Box MS-046 Box 3

Newspaper clipping. The Searchlight (by arrangement with the Hindustan Times).

Bird and Bird Watching. By R.M. Naik, published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). 50 page book with 16 chapters on themes including naming birds, purpose and colouration of feathers, how birds fly and eat, nests and eggs of birds, and India's national bird. In foreword, S.V.C Aiya, Director, NCERT, says book and its contents would "motivate the school children to pick up the wonderful hobby of bird watching".

"Foul Murder of our Wild Animals: Stop it Now, or..." - article in The Illustrated Weekly of India by Feroze Gheyara

"Save the Tiger and its Prey" - article by R.K. Raju. Unknown newspaper

"Sanctuaries -- Good and Bad" - article and photographs by S. Theodore Baskaran. And "Our Sanctuaries -- It's an Uncertain Future" - article by Belinda Wright. Both in same issue of The Illustrated Weekly of India. Includes mention of Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary, and additional photographs by Sher Jang Singh.

"A Home for Tigers" - article by Billy Arjan Singh in The Illustrated Weekly of India. Excerpts from Singh's book, "Tiger Haven". Photographs by K.S. Sankhala, R.B. Bedi.

Typed notes by C.M. Inglis, with light annotations, including over 360 bird species names, common names, habitat and personal observations of a bird.

Typed draft (unknown writer) with observations sectioned by state. West Bengal (Sanctuaries: Jaldapura, Mahanadi, Senchal, Gorumara, Chapramari, Sajnakhali Island, Lothian Island and Halliday Island); Orissa (Mayubhanj National Park, Sanctuaries: Debigarh, Raigoda, Chandka, Balukhand); Bihar(National Parks: Hazaribagh, Palamau. Sanctuaries: Sasangdaburu, Bamiabaru, Songra, Baresand, Kodarma)

Typed draft, unknown writer or publisher. Draws on resolutions passed at the 10th General Assembly of the IUCN at New Delhi In November 1969. Includes three recommendations, specifically on creation of parks, wildlife refuge, wilderness areas. Outlines boundaries for what is not to be designated a national park. Notes on Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary and Calcutta Salt Lake Area.

Notebook with alphabetical list of birds (common English names) with printed illustrations. Includes space for bird watchers to fill details about name, common name, size, colours, character, food, nest description, nesting season, enemies, date first seen in the year, approximate date seen the previous year. Annotated with entries for most birds, unknown author.

Printed book with details about the coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II, the crowns and state regalia, and a three-dimensional fold-out of the royal procession.

Handwritten notes on the Hindustani classical music thata system, progression of various ragas, music scales, contrast and comparison with European styles and Carnatic music. Three handwritten sheets on recipes for breakfast.