Correspondence and papers of the Asia Desk relating to Oxfam's programme in India

Title

Correspondence and papers of the Asia Desk relating to Oxfam's programme in India

Shelfmark

MS. Oxfam PRG/3/3/2/29

Summary

Comprises:

'Delhi General - Julian Francis, India West, Correspondence to F[ield] D[irector]': correspondence with Julian Francis, Field Director, relating to Oxfam's programme in west India concerning medical projects, vegetable seed banks, wind power, the opinions of field workers and other issues, and related papers, Jan 1972-Jan 1978

'Delhi Correspondence Oxford / Julian Francis': correspondence with Julian Francis, Field Director, Northern India (1972-1978) and Oxfam Trading Director for South Asia (1978-1983), Tony Vaux, Field Director, and others concerning Oxfam's programme in northern India, and related papers, Apr 1972-Nov 1980

'Drought General Vol. I': correspondence with John Staley, Field Director, Bangalore, and others concerning drought in Maharashtra, and related papers, including 'Maharashtra Drought' by Michael Harris, 14 Dec 1972, Sep 1972-Feb 1973

'Drought General Vol. II': correspondence with John Staley, Field Director, Bangalore, Tony Hall, and others concerning drought in Maharashtra, and related papers, Feb-Aug 1973

'Drought General Vol. III': correspondence with John Staley, Field Director, Bangalore, and others concerning drought in Maharashtra, and related papers, including 'Report on Tour in Ahmednagar and Aurangabad Districts 12th October-17th October 73' by Elizabeth and John Staley, n.d. [c.Oct 1973], Aug 1973-Feb 1974 and n.d. [1973]

papers relating to Oxfam's drought relief programme in Maharashtra, Jan 1973-Feb 1974 and n.d. [c.1973], including minutes of meetings between Oxfam staff and project holders

correspondence and papers relating to British and Indian press coverage of drought in Maharashtra and other parts of India, Feb-Aug 1973, including:

'Dry Days in Maharashtra', text of a broadcast by Gerald Priestland in the 'Speaking for Myself' series on B.B.C. Radio 4 on 11 May 1973, with an additional personal message to Oxfam staff and supporters from his visit to Oxfam House on the same day, May 1973

reproduction of a Daily Mirror article by John Pilger, 8 May 1973, that was distributed to M.P.s with an invitation to attend a meeting at the House of Commons at which John Pilger and Guy Stringer were to speak, May 1973

Date

Jan 1972-Nov 1980 and n.d. [1973]

Language

English

Physical extent

1 box (7 folders)