It was a long-cherished ambition to build up an Archive of all the 31 years of the trust for the posterity to know from where we came up in life. Though everything is digital today I still wanted has it has hardcopy!
From 1st of march 2025 I had stopped going to the hospital and put Pradeep Subramaniam to the task of collecting all material that we printed since inception. From the first letter of appeal, first thankyou letter, first filing of tax, first newsletter (which dates back to Nov 1997) everything was collected and collated. All printed materials – be it handouts, broachers, flyers, annual reports, periodic reports etc.- everything- was compiled into
folders date wise. This is included all copy of invitations printed so far. A copy of the all books printed by trust was also gathered in to folders.
The Press cuttings from the year 1994 till date have been bound year by year.
In addition important books relevant to the subject and otherwise have been collected and displayed. Music cassettes and CDs, drone, two in one tape recorder and folders of the compilation of songs rendered by Smt MS Subbulakshmi and Dr. Ramanathan Jayaraman also find their placed here .
Mini Museum of my Parents
This includes three sections. A. Embroidery work of Mrs Vasantha B. Her striking Bead work, C. The Sarees and jewels she wore during her lifetime. Mr . Jayaraman’s daily usage things which includes his favorite snuff box also has been showcased.
Four generation of microscopes, which includes a hundred-year-old one has been laid on display. In addition to all number of bronzes, glass, statues – miniature and large have been displayed. A more than hundred-year-old clay plate, mortar and pestle, ophthalmic instruments used my grandfather find a niche in the showcase. the oldest of course is a glass carving made by my grandfather’s grandfather. Finally, there is full showcase wing of blue crockery a color favorite of me.
The Curation compilation and assembly was done within two weeks by Pradeep Subramaniam & Rajesh Anbazhgan in a neat and graceful manner. Mr. Nethaji the carpenter did his work within 48 hours and Mr. Fayaz Lighted up the whole place within in another 48 hours. by 6th June the room was beautiful lighted and colorful and eager to receive visitors.
On 7th morning 8.30am this collection was inaugurated by Justise . Retd V. Navaneetham.B.A.B.L and the presence of Attorneys In Law, Iyer & Thomas , Mrs Elizabeth & Mr Seshadri. Dr. Raghu .K Senior hematologist from Coimbatore also graced the occasion . about 25 visitor came along that morning.
A larger archive and digital one is on the Anvil. Please visit us and help us do better.
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