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| Evelyn Rutnam Institute for Inter-Cultural Studies | |
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 Front View of the Institute | |
| Location | Thirunelveli, Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka |
| Type | Research library |
| Established | 10th May, 1981 |
The Evelyn Rutnam Institute is a non-profit organization located in Thirunelveli, Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka,[1] whose primary objective is to facilitate inter-cultural relations and to encourage the studies of past and present cultures.[2] The institute was established on 10 May 1981 in the memory of Evelyn Wijeyaratne Rutnam,[3] the late wife of late Dr. James T. Rutnam,[2]
History
[edit]Dr. James T. Rutnam, father of Chandran Rutnam,[4] had a huge collection of books and research articles received from university dons, researchers, leading legal figures, and businessmen. Learned persons visited him for consultation and made use of his library.[5] This collection was later donated to Jaffna College in Vaddukoddai, and was established as an institution to store and maintain the books and cocuments for research purposes.[5]
The institution was named the 'Evelyn Rutnam Institute' in memory of James Rutnam's wife,[6] and remains under the care and conntrol American Missionaries as a testimony to James Rutnam's love of research and learning, and as an encouragement to education.[5]
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Foundation Stone of Evelyn Rutnam Institute for Inter-Cultural Studies -
Inauguration Stone of Evelyn Rutnam Institute for Inter-Cultural Studies -
Front View of the "Evelyn Rutnam Institute for Inter-Cultural Studies" -
Front View of Evelyn Rutnam Institute for Inter-Cultural Studies
References
[edit]- ^ "Evelyn Rutnam Institute for Intercultural Studies". Digital Library for International Research. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
- ^ a b Association for Asian Studies. Evelyn Rutnam Institute. Asian studies newsletter, Volume 28.
- ^ Sivakumaran, K. S. (November 11, 2009). "In Memory of James Rutnam". Daily News. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
- ^ Sivakumaran, K S (November 15, 2009). "Who was James T. Rutnam?". The Nation. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
- ^ a b c "James T. Rutnam - a versatile servant". The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. 2005-12-02. Retrieved 2011-02-14.
- ^ Indrapala, Prof. K. (December 4–10, 20058). "Dr. James T. Rutnam - A true scholar". Daily Mirror. Tamal Week. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
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External links
[edit]- Local Archives and Libraries: Evelyn Rutnam Institute for Intercultural Studies
- A BIOGRAPHICAL INTRODUCTION by James T. Rutnam
- MEETING THIRU ARUMUGAM IN TORONTO
- Dr. James T. Rutnam - a scholar and writer
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