life in Art' exhibition.

Dates: 12 December 1992

'Conservation on Canvas', Panorama, Navhind Times (1994), 18 December 1994

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 30
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-30
Scope and Contents

Consists of an article by Lloyd Rodricks on D'Silva.

Dates: 18 December 1994

'International acceptance of Goa's wildlife artist', Navhind Times (1996), 10 December 1996

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 31
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-31
Scope and Contents

Consists of an article by Lloyd Rodricks on D'Silva, on the occasion of the release of the 12th centenrary edition of Salim Ali's 'The Book of Indian Birds, for which D'Silva did the artwork.

Dates: 10 December 1996

'Manmohak Nisarg Canvasvar Utarto Tevha!', Sakal (1998), 25 March 1998

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 32
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-32
Scope and Contents

News clipping in the Marathi newspaper Sakal on Carl D'Silva on the occasion of his exhibition 'Conservation on Canvas' held at BNHS in Mumbai.

Dates: 25 March 1998

India Book House - Catalogue 2004, 2004

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 33
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-33
Scope and Contents

The catalogue consists of a mention of D'Silva and Sunjoy Monga's book on the Birds of Mumbai, with watercolour inscriptions by D'Silva. (pp 18-19)

Dates: 2004

'Carl D'Silva, India's Only Wildlife Artist', In the News column, The Navhind Times (2004), 19 June 2004

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 34
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-34
Scope and Contents

Consists of a profile of D'Silva, mentioning his work on 'Electric Moon', his book illustrations and his associations with BNHS and WWF.

Dates: 19 June 2004

'Birds Go Fishing', The Navhind Times (2005), 17 September 2005

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 35
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-35
Scope and Contents

Article by Lloyd Rodricks with an account of raptors with D'Silva.

Dates: 17 September 2005

'Working with Wildlife', The Navhind Times (2008), 19 October 2008

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 36
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-36
Scope and Contents

Consists of a profile on D'Silva.

Dates: 19 October 2008

'Carl D'Silva & Feathers and Fur', Goa Streets (2013), 22 August 2013

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 37
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-37
Scope and Contents

Consists of a profile of D'Silva by Perin Ilavia.

Dates: 22 August 2013

'A book for bird-watchers', The Navhind Times, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 38
Identifier: MS-033-3-1-5-38
Scope and Contents

Folder consists of a photocopy of an article by Lloyd Rodricks regarding a field guide D'Silva worked on along with Shahid Ali.

Dates: Undated

Sub-Series 2: Personal

 Sub-Series — Box: MS-033 Box 5
Identifier: MS-033-3-2
Content Description From the Collection: This collection contains material related to the life and work of Goan bird illustrator, Carl D’Silva. The papers have been arranged into 3 series - art, ornithological research, and biographical and personal material. The series strives to retain Carl’s arrangement where it exists and the archives has determined an arrangement for the rest to illustrate his work and process. The existing collection has been arranged into three series:Series 1: ArtSub-Series 1:...
Dates: 1973 - 2013

Untitled -- Certificates belonging to Archie D'Silva, bulk: 1936, 1980

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 39
Identifier: MS-033-3-2-5-39
Scope and Contents

Folder contains a marks sheet issued by Government of Maharashtra to Carl D'Silva's father, Archie D'Silva, for finishing a diploma course in art and passing the intermediate grade drawing exam.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1936, 1980

Untitled -- Certificates from extra-curricular competitions, 1973 - 1979

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 40
Identifier: MS-033-3-2-5-40
Scope and Contents Folder contains a certificate in Hindi from Bombay Prantiya Rashtrabhasha Prachar Sabha for winning first class in national language competition in 1973, a cerificate from St Mary's High School where Carl D'Silva did his primarily schooling for winning an inter-house football match on 27th September 1978, two certificates from St. Anne's Parish for winning first prize in a choral singing competition and second prize for Instrumental on the 23rd of July 1978, and a certificate from Konkan...
Dates: 1973 - 1979

Untitled -- Certificates from participation in art competitions, 1974 -1980

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 41
Identifier: MS-033-3-2-5-41
Scope and Contents Folder contains 2 certificates issued upon passing a drawing examination held by the Government of Maharashtra in 1974 and 1975, a consolation prize for participating in an on-the-spot art competition held by the Bombay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on 29th of November 1975, a first prize certificate from St. Anne's Parish for a painting competition on the 5th of January 1978, and a certificate of participation by Kala-Deep Student's Association at JJ School of Art for a...
Dates: 1974 -1980

Untitled -- Marks sheets from school, bulk: April 1979, September 1979

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 42
Identifier: MS-033-3-2-5-42
Scope and Contents

Folder contains three of Carl D'Silva's marks sheets from St. Mary's High School in Bombay.

Dates: Majority of material found in April 1979, September 1979

Carl D'Silva - A biographical sketch, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 43
Identifier: MS-033-3-2-5-43
Scope and Contents

Folder contains a laminated print with a brief on Carl D'Silva's life and work.

Dates: Undated

ID card issued by BNHS, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 44
Identifier: MS-033-3-2-5-44
Scope and Contents

Folder contains an identity card issued by Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) to Carl D'Silva as a staff artist at the institute.

Dates: Undated

Sub-Series 3: Ephemera

 Sub-Series — Box: MS-033 Box 5
Identifier: MS-033-3-3
Content Description From the Collection: This collection contains material related to the life and work of Goan bird illustrator, Carl D’Silva. The papers have been arranged into 3 series - art, ornithological research, and biographical and personal material. The series strives to retain Carl’s arrangement where it exists and the archives has determined an arrangement for the rest to illustrate his work and process. The existing collection has been arranged into three series:Series 1: ArtSub-Series 1:...
Dates: 1973 - 2013

Cole Race Card, Bombay Meeting 1988-89, 5 February 1989

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 45
Identifier: MS-033-3-3-5-45
Scope and Contents

Folder consists of Carl D'Silva's copy of Cole Race Card, a guide for race-goers with information on participating horses, their weight, age, jockeys and more.

Dates: 5 February 1989

Copy of Weekend Express, Indian Express Bombay (1989), 25 November, 1989

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 46
Identifier: MS-033-3-3-5-46
Scope and Contents

Folder consists of a copy retained by Carl D'Silva for one of multiple possible articles. The edition includes an article on ventroloquist Ramdas Padhye; a profile of the folk art of C.D. Mistry; an article on the white horses of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna; a profile of a young snake enthusiast named Mahesh Sathe; and poems, anecdotes and art by various youngsters.

Dates: 25 November, 1989

Letraset graphic art sheets, 15 October 1991

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 47
Identifier: MS-033-3-3-5-47
Scope and Contents

Folder consists of Letraset's product information, catalogue, and various 'Letratone' transparent screens used for artwork by Carl D'Silva.

Dates: 15 October 1991

Dreambird, Trip to India -- Checklist for birdwatchers, 1993

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 48
Identifier: MS-033-3-3-5-48
Scope and Contents

Folder contains a booklet for birdwatchers used by Carl D'Silva that includes a list of birds and empty pages to record bird sightings and related notes.

Dates: 1993

Bacon's Excelsior Books on Lettering, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 49
Identifier: MS-033-3-3-5-49
Scope and Contents

Folder contains Carl D'Silva's copy of a book on lettering designed and compiled by lettering artist Frank Steeley ca. 1902.

Dates: Undated

Untitled -- Collectibles belonging to Carl D'Silva, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 50
Identifier: MS-033-3-3-5-50
Scope and Contents

Folder contains assorted items part of Carl D'Silva's personal collection. These include a cut-out of a Richie Rich drawing, a painting titled 'Early Romance' by the american artist Russell Sambrook whose work was regularly featured in The Saturday Evening Post, and a stramp-size print of Mary and Jesus.

Dates: Undated

Untitled -- Prints of sketches collected by Carl D'Silva, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 51
Identifier: MS-033-3-3-5-51
Scope and Contents

Folder contains prints of various untitled sketches of the Royal Society for Protection of Birds (RSPB) lodge in the UK, an RSPB bus, and a bird of prey mid-flight.

Dates: Undated

Untitled -- Postcard, Leopard and Cubs, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 52
Identifier: MS-033-3-3-5-52
Scope and Contents

Folder contains a postcard with an illustration of a leopard with its cub by the british animal illustrator Ralph Thompson collected by or sent to Carl D'Silva.

Dates: Undated

Untitled -- Visiting card, India Birds Organisation, Undated

 File — Box: MS-033 Box 5, Folder: 53
Identifier: MS-033-3-3-5-53
Scope and Contents

Folder contains a visiting card for India Birds Organisation a charity supported by Bombay Natural History Society and Indian Bird Conservation Network.

Dates: Undated