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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Container Reference (shelfmark) EAP838/1/4

1. EAP838/1/4/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/4/1
Title:
Life in the Courts: Portraits and Ceremonies.
Scope & Content:
Life in the Courts: Portraits and Ceremonies. The Ranas ruled Nepal from 1846 when Jung Bahadur Rana captured power from the Shah Kings and started a 104 year rule as hereditary Prime Ministers. As Dirgha Man started working in the courts since the late 19th century, Rana Portraits and Ceremonie...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
47 TIFF images

2. EAP838/1/4/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/4/2
Title:
Hunting
Scope & Content:
Hunting: The Terai region, with its alluvial soil, glasslands, river valleys and mixed decidous forests was once home to over 20 species of big game mammals like tiger, leopard, elephant, rhino, bear, bison and wild buffalo. It was known to be one of the best hunting grounds for Shikar or big ga...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

3. EAP838/1/4/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/4/3
Title:
Ceremonies and Festivals
Scope & Content:
The ceremonies and festivals are documented.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

4. EAP838/1/4/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/4/4
Title:
Portraits
Scope & Content:
Nepal opened up to the outside only in 1950s. Cameras were only allowed to the Ranas and a few elites. The portraits taken before the 50s are interesting as they give a glimpse into a common man's life that are not documented otherwise.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

5. EAP838/1/4/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/4/5
Title:
Photographs of Paintings
Scope & Content:
Photographs of Paintings.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image