Evelyn Rutnam Institute for Inter-Cultural Studies

The Evelyn Rutnam Institute is a nonprofit organization located in Thirunelveli, Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka,[1] whose primary objective is to facilitate inter-cultural relations and to encourage the studies of past and present cultures.[2] The institute was established on 10 May 1981, in the memory of Evelyn Wijeyaratne Rutnam,[3] the late wife of late James T. Rutnam.[2]

Evelyn Rutnam Institute for Inter-Cultural Studies
Front View of the Institute
CountrySri Lanka
TypeResearch library
Established10 May 1981
LocationThirunelveli, Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka

History

James T. Rutnam had a huge collection of books and research articles received from university donations, researchers, leading legal figures, and businessmen. Learned persons visited him for consultation and made use of his library.[4] This collection was later donated to Jaffna College in Vaddukoddai, and was established as an institution to store and maintain the books and documents for research purposes.[4]

The institution was named the "Evelyn Rutnam Institute" in memory of James Rutnam's wife[5] and remains under the care and control of American Missionaries as a testimony to James Rutnam's love of research and learning, and as an encouragement to education.[4]

References
  1. "Evelyn Rutnam Institute for Intercultural Studies". Digital Library for International Research. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
  2. Association for Asian Studies (1982). Evelyn Rutnam Institute. Asian studies newsletter, Volume 28.
  3. Sivakumaran, K. S. (11 November 2009). "In Memory of James Rutnam". Daily News. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
  4. "James T. Rutnam - a versatile servant". The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. 2 December 2005. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
  5. Indrapala, Prof. K. (5 December 2005). "Dr. James T. Rutnam - A true scholar". Daily Mirror. Tamil Week. Retrieved 15 February 2011.

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