A.C. Woolner

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Dr. Alfred Cooper Woolner (May 1878 - 7 January 1936) was a noted Sanskrit scholar and professor as well as the Vice Chancellor of Punjab University, Lahore before Partition of India.


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[edit] Punjab University

Dr. Woolner served as honorary librarian of the University from 1902 to 1928.[1]. He was made principal and registrar in 1903. From 1928 till 1936 he served as Vice Chancellor.[2]

[edit] Memorials

Punjab University's collection of over 8,500 Ancient Sanskrit and Hindi manuscripts is named in his honour.[3] Also the only remaining intact statute (from the British Era) in Lahore is that of Dr. Woolner which stands in front of the Pharmacy Department of Punjab University.[4]

[edit] Death

Dr. Woolner died in Lahore and is buried in the city's Gora Kabristan on Jail Road.


[edit] Works


[edit] References

  1. ^ Panjab University Library, Chandigarh, INDIA: Staff
  2. ^ University of the Punjab - Introduction
  3. ^ Library Collections
  4. ^ Encore, NOS, The News International
  5. ^ Course :: Department Of Studies In Jainology And Prakrits


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