Prof. A. Sreedhara Menon

Prof. A. Sreedhara Menon (1925-2010)
Born on December 18, 1925 at Eranakulam. Completed his M. A. Degree in History as a private candidate from the University of Madras with first rank in 1948. Went to Harvard University on a Fullbright Travel Grant and a Smith-Mund Scholarship and secured Masters degree in Political Science from there with specialisation in International Relations. Worked in various capacities such as Professor of History, State Editor of the Kerala Gazetteers, Registrar of the University of Kerala and UGC visiting Professor in the University of Calicut. Held many other positions ­during his eventful career. Apart from compiling eight District Gazetteers of Kerala he has written more than 25 books in English and Malayalam. Died in July 2010.