Box MS-046 Box 1

Scope and Contents Nov 19, 1954: Copy of letter to Raichowdhury regarding contribution of CM Inglis on birds of Darbhanga district, checklist of birds of Bihar. Notes that Ara wrote up a shorter contribution on his behalf for the Bihar Gazetteers revision, and that his larger contribution would not be appropriate for the Gazetteer. Requests for payment to Mrs Inglis for CM Inglis' contribution. Undated: To Roychowdhury [Archivist's note: Raichowhdhury?] re: a critique of the Poona Gazetteer system...

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From Bump (Foreign Service, American Embassy, New Delhi) to Ara (European Bachelor's Quarters, Doranda, Ranchi) re: Ara's manuscript on the "Birds of the Bihar Forests" (Includes manuscript). Appreciates Ara's writing, understanding of ecology of wildlife, and for Ara's article on animal populations published in the Times of India.

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From P.V. George (Circuit House, Patna). Seven letters re: ringing of thousands of birds for tracking with details of species and number of birds, working with bird catchers (Mirshikar) for ringing, lack of community interest in preservation of wildlife, conversations with BNHS and Salim Ali about protection of Kabar Lake, visit of Salim Ali to Bihar, relocation of George to the Natural History Museum (Bird Section) in Baghdad University, Iraq.

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Revision comments for Ara's article in the Journal of the BNHS, "Hazaribagh National Park Revisited". Addition of Hindi and local English names for scientific names of plants, clarification regarding observations of the "green willow warbler".

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Clarification sought re: measurements of bird houses. Ghosh is the grandchild of Pritti Ranjan Sen, Ara's friend, and says her favourite hobby is bird watching. Her letter is a follow-up to reading Ara's book, 'Watching Birds'.

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Archival papers relating to the life and work of the ornithologist, Jamal Ara, including correspondence, unpublished manuscripts, field diaries, notebooks, drafts of articles and final copies. Material ranging from 1940s to 1980s, almost all in the form of paper. Some material in Urdu. Volume approx 1 x 1 x 1.5 cubic feet.

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Archival papers relating to the life and work of the ornithologist, Jamal Ara, including correspondence, unpublished manuscripts, field diaries, notebooks, drafts of articles and final copies. Material ranging from 1940s to 1980s, almost all in the form of paper. Some material in Urdu. Volume approx 1 x 1 x 1.5 cubic feet.

Content Description From the Collection:

Archival papers relating to the life and work of the ornithologist, Jamal Ara, including correspondence, unpublished manuscripts, field diaries, notebooks, drafts of articles and final copies. Material ranging from 1940s to 1980s, almost all in the form of paper. Some material in Urdu. Volume approx 1 x 1 x 1.5 cubic feet.

Content Description From the Collection:

Archival papers relating to the life and work of the ornithologist, Jamal Ara, including correspondence, unpublished manuscripts, field diaries, notebooks, drafts of articles and final copies. Material ranging from 1940s to 1980s, almost all in the form of paper. Some material in Urdu. Volume approx 1 x 1 x 1.5 cubic feet.

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Two drafts for booklet on "Bihar Birds", titled "Birds and You". Includes letter to Uma Nath, Public Relations Department, Patna, Bihar. Draft is approximately 34 pages with "76 of the commonest birds found in the State, together with four chapters of general interest on birds and bird watching". Reference to 29 black and white (and one coloured) illustrations, but not enclosed with draft. Also see MS-046-2-3-2-8, MS-046-2-3-2-9 and MS-046-2-3-2-10 (Illustrations).

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Archival papers relating to the life and work of the ornithologist, Jamal Ara, including correspondence, unpublished manuscripts, field diaries, notebooks, drafts of articles and final copies. Material ranging from 1940s to 1980s, almost all in the form of paper. Some material in Urdu. Volume approx 1 x 1 x 1.5 cubic feet.

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Includes handwritten and typed draft

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Typed draft

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Drafts of ten articles on Chota Nagpur landscapes with titles: The Natural Scene; Spring in the Jungle; Holiday on Wheels; The Monsoon; Colour in the Forest; The Interior; Scenic Changes; Sylvan Trails; Floral Sleeping Beauty; No Name

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Typed draft

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Handwritten and typed drafts. Includes Sami Ahmad's draft from ca 1949 for amendments to the "Wild Life Protection Act", approved by BNHS. Includes handwritten letter from Ara to unnamed individual re: Ahmad's draft, Ara's additional comments and the need to balance human life and preservation of wild life.

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Typed draft

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Handwritten draft. Includes notes for narration. Likely audio script.

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Typed draft

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Two typed drafts with annotations

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Typed draft

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Typed draft with annotations

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Handwritten

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Typed draft

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Handwritten and typed drafts.

Content Description From the Collection:

Archival papers relating to the life and work of the ornithologist, Jamal Ara, including correspondence, unpublished manuscripts, field diaries, notebooks, drafts of articles and final copies. Material ranging from 1940s to 1980s, almost all in the form of paper. Some material in Urdu. Volume approx 1 x 1 x 1.5 cubic feet.

Content Description From the Collection:

Archival papers relating to the life and work of the ornithologist, Jamal Ara, including correspondence, unpublished manuscripts, field diaries, notebooks, drafts of articles and final copies. Material ranging from 1940s to 1980s, almost all in the form of paper. Some material in Urdu. Volume approx 1 x 1 x 1.5 cubic feet.

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Includes notes in English and Urdu, with references to narrative voice. Possible audio script.

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Handwritten in Urdu, numbered draft. Includes one article on 'Darzi chidiya' - tailor bird.

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Handwritten and typed drafts.