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Godrej Archives is a business archive located at Godrej & Boyce. Started in 2006, the Archives collects records covering 124 years history of the Group.
Mumbai, India
Joined July 2015
Our latest book From the Frugal to the Ornate is now listed on Amazon😀.All the illuminating insights & intriguing stories of the evolution of #seats in India over centuries are now just a click away! ..#FromtheFrugaltotheOrnate #GodrejArchives #Godrej
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In her talk “Archiving Business, Working with Business Archives: Telling a Tale of Manufactured Objects in Modern India”, Dr. Lakshmi Subramanian unpacks the stories behind 3 iconic objects — Godrej Storwel, chair, and refrigerator. Watch it here:
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On #NationalMountainClimbingDay we turn the spotlight on some rare gems from #GodrejArchives that celebrate the spirit of adventure and appreciation for nature. Among them are a set of newsletters from 1986–1993 of #TheHimalayanClub, rich with… .
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Missed it live? Our panel discussion Archives by Design: Memory, Materiality and Modernity is now on YouTube! . From tracing design legacies through archives to rethinking material memory—this thoughtful exchange between…. Watch it here:.
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This month’s document takes us back to 1976, when a quiet #news clipping reminds us of an incredible episode from our past— of #LillianCarter, mother of #JimmyCarter, and her time spent in #Vikhroli as a #PeaceCorps volunteer. Click here link to read:
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On 25th July 2025, we welcomed history students from Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College of Arts, Science and Commerce to Godrej Archives for an engaging introduction to the world of archival work. As they explored our permanent exhibition….
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“Inspiration is a big force”, is what #DrAPJAbdulKalam reminded the young minds at #UdayachalSchool during its #GoldenJubilee celebrations in 2004. Addressing students and teachers with warmth and vision, he spoke of the power that parents and educators….
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We had the pleasure of hosting an inquisitive group of undergraduate and junior college students from D. G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce on 19th July 2025. Their visit took them into the world of archives…
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Lakshmi Subramanian talk “Archiving Business, Working with Business Archives: Telling a Tale of Manufactured Objects in Modern India” offered a layered exploration into the meaning - making at business archives. Drawing from her deep engagement with…
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Dates: 13th May - 31st Aug 2025.Time: 10 AM - 8 PM.Venue: Lilavati Lalbhai @cept_library , CEPT University, Ahmedabad. Come relive the timeless journey of innovation and design @godrejenterprises .#Godrej #archives #exhibition #godrejarchives #businesshistory #history.
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EXHIBITION EXTENDED! . Shaping Dreams, Designing Lives: A Godrej Story’ — our exhibition in collaboration with @ceptuniversity1 is now extended till 31st Aug 2025. Explore the evolution of everyday icons like the Godrej Refrigerator, Chairs, and the classic Storwel cupboard…
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The talk is on the fascinating world of business archives — and the role of the historian within them. By tracing the journey of 3 iconic products, she explores how these illuminate specific moments in India's history. 🗓️ 11 July 2025, 4.30 pm.📍 CEPT University, Ahmedabad.
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What can a cupboard, a chair, and a refrigerator reveal about modern India?.Join us for a special talk by Dr. Lakshmi Subramanian on 'Archiving Business, Working with Business Archives: Telling a Tale of Manufactured Objects in Modern India' …. RSVP:
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What’s in a name? Quite a lot, actually. In 1959, a simple letter from Godrej’s Chief Accountant informed stockists about district names being changed in Saurashtra. On the surface these changes seem routine. But behind it exists a country in flux…
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“How shall we end the water shortage of Bombay?” asked a pamphlet dated May, 1967 from Pragati Kendra, Godrej’s Welfare Centre at their factory campus in Vikhroli, Mumbai. Fast forward to today and we’re still asking!. In an era where conversations…
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This year at Godrej Archives, our ‘Unboxed’ series will spotlight a document from our archives each month that tell stories of people, places, and moments that connect us all beyond Godrej’s business history. April’s Document of the Month…
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What you see here is a striking #installation by artist #SaazAggarwal, that pays an ode to an everyday object, the iconic #Godrej steel cupboard. It transforms the #GodrejStorwel into something extraordinary - not by standing out, but by standing for…
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On #worldtypewriterday, we not only honour the machine that transformed how we wrote but also to the humble seat that supported countless hours of typing: the Godrej typist chair! A quiet yet clever companion to the typewriter, custom-designed to ease the…
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Missed our #Masterclass ? It is now on #YouTube! .In our recent session on #HistoryMarketing, #AndersSjöman @anderssjoman (EVP, Centre for #BusinessHistory, #Stockholm) explored how #corporateheritage is more than just nostalgia. Watch the full talk now: .
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As a fitting conclusion to our International Archives Week celebrations, we hosted an Open House at Godrej Archives. In two days, 55 employees joined us out of sheer interest, bringing along colleagues, friends, and even family members to explore the… .
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Every business unit, its people, and the work they do hold fragments of the company’s evolving story. That’s why we visit branches to share what archives do and how they can contribute in collection and identification of records that manner…
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