by kfi | Nov 24, 2021 | Announcements |
The Nora Mitchell Collection was a large bequest made to the school after Nora, a much-loved and highly respected teacher from 1964 to 1968, died. Besides being an excellent teacher of German, Indian Social Studies, and Geography, she was an avid traveler. The collection includes her travelogues and pictures, beginning in 1951 with her European travels, through her arrival in India in 1956, to what appears to be her last trip in 2000 when she was living in London.
In response to a grant request from KIS for the funds remaining in the Archives Fund, originally established by the Class of 1961, funds were sent to help pay the part-time salary of Barbara Block, Class of 1976, to continue work on the archives, especially the Nora Mitchell Collection.
Please enjoy the Nora Mitchell Collection by clicking HERE.
by kfi | Nov 24, 2021 | Announcements |
The KIS website, KIS Archives, contains a treasure trove of stories, pictures, notable persons, and memorabilia related to the history of Kodaikanal International School. Click on this site and risk getting lost in this world for several hours!
Some of the highlights of the Archives include a collection of school yearbooks,“The Eucy,” beginning in 1940, and an assemblage of historical photographs of Kodai and its early (white) settlers. These include pictures of transportation up the Coolie Ghat, views from Coaker’s Walk, and sights around the Kodai lake and township. In addition, there are class pictures through the years, beginning in 1901, and recipes from the 1950 (5th edition) High Clerc Cookery Book. (Porcupine meatballs, anyone? Page 49!). At present the Archives house Eucys from 1940 through 1999, but uploading continues so keep checking. Just a glimpse of all the different front cover designs of the Eucys through the ages is a treat.
Begin your journey by clicking here: KIS ARCHIVES ONLINE
by kfi | Nov 24, 2021 | Announcements |
Kodai Friends International (KFI) and Kodaikanal International School (KIS) jointly present to you “Quad Talks,” a unique opportunity to connect and engage with KIS alumni worldwide through a series of talks featuring notable alumni speakers on a wide variety of topics, sometimes familiar, sometimes new.
Due to the resounding success of the Quad Talks in 2021, they will be returning for another exciting season, January through April, 2022. Stay tuned for the upcoming schedule, soon to be released.
