Private collection of Mr. Yashwant Sumant, Pune, Maharashtra, India
This collection documents the literary work and intellectual engagements of Sharad Patil (1925–2014), a Marathi writer, Marxist theorist, and anticaste intellectual known for synthesizing Marxist and anticaste thought in his analyses of Indian society, history, and culture. His work engages with Dalit, Adivasi, and rural social movements in Maharashtra.
The materials, dating circa 1970s–2010s, include manuscripts and correspondence that reflect Patil's literary production and his exchanges with contemporaries. Together, they provide insight into his intellectual network, his interpretations of historical figures and cultural traditions, and his contributions to debates on caste, class, and social justice in modern Maharashtra.
This series consists of documents reflecting Sharad Patil's literary work and his engagement with socio-political and cultural movements. Materials include a manuscript of the drama Mrutyudandayatra Senapatichi ["Death Sentence March/Protest of the General"], which references Pandurang Mahadev Bapat (1880–1967), also known as Senapati Bapat, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement.
Also included is an appeal related to the 5th Dalit–Adivasi–Janvadi–Gramin Sanyukta Sahitya Sammelan, a literary gathering associated with progressive, anti-caste, and rural movements. Together, these materials document Patil's creative output as well as his involvement in activist literary networks.
Documents Associated with Anticaste Advocacy, 1997 - 1998-10-26
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This set contains two documents. The first is a manuscript of a drama titled Mrutyudandayatra Senapatichi, authored by Sharad Patil. The second is an appeal for the 5th Dalit-Adivasi-Janvadi-Gramin Sanyukta Sahitya Sammelan (Joint Dalit-Adivasi-Leftist-Rural Literary Festival), to be held under the presidentship of Sharad Patil. Together, these documents reflect Patil's literary contributions and his engagement with socio-political and cultural movements.
This series contains correspondence between Sharad Patil and Yashwant Sumant (1956/57–2015), a political scientist, public intellectual, and former head of the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Savitribai Phule Pune University known for his rationalist scholarship and public lectures.
The letters primarily concern their respective writings, including plays, articles, poetry, and books, and reflect ongoing intellectual exchange and critique. The correspondence also includes discussions of Shivaji and related historical interpretations, illustrating their engagement with questions of history, identity, and cultural politics in Maharashtra.
Social Correspondence between Yashwant Sumant, Sharad Patil and others Related to Anticaste Advocacy, 1997-06-23 - 2010-06-09
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This set contains correspondence between Sharad Patil and Yashwant Sumant. The primary focus of the communication is their writings, including dramas, articles, poems, and books. Additionally, several exchanges discuss the historical figure of Shivaji Maharaj and a few historical books.