[Personal diaries and notes of Komal Kothari]

This is a notepad containing notes and personal writings of Komal Kothari. The first part of the notepad contains transcription of an excerpt from the epic tale of Jahar Peer also known as Goga ji sung by Budhram ji S/o Kirparam ji Jatav at Lakshmangarh. The latter part of the notebook contains a long essay on research on folklore, music, musical instruments, local deities and epics, and the evolution of this research over the years. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sansthan. Administrative context: Personal Diaries and Notes. Extent and format of original material: 36 pages. Physical characteristics: A yellow coloured notepade containing handwritten text in black and blue ink. The pages and the binding are in good condition even though the pages show discolouration. Owner(s) of original material: Rupayan Sansthan. Author(s) of original material: Komal Kothari.