[Personal diaries and notes of Komal Kothari]

This is an untitled essay on the role of the Bhat or family genealogist in the caste based society of India. The essay describes the systems of genealogy and record keeping of various caste groups. The essay also describes the role and prevalence of caste in modern India. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sansthan. Administrative context: Personal Diaries and Notes. Extent and format of original material: 8 pages. Physical characteristics: A set of loose pages containing typewritten text with back ink which has faded. Edges of all pages contain tears and folds, and show discolouration. Owner(s) of original material: Rupayan Sansthan. Author(s) of original material: Komal Kothari.