IN SERVICE OF THE MESSAGE
A group of three letters addressed principally to Anand T Hingorani and written between November 1935 and July 1939, concerning Harijan service, Vidya Hingorani's recurring illness, Gandhian publications, social reform, and the practical application of Gandhi's constructive programme in Sindh.
Comprising:
Letter No. 659 to Anand T Hingorani, Wardha, 20 September 1935.
Envelope and paper; English; typed; signed in black ink "Bapu"; concerning Vidya Hingorani's health, Harijan work in Karachi, and Gandhian principles of constructive service.
A letter concerning Vidya Hingorani's recurring illness and Anand Hingorani's Harijan work, in which Gandhi expresses concern regarding Vidya's condition and discusses principles of assistance to Harijan communities. Rejecting indiscriminate charitable distribution, he advocates self-respect and self-reliance, emphasising the use of khadi and constructive work while encouraging Anand to exercise independent judgement in social service.
Published in Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi, Vol. 67, Letter No. 659, p. 428.
Letter No. 161, to Anand T Hingorani, Wardha, 9 November 1935.
Postcard: English; handwritten in black ink; autograph letter signed "Bapu"; concerning Gandhian publications, dietetics, health, and Vidya Hingorani.
A letter relating to Gandhian publishing activities and Anand Hingorani's health, in which Gandhi praises the production and successful circulation of pamphlets prepared by Anand, including material connected with From Yeravda Mandir. He also offers practical advice concerning diet and health while enquiring after Vidya Hingorani's condition, reflecting the close personal relationship maintained through the correspondence.
Published in The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi Vol. 68, Letter No. 161, p. 136.
Letter from Mahadev Desai to Anand T Hingorani, Maganwadi, Wardha, 25 July 1939
Paper; English; typed; signed in manuscript by Mahadev Desai; written on Gandhi's behalf.
Written on Gandhi's behalf, Mahadev Desai discusses Vidya Hingorani's continuing illness, Anand's future plans, his improving relationship with his father, and the possibility of assistance from Govind Ballabh Pant.
Published in The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi
Retained within their original archival storage envelopes, annotated by Anand T Hingorani with contemporaneous cataloguing information, including the recipient, language, format, page count, signature, writing medium, date, serial number and related archival references.
"I Am Glad, Too, That You Have Hope from Your Harijan Work"
These letters illustrate Anand Hingorani's growing involvement in the constructive work that increasingly occupied Gandhi during the years between the Civil Disobedience Movement and the outbreak of the Second World War. The correspondence centres on social service, publishing and the practical responsibilities of a committed Gandhian worker.
Throughout the correspondence, Gandhi remains concerned about Vidya Hingorani's recurring illness. His enquiries are practical and affectionate, reflecting the close personal relationship he maintained with the Hingorani family even while discussing public work.
The September 1935 letter concerns Anand's Harijan work in Karachi. Gandhi discusses methods of assisting Harijan communities while cautioning against indiscriminate charity, emphasising instead self-respect, self-reliance and the use of khadi. The letter reflects the principles that shaped his constructive programme during this period
The November 1935 letter turns to Anand's publishing activities. Gandhi expresses satisfaction that pamphlets associated with his writings had been well produced and successfully distributed, including material connected with From Yeravda Mandir. The correspondence reflects Anand's role in circulating Gandhian literature beyond the Ashram.
The final letter, written in 1939 by Mahadev Desai on Gandhi's behalf, concerns Vidya's health, Anand's future plans, his relationship with his father and possible assistance from Govind Ballabh Pant. It illustrates the practical role played by Gandhi's closest associates in maintaining correspondence and supporting those within his wider circle.
"I am glad, too, that you have hope from your Harijan work in Karachi."
The letters present Anand Hingorani as an increasingly active participant in Gandhi's constructive programme. They trace his involvement in Harijan service, publishing and the everyday responsibilities of constructive work, while preserving the close personal relationship that distinguished his correspondence with Gandhi and those around him.
This lot will be shipped in "as is" condition. For further details, please refer to the images of individual lots as a reference for the condition of each lot.
A group of three letters addressed principally to Anand T Hingorani and written between November 1935 and July 1939, concerning Harijan service, Vidya Hingorani's recurring illness, Gandhian publications, social reform, and the practical application of Gandhi's constructive programme in Sindh.
Comprising:
Letter No. 659 to Anand T Hingorani, Wardha, 20 September 1935.
Envelope and paper; English; typed; signed in black ink "Bapu"; concerning Vidya Hingorani's health, Harijan work in Karachi, and Gandhian principles of constructive service.
A letter concerning Vidya Hingorani's recurring illness and Anand Hingorani's Harijan work, in which Gandhi expresses concern regarding Vidya's condition and discusses principles of assistance to Harijan communities. Rejecting indiscriminate charitable distribution, he advocates self-respect and self-reliance, emphasising the use of khadi and constructive work while encouraging Anand to exercise independent judgement in social service.
Published in Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi, Vol. 67, Letter No. 659, p. 428.
Letter No. 161, to Anand T Hingorani, Wardha, 9 November 1935.
Postcard: English; handwritten in black ink; autograph letter signed "Bapu"; concerning Gandhian publications, dietetics, health, and Vidya Hingorani.
A letter relating to Gandhian publishing activities and Anand Hingorani's health, in which Gandhi praises the production and successful circulation of pamphlets prepared by Anand, including material connected with From Yeravda Mandir. He also offers practical advice concerning diet and health while enquiring after Vidya Hingorani's condition, reflecting the close personal relationship maintained through the correspondence.
Published in The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi Vol. 68, Letter No. 161, p. 136.
Letter from Mahadev Desai to Anand T Hingorani, Maganwadi, Wardha, 25 July 1939
Paper; English; typed; signed in manuscript by Mahadev Desai; written on Gandhi's behalf.
Written on Gandhi's behalf, Mahadev Desai discusses Vidya Hingorani's continuing illness, Anand's future plans, his improving relationship with his father, and the possibility of assistance from Govind Ballabh Pant.
Published in The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi
Retained within their original archival storage envelopes, annotated by Anand T Hingorani with contemporaneous cataloguing information, including the recipient, language, format, page count, signature, writing medium, date, serial number and related archival references.
"I Am Glad, Too, That You Have Hope from Your Harijan Work"
These letters illustrate Anand Hingorani's growing involvement in the constructive work that increasingly occupied Gandhi during the years between the Civil Disobedience Movement and the outbreak of the Second World War. The correspondence centres on social service, publishing and the practical responsibilities of a committed Gandhian worker.
Throughout the correspondence, Gandhi remains concerned about Vidya Hingorani's recurring illness. His enquiries are practical and affectionate, reflecting the close personal relationship he maintained with the Hingorani family even while discussing public work.
The September 1935 letter concerns Anand's Harijan work in Karachi. Gandhi discusses methods of assisting Harijan communities while cautioning against indiscriminate charity, emphasising instead self-respect, self-reliance and the use of khadi. The letter reflects the principles that shaped his constructive programme during this period
The November 1935 letter turns to Anand's publishing activities. Gandhi expresses satisfaction that pamphlets associated with his writings had been well produced and successfully distributed, including material connected with From Yeravda Mandir. The correspondence reflects Anand's role in circulating Gandhian literature beyond the Ashram.
The final letter, written in 1939 by Mahadev Desai on Gandhi's behalf, concerns Vidya's health, Anand's future plans, his relationship with his father and possible assistance from Govind Ballabh Pant. It illustrates the practical role played by Gandhi's closest associates in maintaining correspondence and supporting those within his wider circle.
"I am glad, too, that you have hope from your Harijan work in Karachi."
The letters present Anand Hingorani as an increasingly active participant in Gandhi's constructive programme. They trace his involvement in Harijan service, publishing and the everyday responsibilities of constructive work, while preserving the close personal relationship that distinguished his correspondence with Gandhi and those around him.
This lot will be shipped in "as is" condition. For further details, please refer to the images of individual lots as a reference for the condition of each lot.