The correspondence connected to Nazrul Academy reveals important networking between various individuals associated with preserving and promoting Nazrul Islam's legacy across divided Bengal. The collection includes a 1957 postcard from “Mainuddin” at “Alhamra Library, Banglabazar, Dacca” addressed to “Mr. Kazi Adbus Salam” in Calcutta, demonstrating cross-border literary connections. A significant letter from someone named Bāhār introduces Kazi Abdus Salam as Nazrul Islam’s nephew, requesting hospitality arrangements during his visit to Dacca in July 1958. This suggests organized efforts to maintain family and cultural ties despite the political division. The correspondence extends to Churulia (Nazrul’s birthplace), with Gumani Deoan writing to Kazi Mazhar Hussain there. Additionally, business correspondence from “Kalika Type Foundry” in Calcutta addressed to “M/s Nazrul Academy, P.O. Churulia, Dt. Burdwan” indicates the academy's formal establishment and operational activities in preserving Nazrul’s legacy at his birthplace.
Extent: 4 letters containing 8 pages.
