M.A. Jinnah and the Muslim League Fund: Donor Correspondence and Financial Appeals (1941-1942)

Sub title : Grassroots Donations, Press Initiatives, and the Financial Underpinning of a Political Movement

Subject: Political Fundraising | Donor Management | Muslim Press | Public Appeals

Date of publication: 1942

Language: English

Page: 479 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27473

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah — Muslim League Fund — Donations | Qaid-e-Azam — Muslim Press — Public Appeal — Grassroots Funding | Financial Administration

Abstract: This collection consists of letters, telegrams, and financial documents responding to M.A. Jinnah's public appeals for funds for the All India Muslim League and its initiatives, notably the "Bombay Presidency Press and Propaganda Fund." It includes acknowledgments of donations ranging from large cheques to small collective contributions, discussions on the specific use of funds for a Gujarati newspaper, and logistical correspondence regarding receipts. The file showcases the wide base of financial support for the League, from wealthy patrons to ordinary citizens, and the administrative efforts to manage these resources.

Description: This file provides a vivid snapshot of the financial lifeblood of the All India Muslim League during a critical period of its growth. It documents the direct relationship between M.A. Jinnah and a diverse array of supporters who responded to his calls for funding. The correspondence reveals not only the broad trust in Jinnah's leadership but also the practical challenges of managing donor expectations and allocating funds for specific projects like a League-owned newspaper. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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