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

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]

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. 1 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. 1 2 3 "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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