Letter from Begum Hafizuddin of Surat to Miss Fatima Jinnah Reporting on National Guard Activities

Sub title : Correspondence on National Guard Recruitment, Zenana Work and Pakistan Day in Rander

Subject: Begum Hafizuddin | National Guard | Muslim League | First Aid Classes | Pakistan Day

Language: English

Page: 0.6666666666666666

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29195

Keyword: Begum Hafizuddin -- Correspondence | Begum Hafizuddin -- Surat -- Rander -- National Guard | Fatima Jinnah -- Correspondence | Muslim League -- First Aid -- Pakistan Day -- Recruitment | ll-India Muslim League -- Organization | Muslim League National Guard -- Recruitment | First aid in illness and injury -- Study and teaching -- India

Abstract: A letter from Begum Hafizuddin of Surat to Miss Fatima Jinnah reporting on the conditions of Muslim League work and National Guard recruitment in Surat and Rander. She notes that thousands are willing to join the National Guard but the League office is not providing books or encouragement. She mentions arrangements for First Aid classes for women, the split in the League party, and the enthusiasm in Rander where 260 women have joined and will send six for training in Karachi.

Description: A letter from Begum Hafizuddin of Surat to Miss Fatima Jinnah reporting on National Guard recruitment and League work. She describes the lack of support from the League office in Surat, her arrangements for First Aid classes for women and teaching "Lakri Patta" in Mohallas, the split in the League party, and the enthusiasm in Rander where 260 women have joined the National Guards and will send six to Karachi for training. She also mentions attending an All India Zenana meeting in Delhi. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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