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MS-012MS-012 Leslie Coleman Papers MS-012Venkat SrinivasanArchives at NCBS

March 30, 2022

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-05-24 02:30:35 +0000.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Archives at NCBS Leslie Coleman Papers Coleman, L C (Leslie Charles) (1878-1954) Srinivasan, Venkat MS-012 /repositories/2/resources/28 2.5 Linear Feet 5 Hollinger style archive-boxes and 1 oversize container 1913 - 2014 English MS-012 Box 1 MS-012 Box 2 MS-012 Box 3 MS-012 Box 4 MS-012 Box 5 Biographical / Historical

Leslie Charles Coleman was an entomologist and plant pathologist, who was appointed as the first Director of Agriculture in Mysore State. He is renowned for setting up local agricultural and experimental unions and research institutions across the state which lead to the growth of agricultural schools and educational institutions in the region. He was born on 16th June, 1878 in Ontario, Canada. After his schooling, following in the footsteps of his brothers, Coleman became a primary school teacher. In 1900, he graduated in science from the University of Toronto. He spent the summer of 1904 studying oyster cultivation at a marine research station in Malpeque and at Georgian Bay. After which he moved to Germany to obtain a doctorate from University of Göttingen. He trained under Heinrich Klebahn in mycology. Adolf Lehmann, a German-Canadian chemist who worked as agricultural chemist in Mysore state, recruited Coleman, who then moved to India in 1908, after he accepted the post of mycologist and entomologist in the State of Mysore.

After Lehmann's unexpected departure, Coleman only after 10 months in India, found himself heading the Department of Agricultural Chemistry and a smaller Department of Mycology and Entomology. He worked primarily on plant protection, studying specific plant diseases and pests affecting cash crops in Mysore state such as Pellicularia koleroga in areca plantations and a pest Colemania sphenarioides which affected sorghum. He was known for implementing inexpensive solutions such as the Bordeaux mixture that cultivators could easily adapt. Coleman mentored a group of agricultural scientists in his department; K Kunhikannan, M J Narasimhan and Venkatrao K. Badami all worked with Coleman and studied plants and insects, researching areas such as low-cost pest management and experimental agricultural projects.

Coleman believed that the role of agricultural sciences was to create solutions and practices that could easily be adapted by cultivators. His collaborative and practical approach led to the creation of Agricultural and Experimental Unions. The Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union was set up in 1918. Its success led to the creation of many more across the state. These unions consisted of land-owning cultivators who were interested in carrying out experimental trails with crops. He also influenced government policies in the state in relation to agriculture and education. He was the founding principal of the Hebbal Agricultural School in 1913 which was integrated into the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore in 1964. Similar schools were set up in Hassan and Chikkanhalli. His research and study on diseases affecting coffee influenced him to work towards implementing a Diseases and Pest Act (1917) which made it compulsory for planters to compact the coffee stem-borer disease. He was responsible for the sericulture department in the 1920s and developed civil veterinary units in districts. Coleman returned to Canada in 1925 due to ill health, but returned to India in 1927. He worked with plantation owners across Mysore state, acting as advisor and helping in setting up various projects such as the Coffee Research Station(1925) in Balehonnur and the Mysore Sugar Company (1933) in Mandya. Coleman left India to teach at the Toronto University in 1934. He returned to India in 1953 to visit his friends, and travelled across Mysore state as a 'State Guest'. He reviewed the agricultural practices and compiled it into a report for the government in 1954. Shortly after returning to Canada, Coleman died in a car accident while travelling to his lab in Saanichton. Coleman was married twice. His first wife Mary Urquhart died while in India in 1918 and is buried in the Ralph Morris' estate in Biligirirangan Hills. They had a son named John Coleman. He married Phebe Ropes in 1923 and had two daughters Louisa and Ann and one son, Leslie Coleman Jr. After his return from India, Coleman was writing about his experiences working in the Mysore state and was compiling his memoirs.

Arrangement

The intellectual arrangement strives to preserve provenance and original order of the papers. Where an original order could not be found, the Archives has applied an order, and folders within sub-series are arranged usually in chronological or alphabetical order. See Scope and Content section for details.

 Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for public access unless mentioned otherwise. In its capacity as an academic and educational centre, the Archives at NCBS is making digital objects available online for open viewing and research purposes. The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. While there is open access, the user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before any use, reproduction or distribution of material. For details, please see Section 3 of our Access Policy: https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection draws from material related to Leslie Coleman donated by Dr. B. Mallik, Retired dean, GKVK. Coleman was appointed by the Maharaja of Mysore as Entomologist and Mycologist. He worked in Mysore from 1908 to 1933. When the Agriculture Department was established in 1913, he was appointed as its Director, a charge he held till 1933. Mallik received Coleman's archival documents from Coleman's family residing in Canada. Mallick wrote to Tom Widdowson informing him about the transfer of the Coleman material to NCBS Archives. Tom Widdowson consented to the transfer via email. Physical material was received on Feb 28, 2022 by Venkat Srinivasan, Archives at NCBS.

 Preferred Citation

MS-012, Leslie Coleman Papers, Archives at NCBS

 Content Description

This collection consists of the papers of Leslie Coleman, an entomologist, plant pathologist and virologist. He was the first Director of Agriculture in Mysore State. Coleman was instrumental in setting up agricultural research and agricultural education institutions in the state.

The Coleman papers are arranged into the following series:

Series 1: Correspondence

Series 2: Writings

Series 3: Media coverage

Series 4: Research reprints

Series 5: Photographs

Series 6: Material related to Coleman's demise

Series 7: Other material from Coleman family

Series 8: Material collected by Ann Widdowson

The Correspondence series consists of letters to and from Leslie Coleman and the Coleman family. These have been divided into sub-series, letters to Leslie Coleman, letters from Leslie Coleman to family during visit to India, 1953-54 and tributes. The letters from India in 1953-54, document the people, places and events that were part of Coleman's state sponsored tour of Mysore state. Tributes contain commemorative addresses given to Coleman during his visit to India in 1953-55.

Writings contain handwritten and typed work by Coleman reflecting on his work and travels in India. Coleman was thinking of writing a book about his time in India. His writings are based on his views and observations of agricultural practices and life in the villages and towns in the Mysore state.

The research reprints includes reports, papers and studies conducted by Coleman with his colleagues. Coleman's research interests in plant pathology and experimental agriculture is part of this series, including his study of the Deccan grasshopper species he had conducted with K Kunhi Kannan.

Media coverage of Coleman's retirement in 1933-34 contains newspaper clippings of an investiture ceremony and reports of Coleman's retirement which detail his contributions to the Department of Agriculture in Mysore State.

The photographs series contains photographs taken by Coleman or his family members. The sub-series includes albums, group photos, greeting cards, loose photos, and photos related to Coleman's visit to India in 1953-54. These document their everyday life in Mysore, travels around the state as well as in the rest of India. The photographs also document Coleman's work with colleagues at the Department of Agriculture and other agriculturists and farmers across the Mysore state. Documented in the photographs are the Coleman and Morris family, their domestic staff, public buildings and landscapes of Mysore state such as Carlton house and Billigirirangan hills, and social and cultural events namely the Mysore Dasara celebrations. There are a few official albums and photographs that document certain agricultural activity in the Mysore State such as the sericulture factory in Channapatna or areca nut processing. Some of the photographs are sensitive ethnographic portraits of people categorised on basis on religion, caste or occupation through cultural practises, costumes or objects.

Material related to Coleman's demise includes letters offering condolences sent to Coleman's family, and media coverage which contains obituaries and newspaper reports of Coleman's demise.

Correspondence sent to Coleman's family from friends in India or any work that contains references to Coleman have been kept under other material from Coleman family. This includes notes on family history and a part of a picture book on the family.

Material collected by Ann Widdowson, Coleman's daughter, are mostly related to a Coleman Lecture series and events at GKVK, Bangalore held in 2014. Also included are ephemera and documents related to Leslie Coleman such as biographical notes, a booklet etc.

Series 9 titled Material collected by S Subramanya contains a letter by Coleman sent to the Coleman family which was given to Subramanya by Ann Widdowson. It also includes a set of email correspondence between Subramanya and Widdowson.

 Conditions Governing Use

The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. The user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before use of the material. People interested in using the collections are requested to refer to the researcher guide for publication of material: https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

 Bangalore -- Karnataka -- India Bombay -- British Raj -- India Channapatna -- India Karachi -- British Raj London -- United Kingdom Kingdom of Mysore -- British Raj -- India Tiptur -- Karnataka -- India Halebidu -- Karnataka -- India Sravana Belagola -- Karnataka -- India Srirangapatna -- Karnataka -- India Attikan -- Karnataka BR Hills -- Biligiri Rangana Betta -- Karnataka Balehonnur -- Karnataka Bellary -- Karnataka -- India Carlton House -- Bangalore Chamundi Hills -- Karnataka Coorg -- Karnataka Danvers -- Massachusetts -- United States of America Darjeeling -- British Raj -- India Doddaballapur -- Karnataka -- India Farewell Rock -- Wales -- United Kingdom Fatehpur Sikri -- Agra -- United Provinces -- British Raj -- India Gander -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Canada Gauribidanur -- Goridibinur -- Karnataka Honnametti -- Karnataka Hoskote -- Karnataka Kolar -- Karnataka -- India Krishna Raja Sagara -- Karnataka Lalbagh -- Bangalore -- Karnataka Lalitha Mahal -- Mysore -- Karnataka Magadi -- Karnataka -- India Mysore Zoo -- Karnataka -- India Ooty -- Ootacamund -- Udhagamandalam Nilgiris -- Karnataka -- Tamil Nadu Qutb Minar -- Delhi -- India Saanichton -- British Columbia -- Canada Shivanasamudra -- Sivasamudram -- Karnataka Somanathapura -- Karnataka Thirthahalli -- Shimoga -- Karnataka Taj Mahal -- Agra -- India Agricultural and Experimental Union Botanical Society of Central College Canada Lab of Plant Pathology Coffee Research Station Director of Agriculture Director of Public Health, Mysore Government of Mysore Institute of Technology Mysore Agricultural Department Mysore Planters Association Mysore Sugar Company United Planters Association of South India Adivasi Agricultural implements Agricultural innovations Agricultural instruments Agricultural policy Agricultural students Agriculture Betel nut Coffee berry borer Coffee plantations Colonial portraits Colonial administrators Colonies Farm supplies Field experiments Grasshopper Malabar squirrel Sugar factories Sugar plantations Traditional farming Coleman Coleman, Ann Coleman, Louisa Coleman, Phebe Palmer, Luella C Morris, Randolph "Ralph" Camroux, Colonel, 1895-1977 Nasiruddin, Syed Rao, D G Ramachandra Krishnayya, HV K.H., Srinivasan Kunhikannan, K Coleman, Leslie, Jr. Series 1: CorrespondenceMS-012-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/9726MS-012 Box 1MS-012 Box 2Sub-Series 1: Letters to Leslie ColemanMS-012-1-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/9727MS-012 Box 1Students of agriculture, Mysore Director of AgricultureMS-012-1-1-1-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/972817 April 1915MS-012 Box 11

Students of agriculture, Mysore Director of Agriculture

Scope and Contents

From Students of Agriculture to Leslie Coleman, Director of Agriculture in Mysore, dated 17th April, 1915. The letter is printed on a silk cloth. Students express their gratitude to Coleman for his guidance.

AgricultureDr. h c .W RuhlandMS-012-1-1-1-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/9729Ruhland, Eugen Otto Wilhelm, 1878-19603 July 1951MS-012 Box 12

Dr. h c .W Ruhland

Scope and Contents

From Wilhelm Ruhland, Botanist, to Leslie Coleman, dated 3rd July, 1951. Concerning shipment of fava beans that Coleman had requested.

Rau, K.VenkatagiriMS-012-1-1-1-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/973010 December 1951MS-012 Box 13

Rau, K.Venkatagiri, 10 December 1951

Scope and Contents

From K. Venkatagiri Rau to Leslie Coleman, dated 10th December, 1951. Rau reports on his duties as an Agricultural Inspector at Tiptur.

Srinivasan, K HMS-012-1-1-1-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/973125 February 1952MS-012 Box 14

Srinivasan, K H

Scope and Contents

Copy of a letter from K. H. Srinivasan to Leslie Coleman, dated 25th February, 1952. Discussing whereabouts of mutual acquaintances from Mysore Agricultural Department.

Krishnayya, H VMS-012-1-1-1-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/97323 March 1952MS-012 Box 15

Krishnayya, H V

Scope and Contents

From H. V. Krishnayya to Leslie Coleman, dated 3rd March, 1952. Pleasantries and reminiscences of time spent together in India.

Bennur, S HMS-012-1-1-1-6/repositories/2/archival_objects/973318 March 1952MS-012 Box 16

Bennur, S H

Scope and Contents

Letter from S H Bennur to Leslie Coleman, dated 18th March, 1952. Pleasantries and update on the status of Mysore sugar company at Mandya, Mysore.

Krishna Rao, M.B.MS-012-1-1-1-7/repositories/2/archival_objects/97344 April 1952MS-012 Box 17

Krishna Rao, M.B.

Scope and Contents

From M. B. Krishna Rao to Leslie Coleman, dated 4th April, 1952. Pleasantries and reminiscences about the time spent together in India.

Krishnayya, H VMS-012-1-1-1-8/repositories/2/archival_objects/97357 April 1952MS-012 Box 18

Krishnayya, H V

Scope and Contents

Letter from H. V. Krishnayya to Leslie Coleman, dated 7th April, 1952. Pleasantries and reports on whereabouts of mutual acquaintances like M Visvesvaraya and Sakamma.

Bennur, S HMS-012-1-1-1-9/repositories/2/archival_objects/973625 April 1952MS-012 Box 19

Bennur, S H

Scope and Contents

From S H Bennur to Leslie Coleman, dated 25th April, 1952. Pleasantries and references to Mysore Sugar Factory.

Krishnayya, H VMS-012-1-1-1-10/repositories/2/archival_objects/973720 May 1952MS-012 Box 110

Krishnayya, H V

Scope and Contents

From H. V. Krishnayya to Leslie Coleman, dated 20th May, 1952. Pleasantries and reports on the whereabouts of mutual acquaintances including P. M. N. Naidu.

Krishnayya, H VMS-012-1-1-1-11/repositories/2/archival_objects/97388 October 1952MS-012 Box 111

Krishnayya, H V

Scope and Contents

From H. V. Krishnayya to Leslie Coleman, dated 8th October, 1952. Pleasantries and discussion on P. M. N. Naidu's research into cattle and poultry.

Krishnayya, H VMS-012-1-1-1-12/repositories/2/archival_objects/973910 November 1952MS-012 Box 112

Krishnayya, H V

Scope and Contents

From H. V. Krishnayya to Leslie Coleman, dated 10th November, 1952. Pleasantries plus a reference to Coleman's articles about Indian agriculture on 'Canadian Forum'.

Penning, C J HMS-012-1-1-1-13/repositories/2/archival_objects/97403 January 1953MS-012 Box 113

Penning, C J H

Scope and Contents

From C. J. H. Penning, Ex General Manager of Mysore Sugar Company to Leslie Coleman, dated 3rd January, 1953. Refers to his travels to several sugar plantations across the colonies. Also includes references to Col W. L.Crawford, V. P. Madhav Rao and Arcot Ramaswamy Mudaliar.

Krishnayya, H VMS-012-1-1-1-14/repositories/2/archival_objects/974129 January 1953MS-012 Box 114

Krishnayya, H V

Scope and Contents

From H. V. Krishnayya to Leslie Coleman, dated 29th January, 1953. Discusses Coleman's articles about Indian agriculture on 'Canadian Forum'.

Bonarjee, D IMS-012-1-1-1-15/repositories/2/archival_objects/974210 February 1953MS-012 Box 115

Bonarjee, D I

Scope and Contents

From D. I. Bonarjee to Leslie Coleman, dated 10th February, 1953. Concerning Payment Forms.

UntitledMS-012-1-1-1-16/repositories/2/archival_objects/974315 February 1953MS-012 Box 116

Untitled

Scope and Contents

To Leslie Coleman, dated 15th February, 1953. From a practising doctor who was the Director of Public Health in Mandya. Including references to an anti-malaria programme that is being carried out in Mysore state.

Morris, RalphMS-012-1-1-1-17/repositories/2/archival_objects/974429 April 1953MS-012 Box 117

Morris, Ralph

Scope and Contents

Pleasantries and whereabouts of mutual acquaintances. Includes a reference to coffee berry borer treatment with 'agrocide'.

Krishnayya, H VMS-012-1-1-1-18/repositories/2/archival_objects/974531 May 1953MS-012 Box 118

Krishnayya, H V

Scope and Contents

Discusses Coleman's article on village life in India. Includes references to issues such as temple-entry, conversion and mistreatment of lower caste groups.

Srinivasan, K HMS-012-1-1-1-19/repositories/2/archival_objects/97462 July 1953MS-012 Box 119

Srinivasan, K H

Scope and Contents

Concerning Coleman's planned visit to India to advise on 'Coffee matters'.

Hanumanthaiya, KMS-012-1-1-1-20/repositories/2/archival_objects/97479 July 1954MS-012 Box 120

Hanumanthaiya, K

Scope and Contents

From K Hanumanthaiya, Chief Minister, Mysore state, to Leslie Coleman dated 9th July, 1954. Concerning Coleman's visit to the state and his recommendations regarding the Agricultural Department in Mysore State.

Hanumanthaiah, K (Kengal), 1908-1980Rao, B.GanapathMS-012-1-1-1-21/repositories/2/archival_objects/974818 August 1954MS-012 Box 121

Rao, B.Ganapath

Scope and Contents

Pleasantries and reports on the whereabouts of B Ganapath Rao's family.

Rau, M.N.KrishnaMS-012-1-1-1-22/repositories/2/archival_objects/974927 August 1954MS-012 Box 122

Rau, M.N.Krishna

Scope and Contents

Pleasantries and reports on events in Mysore state.

Srinivasan, K HMS-012-1-1-1-23/repositories/2/archival_objects/975027 August 1954MS-012 Box 123

Srinivasan, K H

Scope and Contents

Discusses Coleman's visit to Mysore State. Includes Coleman's recommendations regarding the Agricultural Department in Mysore State.

Sub-Series 2: Letters from Leslie Coleman - Visit to IndiaMS-012-1-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/9751Coleman, L C (Leslie Charles) (1878-1954)1953-1954MS-012 Box 1Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-24/repositories/2/archival_objects/975216 November 1953MS-012 Box 124

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Discusses his journey from Gander to London.

ColemanColeman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-25/repositories/2/archival_objects/975318 November 1953MS-012 Box 125

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Discusses his journey to Karachi.

ColemanColeman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-26/repositories/2/archival_objects/975418 November 1953MS-012 Box 126

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Discusses his journey to Bombay.

ColemanColeman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-27/repositories/2/archival_objects/975519 November 1953MS-012 Box 127

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Discusses his welcome and stay at Bangalore.

ColemanColeman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-28/repositories/2/archival_objects/975620 November 1953MS-012 Box 128

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Concerning his stay in Mysore State.

ColemanColeman, LouisaMS-012-1-2-1-29/repositories/2/archival_objects/975723 November 1953MS-012 Box 129

Coleman, Louisa

Scope and Contents

Detailing events and anecdotes about his stay in Mysore state.

Coleman, LouisaColeman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-30/repositories/2/archival_objects/975824 November 1953MS-012 Box 130

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Anecdotes about his stay as 'State Guest'. Mentions meeting with the Chief Minister and Robert Lake, Chairman of the Mysore Planters Association.

ColemanColeman, LouisaMS-012-1-2-1-31/repositories/2/archival_objects/975926 November 1953MS-012 Box 131

Coleman, Louisa

Scope and Contents

Detailing events and anecdotes about his stay in Mysore state. Mentions Vice President Nixon's visit to India.

Coleman, LouisaColeman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-32/repositories/2/archival_objects/976026 November 1953MS-012 Box 132

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Anecdotes about his stay in Mysore state.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-33/repositories/2/archival_objects/976130 November 1953MS-012 Box 133

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Detailing events and anecdotes about his stay in Mysore state. Mentions a meeting with Chairman of Mysore Sugar Company and the Bangalore Literary Union.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-34/repositories/2/archival_objects/97622 December 1953MS-012 Box 134

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Detailing events and anecdotes about his stay in Mysore state. Mentions a meeting with Ralph Morris.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-35/repositories/2/archival_objects/97633 December 1953MS-012 Box 135

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Detailing events and anecdotes about his stay in Bangalore, including a shopping trip to Commercial Street in Bangalore.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-36/repositories/2/archival_objects/97645 December 1953MS-012 Box 136

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Detailing events and anecdotes about his stay in Mysore state. Mentions inauguration of a new glass house at Lal Bagh in Bangalore.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-37/repositories/2/archival_objects/976510 December 1953MS-012 Box 137

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his tour of villages in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices and departments.

Coleman, LouisaMS-012-1-2-1-38/repositories/2/archival_objects/976611 December 1953MS-012 Box 138

Coleman, Louisa

Scope and Contents

Detailing sights and events during his tour of villages in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices and departments.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-39/repositories/2/archival_objects/976714 December 1953MS-012 Box 139

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his tour of Marathahalli in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices and departments. Refers to an anti-malaria drive in Mysore state.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-40/repositories/2/archival_objects/976817 December 1953MS-012 Box 140

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay at Coffee Research Station, Balehonnur in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices.

Coleman, AnnMS-012-1-2-1-41/repositories/2/archival_objects/976918 December 1953MS-012 Box 141

Coleman, Ann

Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay at Coffee Research Station, Balehonnur in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices.

Coleman, LouisaMS-012-1-2-1-42/repositories/2/archival_objects/977018 December 1953MS-012 Box 142

Coleman, Louisa

Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay at Coffee Research Station, Balehonnur in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices.

Coleman, LouisaMS-012-1-2-1-43/repositories/2/archival_objects/977125 December 1953MS-012 Box 143

Coleman, Louisa

Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay at Honnametti with the Morris' in the Mysore state in India to evaluate agricultural practices.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-44/repositories/2/archival_objects/977229 December 1953MS-012 Box 144

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay at Mysore. Includes references to Mrs Irvine and Mrs McGann, attached as companions to Dowager Maharani of Mysore.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-45/repositories/2/archival_objects/977331 December 1953MS-012 Box 145

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay at Mandya. Mentions a commemoration ceremony for Coleman held at Mysore Sugar Company, also refers to the Krishnarajasagara dam.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-46/repositories/2/archival_objects/97746 January 1954MS-012 Box 146

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

A summary of events during his stay in Mysore state. Attached is a typewritten copy of the letter.

Coleman, LouisaMS-012-1-2-1-47/repositories/2/archival_objects/97758 January 1954MS-012 Box 147

Coleman, Louisa

Scope and Contents

Mentions W W Mayne, former coffee scientific officer at United Planters Association of South India.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-48/repositories/2/archival_objects/977610 January 1954MS-012 Box 148

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Mentions W W Mayne, Hebbal farm and Agricultural College. Attached is a typewritten version of the letter.

Coleman, AnnMS-012-1-2-1-49/repositories/2/archival_objects/977712 January 1954MS-012 Box 149

Coleman, Ann

Scope and Contents

From Leslie Coleman to Ann Coleman, dated 12th January, 1954. Detailing events during his stay in the Mysore state in India. Mentions Robert J. Flaherty, Van Ingen taxidermists.

Coleman, LouisaMS-012-1-2-1-50/repositories/2/archival_objects/977813 January 1954MS-012 Box 150

Coleman, Louisa

Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay in Mysore state. Mentions the Srinivasans.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-51/repositories/2/archival_objects/977914 January 1954MS-012 Box 151

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay in Mysore state. Mentions the M N Krishna Rao, Botanical Society of Central College.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-52/repositories/2/archival_objects/978025 January 1954MS-012 Box 152

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Detailing visit to Bellary during his tour of the Mysore state

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-53/repositories/2/archival_objects/978131 January 1954MS-012 Box 153

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Mentions Coffee Research Station, Balehonnur. Details the itinerary of the rest of Coleman's stay in Mysore state.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-54/repositories/2/archival_objects/97823 February 1954MS-012 Box 154

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Includes itinerary for the last half of Coleman's stay in Mysore state. Mentions difficulties of getting any business done in India.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-55/repositories/2/archival_objects/97839 February 1954MS-012 Box 155

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Mentions coffee planters of Coorg and Canadian Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-56/repositories/2/archival_objects/978412 February 1954MS-012 Box 156

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Detailing his visit to Spun Silk Mills at Channapatna. Mentions the Maharaja of Mysore state.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-57/repositories/2/archival_objects/978513 February 1954MS-012 Box 157

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Mentions last leg of Coleman's tour in Bangalore.

Coleman, AnnMS-012-1-2-1-58/repositories/2/archival_objects/978614 February 1954MS-012 Box 158

Coleman, Ann

Scope and Contents

Observations about villages that Coleman had visited during his tour of Mysore state.

Coleman, LouisaMS-012-1-2-1-59/repositories/2/archival_objects/978714 February 1954MS-012 Box 159

Coleman, Louisa

Scope and Contents

Mentions Principal of Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and Rama Reddy, a friend of Coleman's.

Palmer, Luella CMS-012-1-2-1-60/repositories/2/archival_objects/978817 February 1954MS-012 Box 160

Palmer, Luella C

Scope and Contents

Mentions a report on agricultural practices that Coleman was commissioned to write by the government.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-61/repositories/2/archival_objects/978919 February 1954MS-012 Box 161

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Details his tour of Hoskote and Kolar.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-62/repositories/2/archival_objects/97903 March 1954MS-012 Box 162

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Mentions a report on agricultural practices that Coleman was writing for the government. Also includes mention of 17 framed addresses given to Coleman in India.

Coleman, LouisaMS-012-1-2-1-63/repositories/2/archival_objects/97916 March 1954MS-012 Box 163

Coleman, Louisa

Scope and Contents

Regarding journey back to Canada. Mentions Morris' and Davisons of Oakville.

Coleman FamilyMS-012-1-2-1-64/repositories/2/archival_objects/979221 March 1954MS-012 Box 164

Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Mentions A R Gopala Ayengar, K Hanumanthaiya, Chief Minister, Mysore state and R Nagan Gowda, Minister of Agriculture. Includes references to M J Narasimhan, and H V Krishnayya.

Coleman, LouisaMS-012-1-2-1-65/repositories/2/archival_objects/979322 March 1954MS-012 Box 165

Coleman, Louisa

Scope and Contents

Regarding plans for London during journey back to Canada

Sub-Series 3: TributesMS-012-1-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/9794MS-012 Box 2Bangalore District Sericulture ConferenceMS-012-1-3-OS-6-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/979521 December 1924Oversized 62

Bangalore District Sericulture Conference

Scope and Contents

A commemorative address printed on silk given to Coleman at the Bangalore District Sericulture Conference in Channapatna. Includes a song about silk and sericulture in Kannada.

Tai NaduMS-012-1-3-2-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/979618 November 1953MS-012 Box 21

Tai Nadu

Scope and Contents

Titled 'Tai Nadu' (Motherland). Welcomes Coleman back to Mysore state and details his achievements during his service in India.

Taluk Agricultural and Experimental Union, ThirthahalliMS-012-1-3-2-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/979716 December 1953MS-012 Box 22

Taluk Agricultural and Experimental Union, Thirthahalli

Scope and Contents

Mentions Coleman's role in protecting areca crop from the ravages of 'Koleroga' disease using Bordeaux mixture.

Chikmagalur District Agricultural and Experimental UnionMS-012-1-3-2-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/979821 December 1953MS-012 Box 23

Chikmagalur District Agricultural and Experimental Union

Scope and Contents

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, MandyaMS-012-1-3-2-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/97995 January 1954MS-012 Box 24

Mysore Sugar Company Limited, Mandya

Scope and Contents

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, YelahankaMS-012-1-3-2-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/98009 January 1954MS-012 Box 25

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Yelahanka

Scope and Contents

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 FarmersMS-012-1-3-2-6/repositories/2/archival_objects/980119 January 1954MS-012 Box 26

Chitradurga Taluk, Lakshmisagar Village Farmers

Scope and Contents

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, GoridibinurMS-012-1-3-2-7/repositories/2/archival_objects/980224 January 1954MS-012 Box 27

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Goridibinur

Scope and Contents

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 TalukMS-012-1-3-2-8/repositories/2/archival_objects/980313 February 1954MS-012 Box 28

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Channapatna Taluk

Scope and Contents

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 TalukMS-012-1-3-2-9/repositories/2/archival_objects/980413 February 1954MS-012 Box 29

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union Ryots of Ramanagaram Taluk

Scope and Contents

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, MagadiMS-012-1-3-2-10/repositories/2/archival_objects/980516 February 1954MS-012 Box 210

Taluk Agricultural Union, Magadi

Scope and Contents

Mentions activities of the Taluk Agricultural and Experimental Union, Magadi.

Kolar District Agricultural and Experimental UnionMS-012-1-3-2-11/repositories/2/archival_objects/980619 February 1954MS-012 Box 211

Kolar District Agricultural and Experimental Union

Scope and Contents

Mentions mixed farming methods in dry tracts in the arid Kolar district. Includes reference to Mokshagundam Visweswaraiah.

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Bangarpet TalukMS-012-1-3-2-12/repositories/2/archival_objects/980720 February 1954MS-012 Box 212

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Bangarpet Taluk

Scope and Contents

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 TalukMS-012-1-3-2-13/repositories/2/archival_objects/980821 February 1954MS-012 Box 213

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union, Chintamani Taluk

Scope and Contents

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 TitleMS-012-1-3-2-14/repositories/2/archival_objects/980921 February 1954MS-012 Box 214

Unknown Title

Scope and Contents

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 MahajansMS-012-1-3-2-15/repositories/2/archival_objects/981025 February 1954MS-012 Box 215

Mandya District Mahajans

Scope and Contents

Mentions Coleman's contribution in setting up of Coffee Research Station at Balehonnur and Visvesvaraya canal in Mandya.

Village Panchayat, Bidadi, Ramanagaram TalukMS-012-1-3-2-16/repositories/2/archival_objects/981110 March 1954MS-012 Box 216

Village Panchayat, Bidadi, Ramanagaram Taluk

Scope and Contents

Mentions Coleman's contribution in setting up a Veterinary Department in the taluk.

Series 2: WritingsMS-012-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/9812MS-012 Box 3Reflections on work as mycologist and entomologist to Government of Mysore in early 20th century, and life in IndiaMS-012-2-0-3-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/9813UndatedMS-012 Box 31Scope and Contents

Handwritten document by Coleman detailing his life and work in India.

Cattle in the Indian agricultural economyMS-012-2-0-3-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/9814UndatedMS-012 Box 32

Cattle in the Indian agricultural economy

Scope and Contents

Handwritten document by Coleman on the various ways cattle is used in farming in the Mysore state.

Reflections on visit to India in 1953-1954MS-012-2-0-3-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/9815UndatedMS-012 Box 33

Reflections on visit to India in 1953-1954

Scope and Contents

Handwritten document by Coleman commenting upon 'western know-how' in Indian agriculture.

The South Indian VillageMS-012-2-0-3-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/9816UndatedMS-012 Box 34

The South Indian Village

Scope and Contents

Typewritten note on the 'South Indian Village' with minor handwritten corrections. Includes two handwritten critiques and analyses of the piece.

Series 3: Media coverageMS-012-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/9817MS-012 Box 3India Director of Agriculture visits DanversMS-012-3-0-3-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/981828 September 1923MS-012 Box 35

India Director of Agriculture visits Danvers

Scope and Contents

Title: "India Director of Agriculture visits Danvers". Sub-title: "Dr LC Coleman has made great progress in crop development during 15 years of experimental service." Handwritten note at bottom: "Salem Sept 28, 1923"

Dr Leslie Coleman -- Services to Mysore AgricultureMS-012-3-0-3-6/repositories/2/archival_objects/9819ca 1933MS-012 Box 36

Dr Leslie Coleman -- Services to Mysore Agriculture

Scope and Contents

Title: " Dr. Leslie Coleman. Subtitle: " Services to Mysore Agriculture."

An Investiture Ceremony, held at the ResidencyMS-012-3-0-3-7/repositories/2/archival_objects/9820ca 1933MS-012 Box 37

An Investiture Ceremony, held at the Residency

Scope and Contents

Coleman honoured by the Resident in Mysore at an Institute Ceremony, in recognition of his work of agricultural development of Mysore State, discovery of the cause of 'Ring' disease in potatoes in India, control of disease in sericulture, design of a plough adopted across India, and other work.

A Delightful CeremonyMS-012-3-0-3-8/repositories/2/archival_objects/9821UndatedMS-012 Box 38

A Delightful Ceremony

Scope and Contents

Title: "A Delightful Ceremony". Sub-title: "Dr Coleman entertained on his recent honour"

Series 4: Research reprintsMS-012-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/9822MS-012 Box 3The Ring Disease of Potatoes (A Preliminary Report)MS-012-4-0-3-9/repositories/2/archival_objects/98231909MS-012 Box 39

The Ring Disease of Potatoes (A Preliminary Report)

Scope and Contents

The Ring Disease of Potatoes (A Preliminary Report) -- Mycological Series. Bulletin No. 1. Department of Agriculture, Mysore State. Printed at the Government Press, Bangalore.

The Rice Grasshopper (Hieroglyphus banian, Fabr.)MS-012-4-0-3-10/repositories/2/archival_objects/98241911MS-012 Box 310

The Rice Grasshopper (Hieroglyphus banian, Fabr.)

Scope and Contents

The Rice Grasshopper (Hieroglyphus banian, Fabr.). Entomological Series. Bulletin No. 1. Department of Agriculture, Mysore State. Assisted by K Kunhi Kannan, M.A., Assistant Entomologist. Printed at the Government Press, Bangalore.

Experiments on Paddy Cultivation during the years 1909-11MS-012-4-0-3-11/repositories/2/archival_objects/98251912MS-012 Box 311

Experiments on Paddy Cultivation during the years 1909-11

Scope and Contents

Experiments on Paddy Cultivation during the years 1909-11. General Series. Bulletin No. 2. Department of Agriculture, Mysore State. Written by Coleman and DG Ramachandra Rao, Farmer Manager. Printed at the Government Press, Bangalore. Two copies.

The Dead Arm Disease of Grapes in Ontario - A Preliminary StudyMS-012-4-0-3-12/repositories/2/archival_objects/98261928MS-012 Box 312

The Dead Arm Disease of Grapes in Ontario - A Preliminary Study

Scope and Contents

The Dead Arm Disease of Grapes in Ontario - A Preliminary Study. Reprinted from Scientific Agriculture, Vol. VIII., No. 5, January 1928, for the Ontario Department of Agriculture, Horticultural Experiment Station, Vineland, Ontario.

Report on the coffee berry borer, Stephanoderes Hampei, Ferr in JavaMS-012-4-0-3-13/repositories/2/archival_objects/98271931MS-012 Box 313

Report on the coffee berry borer, Stephanoderes Hampei, Ferr in Java

Scope and Contents

Report on the coffee berry borer, Stephanoderes Hampei, Ferr in Java. General Series - Bulletin No. 16. Department of Agriculture, Mysore State. Printed at the Government Press, Bangalore.

Chromosome abnormalities in an individual of chorthippus longicornis (acrididae)MS-012-4-0-3-14/repositories/2/archival_objects/98281947MS-012 Box 314

Chromosome abnormalities in an individual of chorthippus longicornis (acrididae)

Scope and Contents

Chromosome abnormalities in an individual of chorthippus longicornis (acrididae). Reprinted from Genetics 32: 435-447. Two copies.

Series 5: PhotographsMS-012-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/9829MS-012 Box 3MS-012 Box 4Sub-Series 1: Family albums and work site albumsMS-012-5-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/9830MS-012 Box 3MS-012 Box 4Family photo album -- travels in south India, north India, Europe and othersMS-012-5-1-OS-6-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/98311913, ca 1928-1931Oversized 61

Family photo album -- travels in south India, north India, Europe and others

Scope and Contents

Oversize family photo album with over 100 photographs stuck on sheets. Some loose sheets. Includes: Mysore Dasara procession, Chamundi, Halebid, Belur, Biligiriranga Hills (B.R. Hills), Sivasamudram, Mysore Darbar Silver Jubilee, Lalitha Mahal, Carlton House in Bangalore, Srirangapatna, Sravana Belagola Jain Shrine, Bangalore race course, Stupa in Benares, Darjeeling, Qutab Minar in Delhi, Doddaballapur, Mandya, Mysore Zoo, Bachelors' Ball in Bangalore in 1913, Photos from 'Pier 48' in likely European or English landscape with unknown family/friends, Photos from unknown (likely) East Asian country and shipping docks, unknown hilly landscape (likely in India)

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Bangalore home, Nilgiris, Mysore -- Part 1 of 4MS-012-5-1-3-15/repositories/2/archival_objects/9832ca 1924-1929MS-012 Box 315

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Bangalore home, Nilgiris, Mysore -- Part 1 of 4

Scope and Contents

Appears to cover 1924-1929. Includes house on Ali Asker Road; Attikan estate; Rayankere; Palace dairy" -- Part 1: Photos from Ooty, Wellington; Lumbani Dance; Wedding feast of sister of Doraswamy; Phebe R with dogs; Mysore dasara; Kodanad tea estate; Toda home; Keladi; Jog falls.

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Bangalore home, Nilgiris, Mysore -- Part 2 of 4MS-012-5-1-3-16/repositories/2/archival_objects/9833ca 1924-1929MS-012 Box 316

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Bangalore home, Nilgiris, Mysore -- Part 2 of 4

Scope and Contents

In envelope titled "Shyamal 2019-09-26. appears to cover 1924-1929. Includes house on Ali Asker Road; Attikan estate; Rayankere; Palace dairy" -- Part 2: Lambanis; Marikanive 1925; Snake charmer; Band; Board of Agriculture meeting 1924; Century Club; Hudugur; 7 Ali Asker Road House in Bangalore.

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Bangalore home, Nilgiris, Mysore -- Part 3 of 4MS-012-5-1-3-17/repositories/2/archival_objects/9834ca 1924-1929MS-012 Box 317

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Bangalore home, Nilgiris, Mysore -- Part 3 of 4

Scope and Contents

In envelope titled "Shyamal 2019-09-26. appears to cover 1924-1929. Includes house on Ali Asker Road; Attikan estate; Rayankere; Palace dairy" -- Part 3: Somnathpur temple; "LCC and Jock" - dog; Mysore dasara elephant "Salaam!!"; Mysore Palace lighting; Chamundi Hill temple; Phebe at Rayankere in June 1924; wedding of daughter of third princess, Mysore, June 1924;

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Bangalore home, Nilgiris, Mysore -- Part 4 of 4MS-012-5-1-3-18/repositories/2/archival_objects/9835ca 1924-1929MS-012 Box 318

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Bangalore home, Nilgiris, Mysore -- Part 4 of 4

Scope and Contents

In envelope titled "Shyamal 2019-09-26. appears to cover 1924-1929. Includes house on Ali Asker Road; Attikan estate; Rayankere; Palace dairy" -- Part 4: Single album page with family photos of Phebe, LCC, children, and family dogs.

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Tea gatherings, visits to hills and historic sites across Mysore, LCC's children. Part 1 of 3MS-012-5-1-3-19/repositories/2/archival_objects/9836ca 1924-1928, UndatedMS-012 Box 319

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Tea gatherings, visits to hills and historic sites across Mysore, LCC's children. Part 1 of 3

Scope and Contents

Loose sheets approx. 25 pp, over 100 photographs, mostly 2x3 inches. Includes: Sumarthpur Temple, Srirangapatna, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Bazaar Scenes, Nandi, Mysore Palace Courtyard, Postcards from Egypt, Mysore Dasara (1924), Mysore Palace elephant stables, Chamundi, Photos of Livestock.

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Tea gatherings, visits to hills and historic sites across Mysore, LCC's children. Part 2 of 3MS-012-5-1-3-20/repositories/2/archival_objects/9837ca 1924-1928, UndatedMS-012 Box 320

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Tea gatherings, visits to hills and historic sites across Mysore, LCC's children. Part 2 of 3

Scope and Contents

Loose sheets approx. 25 pp, over 100 photographs, mostly 2x3 inches. Includes: Field sites and paddy granaries, ragi field, Experimental Union Field Day, "Tea in our Compound, 1928", LCC on tractor, Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri, LCC and Phebe playing a game on a ship, Butler's family, Coffee growing and drying processes, Attikan Pulp House, Bellagi Hills, Trekking trip to Farewell Rock, photos of LCC's children - Louisa and Leslie Jr., with Phebe and the children's caretakers/ayah.

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Tea gatherings, visits to hills and historic sites across Mysore, LCC's children. Part 3 of 3MS-012-5-1-3-21/repositories/2/archival_objects/9838ca 1924-1928, UndatedMS-012 Box 321

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Tea gatherings, visits to hills and historic sites across Mysore, LCC's children. Part 3 of 3

Scope and Contents

Loose sheets approx. 25 pp, over 100 photographs, mostly 2x3 inches. Includes: Photos of LCC's children - Louisa and Leslie Jr., with Phebe and the children's caretakers/ayah, street scenes, 'Scenes at Tea for the Agriculture Department, 1928'.

Mysore Sericulture DepartmentMS-012-5-1-4-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/98391925MS-012 Box 41

Mysore Sericulture Department

Scope and Contents

Photos documenting the entire process of the sericulture department in Channapatna.

GenderKingdom of Mysore -- British Raj -- IndiaAgricultural innovationsAgriculture -- IndiaFamily photo album, loose sheets -- Toda, Lambani, Somnathpur, Halebid, MysoreMS-012-5-1-4-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/9840UndatedMS-012 Box 42

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Toda, Lambani, Somnathpur, Halebid, Mysore

Scope and Contents

Family photo album, loose sheets -- Toda, Lambani, Somnathpur, Halebid, Mysore. Photos from older black paper photo album stapled on brown sheets and envelopes. Includes sensitive colonial portraits of individuals from the Toda community, and photographs of Toda Temple.

Sub-Series 2: Group photographs with colleaguesMS-012-5-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/9841MS-012 Box 4Group photograph: Leslie C Coleman, Davison and othersMS-012-5-2-4-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/9842UndatedMS-012 Box 43

Group photograph: Leslie C Coleman, Davison and others

Scope and Contents

Group photo with over 50 people, with Leslie Coleman and Davison seated and garlanded in centre. Rest appear to be from India.

Group photograph: Leslie C Coleman and othersMS-012-5-2-4-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/9843UndatedMS-012 Box 44

Group photograph: Leslie C Coleman and others

Scope and Contents

Seated, L to R: Phebe R Coleman, Leslie C Coleman, Davison. Standing, L to R: Four individuals of Indian origin, signatures on photograph, not decipherable.

Group photograph: LCC and othersMS-012-5-2-4-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/9844UndatedMS-012 Box 45

Group photograph: LCC and others

Scope and Contents

Group photo with 8 people, with Leslie Coleman and Phebe Coleman seated in centre.

Group photograph: LCC and othersMS-012-5-2-4-6/repositories/2/archival_objects/9845UndatedMS-012 Box 46

Group photograph: LCC and others

Scope and Contents

Group photo with over 100 people. Leslie Coleman and Phebe Coleman seated and garlanded in centre.

Group photograph: LCC and othersMS-012-5-2-4-7/repositories/2/archival_objects/9846UndatedMS-012 Box 47

Group photograph: LCC and others

Scope and Contents

Group photo with 28 people, with Leslie Coleman and another person from India seated and garlanded in centre.

Group photograph: LCC and othersMS-012-5-2-4-8/repositories/2/archival_objects/9847UndatedMS-012 Box 48

Group photograph: LCC and others

Scope and Contents

Group photo with 45 people, with Leslie Coleman and another person from India seated and garlanded in centre.

Sub-Series 3: Greeting cardsMS-012-5-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/9848MS-012 Box 4The Palace, Mysore (Illuminated) -- Season's Greetings from Krishnaraja Wadiyar (Wodeyar)MS-012-5-3-4-9/repositories/2/archival_objects/98491932-1933MS-012 Box 49

The Palace, Mysore (Illuminated) -- Season's Greetings from Krishnaraja Wadiyar (Wodeyar)

Scope and Contents

Greeting card with photograph of palace, and royal seal in silk and gold

Statue Square, Mysore, at night -- Season's Greetings from Krishnaraja Wadiyar (Wodeyar)MS-012-5-3-4-10/repositories/2/archival_objects/98501933-1934MS-012 Box 410

Statue Square, Mysore, at night -- Season's Greetings from Krishnaraja Wadiyar (Wodeyar)

Scope and Contents

Greeting card with photograph of statue square and royal seal in silk and gold

The Palace, Mysore -- Season's Greetings from Krishnaraja Wadiyar (Wodeyar)MS-012-5-3-4-11/repositories/2/archival_objects/98511937-1938MS-012 Box 411

The Palace, Mysore -- Season's Greetings from Krishnaraja Wadiyar (Wodeyar)

Scope and Contents

Greeting card with photograph of the Mysore palace.

Indian Officer, Mysore Lancers -- Christmas and New Year's GreetingsMS-012-5-3-4-12/repositories/2/archival_objects/9852UndatedMS-012 Box 412

Indian Officer, Mysore Lancers -- Christmas and New Year's Greetings

Scope and Contents

Postcard sized greeting. Unknown sender, indecipherable signature

Sub-Series 4: Miscellaneous loose photographs - family, field work, research tools, public events, profilesMS-012-5-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/9853MS-012 Box 4Loose Photos -- Part 1 of 7 -- Research and farm / field visitsMS-012-5-4-4-13/repositories/2/archival_objects/98541920, 1932MS-012 Box 413

Loose Photos -- Part 1 of 7 -- Research and farm / field visits

Scope and Contents

"Loose Photos with some ID, mostly in Phebe Ropes Coleman's hand, some seem to be in the hand of her niece, Constance (Connie) Williams" -- Part 1: Mysore Imperial Transport Bullock in Residency Grounds (1920), Trenches for sugarcane in J C Farm (1932) [5 photos, approx 4x6 in]

Loose Photos -- Part 2 of 7 -- Family and home in IndiaMS-012-5-4-4-14/repositories/2/archival_objects/9855ca 1928-1933, UndatedMS-012 Box 414

Loose Photos -- Part 2 of 7 -- Family and home in India, ca 1928-1933

Scope and Contents

"Loose Photos with some ID, mostly in Phebe Ropes Coleman's hand, some seem to be in the hand of her niece, Constance (Connie) Williams" -- Part 2: Family: Leslie Coleman, Phebe Coleman, Louisa, Leslie Jr, Family dogs (Patrick and Bubbles), Aruldas, Miss Laybourne, Honnametti Bungalow, Yeluval Bungalow, Lecily (?) Gemmell, Hillside in Bangalore [21 photos, 2x3 in]

Loose Photos -- Part 3 of 7 -- Family and home in IndiaMS-012-5-4-4-15/repositories/2/archival_objects/9856ca 1928-1933, UndatedMS-012 Box 415

Loose Photos -- Part 3 of 7 -- Family and home in India

Scope and Contents

"Loose Photos with some ID, mostly in Phebe Ropes Coleman's hand, some seem to be in the hand of her niece, Constance (Connie) Williams" -- Part 3: Family: Leslie Coleman, Phebe Coleman, Louisa, Leslie Jr, Family dogs (Patrick and Bubbles), Elizabeth Ayah, Constance (Connie), Chicky (Malabar squirrel) [16 photos, approx. 2x3 in].

Loose Photos -- Part 4 of 7 -- Research and farm / field visitsMS-012-5-4-4-16/repositories/2/archival_objects/9857UndatedMS-012 Box 416

Loose Photos -- Part 4 of 7 -- Research and farm / field visits, Undated

Scope and Contents

"Loose Photos with some ID, mostly in Phebe Ropes Coleman's hand, some seem to be in the hand of her niece, Constance (Connie) Williams" -- Part 4: Sugarcane cultivation, paddy experimental plots in Chikkanahalli, jaggery processing, cattle breeding station, cane car for transporting cane, slip point shares, Mysore plough, Kirloskar plough, Eureka plough, Meston plough, Kolar mission plough, manure transportation, field trip with Ralph Morris and Sholigas, Chamarajanagar State Forest, photo of LCC in field. [18 photos. Approx. 4x6 in, some 2x3 in]

Loose Photos -- Part 5 of 7 -- Research, farm / field visits, agricultural workMS-012-5-4-4-17/repositories/2/archival_objects/9858UndatedMS-012 Box 417

Loose Photos -- Part 5 of 7 -- Research, farm / field visits, agricultural work

Scope and Contents

"Loose Photos with some ID, mostly in Phebe Ropes Coleman's hand, some seem to be in the hand of her niece, Constance (Connie) Williams" -- Part 5: Sugarcane fields, most others unidentified [11 photos. Approx. 3x5 in, some 2x3 in]

Loose Photos -- Part 6 of 7 -- Work and related individualsMS-012-5-4-4-18/repositories/2/archival_objects/9859UndatedMS-012 Box 418

Loose Photos -- Part 6 of 7 -- Work and related individuals

Scope and Contents

"Loose Photos with some ID, mostly in Phebe Ropes Coleman's hand, some seem to be in the hand of her niece, Constance (Connie) Williams" -- Part 6: Work related gathering with unidentified people, postcard of Krishnaraja Wadiyar [2 photos, approx 3x5 in]

Loose Photos -- Part 7 of 7 -- TravelsMS-012-5-4-4-19/repositories/2/archival_objects/9860UndatedMS-012 Box 419

Loose Photos -- Part 7 of 7 -- Travels

Scope and Contents

"Loose Photos with some ID, mostly in Phebe Ropes Coleman's hand, some seem to be in the hand of her niece, Constance Williams" -- Part 7: Travel: Sravana Belagola Jain Shrine, Belur Temple, Sivasamudram, Jog Falls, Halebid, Machan stay [12 photos, approx. 2x3 in]

Loose Photos -- Profile photographs of Coleman, field visit, train station, village sceneMS-012-5-4-4-20/repositories/2/archival_objects/98611925, UndatedMS-012 Box 420

Loose Photos -- Profile photographs of Coleman, field visit, train station, village scene

Scope and Contents

Five photos (undated unless stated otherwise): LCC on field visit in India, LCC with two people at train station in 1925, two profile photographs of LCC (likely ca 1910s or 1920s), one torn village scene photograph.

Mysore royal family (Wadiyar) processionMS-012-5-4-4-21/repositories/2/archival_objects/9862UndatedMS-012 Box 421

Mysore royal family (Wadiyar) procession

Scope and Contents

Krishnaraja Wadiyar on horse, in a procession.

Print of digital photograph of tombstone of "Mary MacDonald, beloved wife of Dr Leslie Coleman"MS-012-5-4-4-22/repositories/2/archival_objects/9863UndatedMS-012 Box 422

Print of digital photograph of tombstone of "Mary MacDonald, beloved wife of Dr Leslie Coleman"

Scope and Contents

Text on tombstone reads "… Of Mary MacDonald, beloved wife of Dr Leslie Coleman, Director of Agriculture in Mysore. Born in Oakville, Canada on the 19th October, 1882. Died at Attikan on the 10th May, 1918".

Unknown profile photograph (military attire)MS-012-5-4-4-23/repositories/2/archival_objects/9864UndatedMS-012 Box 423

Unknown profile photograph (military attire)

Scope and Contents

Barton Son and Co Ltd Photographers. Bangalore and Ootacamund (Ooty). Reg. No. 10620.

Unknown profile photograph (military attire)MS-012-5-4-4-24/repositories/2/archival_objects/9865UndatedMS-012 Box 424

Unknown profile photograph (military attire)

Scope and Contents

Scribbled on back: "Colonel Crawford??"

Field site, unidentifiedMS-012-5-4-4-25/repositories/2/archival_objects/9866UndatedMS-012 Box 425

Field site, unidentified

Scope and Contents

Foreground with two men walking. Background with industrial site and chimney with smoke.

Sub-Series 5: Visit to India, 1953-1954MS-012-5-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/9867MS-012 Box 4Guest at vocal performance at High School, Kolar -- 1954 Visit to IndiaMS-012-5-5-4-26/repositories/2/archival_objects/9868ca 1954MS-012 Box 426

Guest at vocal performance at High School, Kolar -- 1954 Visit to India

Scope and Contents

Photo of a musical performance taken at a meeting at a high school in Kolar. Leslie Coleman with Mr Ramenayengar. Includes handwritten inscription.

Department of Agriculture, Mysore -- 1954 Visit to IndiaMS-012-5-5-4-27/repositories/2/archival_objects/9869ca 1954MS-012 Box 427

Department of Agriculture, Mysore -- 1954 Visit to India

Scope and Contents

Photo album containing photographs taken by P R Raghuram Pillai at the Department of Agriculture during Coleman's visit in 1954. Photographs show Coleman with his colleagues and staff, tea ceremony, Coleman using lab instruments and other facilities at the Department.

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union District Branch, Mandya -- 1954 Visit to IndiaMS-012-5-5-4-28/repositories/2/archival_objects/9870ca 1954MS-012 Box 428

Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union District Branch, Mandya -- 1954 Visit to India

Scope and Contents

Photo album containing photographs taken during Coleman's visit to the Mysore Agricultural and Experimental Union at Mandya. Shows Coleman delivering a talk on a dias, photos with colleagues and members of the union.

Series 6: Material related to Coleman's demiseMS-012-6/repositories/2/archival_objects/9871MS-012 Box 5Sub-Series 1: CorrespondenceMS-012-6-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/9872MS-012 Box 5H.F Murland - Ms. ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/987314 September 1954MS-012 Box 51

H.F Murland - Ms. Coleman

Scope and Contents

Offers condolences to Ms. Coleman. Mentions Coleman's plans about writing a book about his travels in the Mysore state.

Unknown sender - Canada Lab of Plant PathologyMS-012-6-1-5-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/987415 September 1954MS-012 Box 52

Unknown sender - Canada Lab of Plant Pathology

Scope and Contents

Telegram about Coleman's death. Mentions informing Mysore Government about Coleman's demise.

R. Keith Hicks - Bertha ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/987515 September 1954MS-012 Box 53

R. Keith Hicks - Bertha Coleman

Scope and Contents

Offers condolences to Coleman Family.

T.M.C Taylor - Dominion LaboratoryMS-012-6-1-5-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/987615 September 1954MS-012 Box 54

T.M.C Taylor - Dominion Laboratory

Scope and Contents

Offers condolences to Coleman family on behalf of Dominion Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Saanichton B.C.

V.M Lingiah (Mysore Sugar Company) - Canada LaboratoryMS-012-6-1-5-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/987717 September 1954MS-012 Box 55

V.M Lingiah (Mysore Sugar Company) - Canada Laboratory

Scope and Contents

Offers condolences to Coleman family on behalf of Mysore Sugar Company from V. M. Lingiah. Attached is a condolence resolution passed at a meeting of officers and staff of Mysore Sugar Company.

Director of Agriculture (Mysore State) - Ann ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-6/repositories/2/archival_objects/987817 September 1954MS-012 Box 56

Director of Agriculture (Mysore State) - Ann Coleman

Scope and Contents

Telegram that expresses condolences to Coleman family from Director of Agriculture, Mysore state.

Chief Secretary (Government of Mysore) - Plant PathologyMS-012-6-1-5-7/repositories/2/archival_objects/987917 September 1954MS-012 Box 57

Chief Secretary (Government of Mysore) - Plant Pathology

Scope and Contents

Copy of telegram that offers condolences to Coleman family from Chief Secretary, Government of Mysore.

Laboratory Staff (Plant Pathology Saanichton) - Coleman FamilyMS-012-6-1-5-8/repositories/2/archival_objects/988017 September 1954MS-012 Box 58

Laboratory Staff (Plant Pathology Saanichton) - Coleman Family

Scope and Contents

Greeting card offering condolences to Coleman family from the staff of the Plant Pathology Laboratory, Saanichton B.C. Signed by staff members.

Syed Nasiruddin - Mrs. ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-9/repositories/2/archival_objects/988118 September 1954MS-012 Box 59

Syed Nasiruddin - Mrs. Coleman

Scope and Contents

From Syed Nasiruddin, Agricultural Inspector, Saklaspur, Hassan District. Offers condolences to Coleman family.

Dr. Duff - Ms. ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-10/repositories/2/archival_objects/988219 September 1954MS-012 Box 510

Dr. Duff - Ms. Coleman

Scope and Contents

Offers condolences to Coleman family.

Mary White - Bertha ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-11/repositories/2/archival_objects/988320 September 1954MS-012 Box 511

Mary White - Bertha Coleman

Scope and Contents

Offers condolences to Ms. Coleman. Mentions Coleman's travels in the Mysore state.

Leila Srinivasan - Bertha ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-12/repositories/2/archival_objects/988423 September 1954MS-012 Box 512

Leila Srinivasan - Bertha Coleman

Scope and Contents

Copy of a letter that offers condolences to Coleman family on behalf of the Srinivasans.

Leslie Jr. - Bertha Coleman and Mrs. L PalmerMS-012-6-1-5-13/repositories/2/archival_objects/988524 September 1954MS-012 Box 513

Leslie Jr. - Bertha Coleman and Mrs. L Palmer

Scope and Contents

Letter from Leslie Coleman Jr to his family. Details his trip to family home after the sudden death of Coleman.

Mrs. McKeen - Bertha Coleman, Mrs. L PalmerMS-012-6-1-5-14/repositories/2/archival_objects/988624 September 1954MS-012 Box 514

Mrs. McKeen - Bertha Coleman, Mrs. L Palmer

Scope and Contents

Letter from Wilbert and Joan McKeen offering condolences to the Coleman Family.

V.M Lingiah (Mysore Sugar Company) - Canada LaboratoryMS-012-6-1-5-15/repositories/2/archival_objects/98875 October 1954MS-012 Box 515

V.M Lingiah (Mysore Sugar Company) - Canada Laboratory

Scope and Contents

Offers condolences to Coleman family on behalf of Mysore Sugar Company from V. M. Lingiah. Mentions condolence resolution passed by the Board of Directors.

AgriUnion Gouribidanur - Mrs. ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-16/repositories/2/archival_objects/98885 October 1954MS-012 Box 516

AgriUnion Gouribidanur - Mrs. Coleman

Scope and Contents

Telegram offering condolences to Coleman family.

Muriel Hutchinson - Bertha ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-17/repositories/2/archival_objects/98898 October 1954MS-012 Box 517

Muriel Hutchinson - Bertha Coleman

Scope and Contents

Offers condolences to Coleman family. Mentions Coleman's work in Mysore state.

H.V Krishnayya - Bertha Coleman, Mrs. L PalmerMS-012-6-1-5-18/repositories/2/archival_objects/989012 October 1954MS-012 Box 518

H.V Krishnayya - Bertha Coleman, Mrs. L Palmer

Scope and Contents

Offers condolences to Coleman family. Mentions Coleman's travel and work in Mysore state.

G.V Krishnamurthy - Mrs. ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-19/repositories/2/archival_objects/989116 October 1954MS-012 Box 519

G.V Krishnamurthy - Mrs. Coleman

Scope and Contents

Offers condolences to Coleman family. Handwritten letter, message is written in English and Kannada.

Howard F. Murland - Ms ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-20/repositories/2/archival_objects/989224 October 1954MS-012 Box 520

Howard F. Murland - Ms Coleman

Scope and Contents

Offers condolences to Coleman family. Mentions time spent with Coleman in Mysore state.

H.V Krishnayya - Ms ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-21/repositories/2/archival_objects/989310 November 1954MS-012 Box 521

H.V Krishnayya - Ms Coleman

Scope and Contents

Reminiscences about Coleman family. Mentions Coleman's visit to Mysore state.

WHP Baeilli - Mrs. ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-22/repositories/2/archival_objects/989429 October 1954MS-012 Box 522

WHP Baeilli - Mrs. Coleman

Scope and Contents

Offers condolences to Coleman family. Mentions pictures of the Colemans taken by Baeilli's wife .

FAG Ratcliff (Mysore Planters Association) - Ms. ColemanMS-012-6-1-5-23/repositories/2/archival_objects/98959 December 1954MS-012 Box 523

FAG Ratcliff (Mysore Planters Association) - Ms. Coleman

Scope and Contents

Offers condolences to Coleman family.

George Setterfield - Mrs. PalmerMS-012-6-1-5-24/repositories/2/archival_objects/9896UndatedMS-012 Box 524

George Setterfield - Mrs. Palmer

Scope and Contents

From Coleman's student who expresses his wish to carry on Coleman's legacy by following his ideas and philosophies.

Botany Department (University of Toronto)MS-012-6-1-5-25/repositories/2/archival_objects/9897UndatedMS-012 Box 525

Botany Department (University of Toronto)

Scope and Contents

Cards that mention donations made for cancer research in Coleman's name by staff and professors at Department of Botany, University of Toronto.

Envelope with noteMS-012-6-1-5-26/repositories/2/archival_objects/9898UndatedMS-012 Box 526

Envelope with note

Scope and Contents

Handwritten note about Coleman's death. Mentions George Setterfield and Mrs. Louie Palmer.

Sub-Series 2: Media coverageMS-012-6-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/9899MS-012 Box 5Dr. L.C Coleman Victim of Crash- The Daily TimesMS-012-6-2-5-27/repositories/2/archival_objects/990014 September 1954MS-012 Box 527

Dr. L.C Coleman Victim of Crash- The Daily Times

Scope and Contents

Mentions details about the car crash and Coleman's work at the Canadian Cancer Institute.

Leading cancer researcher dies after Royal Oak crash- The Daily ColonialMS-012-6-2-5-28/repositories/2/archival_objects/990115 September 1954MS-012 Box 528

Leading cancer researcher dies after Royal Oak crash- The Daily Colonial

Scope and Contents

Mentions Coleman's work in India and his research work related to cytology and cancer in plants in Canada.

Tribute paid to Dr. Coleman- The ColonistMS-012-6-2-5-29/repositories/2/archival_objects/990215 September 1954MS-012 Box 529

Tribute paid to Dr. Coleman- The Colonist

Scope and Contents

Tributes to Coleman's by his colleague Dr. William Newton, director of the Dominion Experimental Farm in Saanichton.

Tribute paid victim of Island Road crash- Vancouver provinceMS-012-6-2-5-30/repositories/2/archival_objects/9903Circa September 1954MS-012 Box 530

Tribute paid victim of Island Road crash- Vancouver province

Scope and Contents

Tributes to Coleman's by his colleague Dr. William Newton, director of the Dominion Experimental Farm in Saanichton.

Research Worker- Tribute ArticleMS-012-6-2-5-31/repositories/2/archival_objects/9904Circa September 1954MS-012 Box 531

Research Worker- Tribute Article

Scope and Contents

Details Coleman's work in India.

Newspaper obituaryMS-012-6-2-5-32/repositories/2/archival_objects/9905Circa September 1954MS-012 Box 532

Newspaper obituary

Scope and Contents

Contains details of Coleman's funeral.

Prominent doctor dies after crash - Calgary PaperMS-012-6-2-5-33/repositories/2/archival_objects/9906Circa September 1954MS-012 Box 533

Prominent doctor dies after crash - Calgary Paper

Scope and Contents

Mentions the car accident and Coleman's death.

Series 7: Other material from Coleman familyMS-012-7/repositories/2/archival_objects/9907MS-012 Box 5Sub-Series 1: Notes on Coleman family historyMS-012-7-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/9908MS-012 Box 5Notes on Coleman Family historyMS-012-7-1-5-34/repositories/2/archival_objects/9909UndatedMS-012 Box 534

Notes on Coleman Family history

Scope and Contents

Prepared by Leslie Coleman Jr.'s wife, Helen. Corrections were made by Ann Coleman. Mentions Coleman's life and work in India. Handwritten note on envelope clarifies Coleman's atheism.

Excerpts from picture book documenting Ann Widdowson's early lifeMS-012-7-1-5-35/repositories/2/archival_objects/9910UndatedMS-012 Box 535

Excerpts from picture book documenting Ann Widdowson's early life

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a few pages of a picture book showing Ann Coleman with Leslie Coleman. And the Coleman residence and cabin.

Sub-Series 2: CorrespondenceMS-012-7-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/9911MS-012 Box 5Srinivasan, Jayalakshamma - Tom and Ann WiddowsonMS-012-7-2-5-36/repositories/2/archival_objects/991215 December 1990MS-012 Box 536

Srinivasan, Jayalakshamma - Tom and Ann Widdowson

Scope and Contents

Christmas greetings from Mrs Srinivasan to Ann and Tom Widdowson. Mentions whereabouts of the Srinivasan family.

Ann and Tom Widdowson - Dr Puttaswamy (UAS)MS-012-7-2-5-37/repositories/2/archival_objects/99139 December 1997MS-012 Box 537

Ann and Tom Widdowson - Dr Puttaswamy (UAS)

Scope and Contents

Mentions 'Colemanii' a magazine published by Department of Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK. Includes references to compiling Coleman's scientific papers and sending them to Puttuswamy. Attached are two photo-greeting cards

Ann and Tom Widdowson - Dr Puttaswamy (UAS)MS-012-7-2-5-38/repositories/2/archival_objects/991426 November 1998MS-012 Box 538

Ann and Tom Widdowson - Dr Puttaswamy (UAS)

Scope and Contents

Photo-greeting card.

Series 8: Material collected by Ann WiddowsonMS-012-8/repositories/2/archival_objects/9915MS-012 Box 5Sub-Series 1: Coleman LecturesMS-012-8-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/9916MS-012 Box 5Material from the Golden Jubilee Valedictory & Inauguration of International Convention Center- University of Agricultural SciencesMS-012-8-1-5-39/repositories/2/archival_objects/991713 June 2014MS-012 Box 539

Material from the Golden Jubilee Valedictory & Inauguration of International Convention Center- University of Agricultural Sciences

Scope and Contents

Invitation to the Golden Jubilee Valedictory & Inauguration of International Convention Center- University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK. Includes a ribbon commemoration badge.

Invitation- Inauguration of Coleman Lecture SeriesMS-012-8-1-5-40/repositories/2/archival_objects/991816 June 2014MS-012 Box 540

Invitation - Inauguration of Coleman Lecture Series

Scope and Contents

Invitation to the inauguration of the Coleman Lecture Series in 2014. Mentions Ann Widdowson as a guest.

Programme Inaugural function of Coleman Lecture SeriesMS-012-8-1-5-41/repositories/2/archival_objects/9919Circa June 2014MS-012 Box 541

Programme Inaugural function of Coleman Lecture Series

Scope and Contents

Programme list for the Coleman Lecture Series.

Coleman Lecture BrochureMS-012-8-1-5-42/repositories/2/archival_objects/9920Circa 2014MS-012 Box 542

MS-012-8-1-5-42

Scope and Contents

Brochure of the Coleman Lecture Series. Includes a photograph of Kaempferia Rotunda.

Sub-Series 2: Material Related to ColemanMS-012-8-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/9921MS-012 Box 5'Krishi Yogi Coleman' - Book by Annaiah KiragandurMS-012-8-2-5-43/repositories/2/archival_objects/992227 June 1905MS-012 Box 543

'Krishi Yogi Coleman'- Book by Annaiah Kiragandur

Scope and Contents

Booklet in Kannada on Coleman written by Anniah Kiragandur.

Indian Coffee - The Coffee Magazine- In Focus:CCRI (Contains tribute to Coleman)MS-012-8-2-5-44/repositories/2/archival_objects/99235 May 2014MS-012 Box 544

Indian Coffee - The Coffee Magazine- In Focus:CCRI (Contains tribute to Coleman)

Scope and Contents

Includes a tribute to Coleman as founder of coffee research in India. Mentions his role in starting the Mysore Coffee Experimental Station in 1925.

Excerpts from Biographical Notes on ColemanMS-012-8-2-5-45/repositories/2/archival_objects/9924UndatedMS-012 Box 545

Excerpts from Biographical Notes on Coleman

Scope and Contents

A page from a biographical note on Coleman. Includes a sketch of Colemania sphenariodes that was named after Coleman.

Excerpts from the Biographical notes on ColemanMS-012-8-2-5-46/repositories/2/archival_objects/9925UndatedMS-012 Box 546

Excerpts from the Biographical notes on Coleman

Scope and Contents

Details Coleman's role in studying plant diseases when he was the Director of Agricultural Department of Mysore State. Mentions the activities and achievements made by the students of plant pathology at Hebbal Agricultural College.

Sub-Series 3: Ann Widdowson EphemeraMS-012-8-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/9926MS-012 Box 5Contacts of Ann WiddowsonMS-012-8-3-5-47/repositories/2/archival_objects/9927Circa 2014MS-012 Box 547Scope and Contents

Business cards of Ann Widdowson's acquaintances.

PoemMS-012-8-3-5-48/repositories/2/archival_objects/9928UndatedMS-012 Box 548

Poem

Scope and Contents

Poem in Kannada and English. Mentions 'Artist : Purnachandra Chakravarti, Calcutta'.

Series 9: Materials collected by S SubramanyaMS-012-9/repositories/2/archival_objects/26579Sub-Series 1: Letters from Leslie ColemanMS-012-9-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/26580Coleman Family, 25 December 1953MS-012-9-1-5-49/repositories/2/archival_objects/26581December 25, 1953MS-012 Box 549

Coleman Family, 25 December 1953

Scope and Contents

Detailing events during his stay at Mysore and his travel to Mandya Sugar Factory.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level 1: Online. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Sub-Series 2: From Ann WiddowsonMS-012-9-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/26582Widdowson, AnnMS-012-9-2-5-50/repositories/2/archival_objects/26583January, 2013MS-012 Box 550Scope and Contents

To S Subramanya, details about information on the Morris Family. It includes pictures of the Morrises and their estates. Has 6 photos attached. It also consists of a copy of a letter from Ralph Morris to Leslie Coleman. Also includes a journal account of Constance Williams during her visit to the Morris estates. There are 3 different printouts of the emails.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level 2: Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access