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The album contains photos related to the Solar Physics Observatory at Kodaikanal during Dr Anil Kumar Das's directorship. It was established in 1899 as a Solar Physics Observatory, and all the activities of the Madras Observatory were shifted to Kodaikanal. The photographs in this album illuminate the critical events in the history of the Kodaikanal Observatory from 1946 to 1955. The visit of eminent scientists and astronomers, official meetings and conferences, celebrations, and farewells and staff of the observatory during the period can be seen in the album.

The item is related to the first Independence Day celebrations at Kodaikanal on 1947 August 15. The first photo is a group photo of all members sitting on the front side of the observatory. The second photograph is of the flag hoisting by the Director, Dr. Anil Kumar Das. All the names of the participants are written on the back side of the photograph.

The item is a black and white photograph taken at the retirement party of Mr. Paul Chinnappan, an employee of the Kodaikanal Observatory. The past director, Dr. A. L. Narayan, Paul Chinnappan, and other employees of Kodaikanal Observatory in 1945 can be seen in the photograph.

The item contains a black and white group photo during the transfer function of Mr. Anjaneyalu of Kodaikanal Observatory in 1946. Dr. A. L. Narayan, The director of Kodaikanal Observatory, Dr. Anil Kumar Das, Mr. Anjaneyalu, and other employees can be seen in the photograph.

The item contains a photograph of Dr. Normad (DGO) and Dr. A. L. Mudaliar's visit to the Kodaikanal Observatory. The Director, Dr.A. L. Narayan, Dr. Normad (DGO), Dr.A. L. Mudaliar, and staff are in the photograph.