Call Number:

Ms. Codex 1741

Repository:

University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts

Extent:

1 volume (+ 1 pamphlet)

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Hathiraj, the mighty one by Peter Franklin, circa 1930-1939, Ms. Codex 1741, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, University of Pennsylvania

Date:

circa 1930-1939 (inclusive)

Creator:

Franklin, Peter

Form:

Manuscripts, English -- 20th century, Pamphlets, Typescripts, Novels, and Codices (bound manuscripts)

Abstract:

Typescript of a novel written between 1930 to 1939 by producer and film director, Peter Franklin (1900-1969?). Set in India, the novel relays the story of Prince Bahadur of Kahanistan and Hathiraj, a bull elephant.

Franklin was a film producer and director who lived in England. He served in the Indian Army and began a career in the motion picture industry in 1928. Franklin Eastern Enterprises Limited was the name of his company in London. Franklin was a fellow of the British Royal Geographical Society and a fellow of the Zoological Society.

A typescript of a novel bound in black with stamped gold lettering on the cover containing a novel written by Peter Franklin. The novel is set in India relaying the story of Prince Bahadur of Kahanistan and Hathiraj, a bull elephant. Preceding the novel is a list of the characters and a list entitled "Chapter readings" consisting of a prelude, ten chapters, and a closing scene. Laid in the volume is a small pamphlet announcing a series of six documentary films on India entitled "India Old and New." The pamphlet provides a brief explanation of the film series, some information about Franklin, and a synopsis for each of the six films. W. Straker Printers and Stationers, London printed the pamphlet and bound the typescript.