![]() ![]() These attendees became known as the Unity Club. This Church was the first religious center at the University of Illinois to accommodate international students (including Tagore’s son) whose religions were Christian and non-Christian. Because of the special relationship between Tagore and the Unitarian Church of Urbana, his interactions with the Church are included in the nomination materials of the Church submitted in 1991 to the National Register of Historic Places (RG 79, NAID 28891794). Department of the Interior, National Park Service was a surprise. Tagore’s regular meetings with local Church members and students, and his famous Harvard lecture series established long-lasting ties with communities in the U.S., where Tagore Societies soon sprung up to study his work.įinding mention of Tagore in the U.S. ( NAID 72053874)ĭuring that seven-month visit in 1912, Tagore spent time with his daughter-in-law and son Rathindranath Tagore who was a student at the University of Illinois and an active member of the Urbana Unitarian congregation. Where words come out from the depth of truth….ĭraft of President Kennedy’s letter for the centenary celebration of Tagore’s birth. Where the world has not been broken up into fragments Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high The letter is preserved in USIA’s India: Action Messages, Tagore file. Many years later, during the 1961 centenary celebrations of Tagore’s birth, President Kennedy quoted a “majestic verse” from Gitanjali that “might serve as today’s universal prayer.” It was included in a draft copy of his letter to be read at the centenary celebrations in New York City. Six “free verses” of his devotional poetry were translated from his work Gitanjali (The Offering of Songs). in 1912 followed the first publication of his poetry in Chicago’s literary journal Poetry that year. Translations of original French captions by volunteer Judy Koucky. Photographs from the New York Times Paris Bureau ( NAID 2830620). “Rabindranath Tagore Showing his Granddaughter the Beauties of Nature” (306-NT-351E-16) The Prominent Personalities file includes photographs of Tagore (RG 306, NAID 2830620). The photographs of Tagore in Paris, circa 1930, are part of a huge collection the United States Information Agency (USIA) acquired from the Paris Bureau of The New York Times. where he was beloved in some circles and viewed with suspicion by others. ![]() The records of several government agencies reveal even more about Tagore’s complex relationship with the West, especially the U.S. Controversy over his support for an India free from British colonial rule offered another clue. Many saw Tagore as a bridge builder between the East and West, and his world travels, especially several visits to the U.S., suggested there might be a connection. Tagore being world-renowned improved the likelihood there might be federal records related to him. “Music fills the infinite between two souls.” – Rabindranath Tagoreįederal records and poetry – what could possibly be the connection? How might Rabindranath Tagore-an Indian (Bengali) writer and poet, educator, musician, and visionary-have crossed paths with the federal government of the United States? His words are as meaningful in the 21 st Century as when he first wrote them. This post is dedicated to the memory of Rabindranath Tagore (– August 7, 1941). Tisha is a National Archives Volunteer and Judy is the manager of Volunteer and Education Programs at Archives II in College Park, Maryland. His poetry drew from traditional Vaisnava folk lyrics and was often deeply mystical.This post was written by Tisha Mondal and Judy Luis-Watson. His body of literature is deeply sympathetic for the poor and upholds universal humanistic values. While he supported Indian Independence, he often had tactical disagreements with Gandhi (at one point talking him out of a fast to the death). Tagore travelled widely and was friends with many notable 20th century figures such as William Butler Yeats, H.G. He composed the text of both India’s and Bangladesh’s respective national anthems. India’s first Nobel laureate, Tagore won the 1913 Nobel Prize for Literature. Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a Bengali poet, philosopher, artist, playwright, composer and novelist. An incredible value, with over 1700 sacred books, many of which are rare and hard to find. The most comprehensive collection of books on religion, mythology, folklore, and the esoteric ever assembled. ![]() Hold the world's wisdom in the palm of your hand with the ISTA Flash 9.0. ![]()
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