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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Project / Collection The Photographic Collection from DirghaMan and GaneshMan Chitrakar Art Foundation Subject Science

1. EAP838/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1
Title:
Dirgha Man Collection of photographs [Late 1800s-mid 1940s] Ganesh Man Chitrakar [mid 1940s- early 1950s]
Scope & Content:
These glass plate negatives were taken by Dirgha Man (1877-1951) and Ganesh Man Chitrakar (1916-1985). They are interesting in the context of Nepal’s history as they were Court Photographers. Furthermore, Nepal did not open up to outside visitors until the early-1950s. The photographs that Dirgh...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 19th century-Mid 20th century
Extent:
5072 TIFF images

2. EAP838/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1
Title:
Glass Plate Negatives (4.5" x 6.5")
Scope & Content:
Extent: 4.5" x 6.5".
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 19th century-Mid 20th century
Extent:
TIFF images

3. EAP838/1/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6
Title:
Ceremonies and Festivals
Scope & Content:
The ceremonies and festivals are documented.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
19 TIFF images

4. EAP838/1/1/6/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6/9
Title:
Scope & Content:
A muslim family living in Bhimsensthan Kathmandu. The house on the left, belonged to Ganesh Man, where Ganesh Photo Lab. was first started in 1970s.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

5. EAP838/1/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7
Title:
Acetate Negatives (120 mm)
Scope & Content:
Extent: 120 mm.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
TIFF images

6. EAP838/1/7/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/5
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:
Late 1800s
Extent:
447 TIFF images

7. EAP838/1/7/5/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/5/1
Title:
Scope & Content:
A man in Ganesh Photo Lab. A studio that was opend by Ganesh Man Chitrakar in early 1970s.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. EAP838/1/7/5/15

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/5/15
Title:
Scope & Content:
A woman poses in Ganesh Photo Lab. A studio that was opend by Ganesh Man Chitrakar in early 1970s.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

9. EAP838/1/7/5/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/5/16
Title:
Scope & Content:
A man with child in Ganesh Photo Lab. A studio that was opend by Ganesh Man Chitrakar in early 1970s.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

10. EAP838/1/7/5/18

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/5/18
Title:
Scope & Content:
A man in Ganesh Photo Lab. A studio that was opend by Ganesh Man Chitrakar in early 1970s.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image