Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1958-2002 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
0.9m of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Series consists of material organized in chronological files, primarily comprised of incoming and outgoing correspondence. Material documents both the personal and professional life of Prof. Venkatacharya. A substantial portion of the material relates to Venkatacharya’s publishing activity as well as the transfer of texts for his research from various publishers, distributors, and libraries in India, particularly The Adyar Library and Research Centre. Additionally, documentation of his academic activity is covered through correspondence with colleagues.
Material also includes received correspondence from family members overseas and provides documentation of Venkatacharya’s various positions in India, Italy, and at the University of Toronto. Series also includes some coverage of his participation with various Toronto South Asian community groups, such as the Hindu Institute of Learning.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Files are arranged in chronological order.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
The following files are restricted for 30 years following the last date of file activity: B2017-0035/002(05), (11), (17).