Copy of Handwritten Letter - Vikram Sarabhai
(Letter seeking Kasturbhai Lalbhai's advice on Ford Foundation's championing of UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) and further discussions with Harvard)
20.8 x 27.6 cm
Vikram Sarabhai
MIT, Massachusetts
May 9, 1961
IIMA Archives
John R. Coleman, Ford Foundation, New Delhi, had written a letter dated April 29, 1961 stating that partnering with UCLA was a 'final' decision, after he realized that Vikram Sarabhai had reached out to Harvard. Sarabhai argued for the Institute's right to determine who its partner should be. Ultimately, IIMA partnered with HBS.
Advertisement, Paper - PGP
(Advertisement inviting applications for the first PGP, Times of India, November 18, 1963)
22 x 10.5 cm
IIMA
November 18, 1963
IIMA Archives
The advertisement calling for applications to the first PGP captures the fundamental entry criterion that continues to this day: a graduate of a recognized university in any academic discipline. The collaboration with Harvard is also highlighted.
