M. A. Jinnah Household and Property Management Papers

Sub title : Construction and Furnishing of Mount Pleasant Road Residence (1938-1939)

Subject: M. A. Jinnah — Personal Residence | Household Accounts | Property Construction

Date of publication: 1939

Language: English

Page: 208 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27384

Keyword: M. A. Jinnah — Mount Pleasant Road — Bombay Residence — Household Accounts — Property Construction | Electrical Installation | Marble Work — Interior Decoration — 1930s Bombay

Abstract: This collection comprises detailed business correspondence, bills, and payment records related to the construction and furnishing of M. A. Jinnah's residence at Mount Pleasant Road, Bombay in 1938-1939. The documents include contracts with The General Electric Company for electrical installations, Raval & Company for marble work, Modern Home Ltd. for interior decorations, and various other contractors for wooden flooring, sanitary fittings, and other construction elements. The papers reveal meticulous attention to detail in the building process and provide insight into Jinnah's personal life and domestic management during a period of intense political activity.

Description: A comprehensive collection of business correspondence and financial documents detailing the construction and furnishing of M. A. Jinnah's Bombay residence at Mount Pleasant Road. The archive includes detailed contracts, payment certificates, and correspondence with numerous contractors and suppliers, showcasing the extensive work involved in creating what would become Jinnah's iconic home. These papers provide a unique window into the domestic life and personal tastes of one of South Asia's most important political figures during the crucial pre-independence period, revealing his meticulous attention to detail in both public and private matters. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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