Prime Ministers Museum and Library Archives 1,372 Oral History Interviews on Indian History
The Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML), formerly the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, has compiled a repository of 1,372 oral history interviews. This project, conceived in 1966, records the recollections of individuals who witnessed or participated in significant political events, social movements, and India's freedom struggle. The collection includes interviews with diverse figures ranging from Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan to former CJI Ranjan Gogoi. These transcripts provide a vital primary source for researchers studying modern Indian history, economic development, and foreign policy, offering personal perspectives that complement traditional archival records.
Key Points
- The Oral History Project captures first-hand accounts of India's socio-political evolution since independence.
- The collection covers a wide range of subjects, including the Partition, Satyagraha, and the growth of trade unions.
- Transcripts are made available to scholars in the Reading Room of the PMML for historical research.
- The project has expanded over decades to include scientists, diplomats, and leaders from various fields.
Exam Facts
- The project was initiated in 1966 as the Oral History Project of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library.
- Out of 1,372 interviews, 988 have been transcribed and edited.
- Notable interviewees include Louis Mountbatten, Acharya J.B. Kripalani, and C. Chandrasekhar.
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