[Personal diaries and notes of Komal Kothari]

This is a notebook containing notes and personal writings of Komal Kothari. A large part of the notebook is dedicated to extensive notes and comments on Morphology of the Folk Tale by V Propp. A note on various types of Jew's Harp or Guimbarde (french name) along with sketches followed by a note on Sindhi block printing. The next few pages contain a slide sequence for a presentation on "Folk Music of Rajasthan". A note on Deshi Veena followed by a Book list on Sindh and musical instruments. The last few pages contain contact information of various people from France. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sansthan. Administrative context: Personal Diaries and Notes. Extent and format of original material: 72 pages. Physical characteristics: A handmade notebook with red cloth cover and papergrid pages containing handwritten notes with blue and black ink. The notebook is in good condition even through the pages have started showing discolouration. Owner(s) of original material: Rupayan Sansthan. Author(s) of original material: Komal Kothari.