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The direct radio telephone service between Calcutta and London was inaugurated by...
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- Photo 531(33)
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Title (The name of the record)
- The direct radio telephone service between Calcutta and London was inaugurated by Shri Jagjivan Ram, Union Communication's Minister, on December 30 at Hatikanda, about 31 miles from Calcutta. Photographer: Press Information Bureau.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 30 Dec 1955
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Description (What the record is about)
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Genre: Historical Events. Caption continues: 'Photo shows Shri Jagjivan Ram speaking to Dr Charles Hill, Postmaster General and UK Cabinet Minister. Also seen in the picture are: Dr H.C. Mookherjee, Governor of Bengal; Dr B.C. Roy, Chief Minister of West Bengal. On the left of the Minister is seen Mr G.B. Shannon, Deputy High Commissioner in Calcutta for the United Kingdom'. Subjects = communications; telephones.
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- British Library: Asian and African Studies
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- Not applicable
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- 1 item
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Unrestricted. Appointment Required to view these records. Please consult Asian and African Studies Print Room staff.
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- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/a0c7846c-1ce5-4ae2-8800-98d3e9d97eaf/
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This record is held at British Library: Asian and African Studies
Within the fonds: Photo
British Library Photo Collection
Within the sub-fonds: Photo 531
Shannon Collection: Views and portraits, Calcutta. Photographer(s): Pandit Studio.
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The direct radio telephone service between Calcutta and London was inaugurated by Shri Jagjivan Ram, Union Communication's Minister, on December 30 at Hatikanda, about 31 miles from Calcutta. Photographer: Press Information Bureau.