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

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. EAP838/1/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2
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:
Late 1800s
Extent:
130 TIFF images

4. EAP838/1/1/2/62

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2/62
Title:
Scope & Content:
A child posing with a gun and a hunted tiger.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1910s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

5. EAP838/1/1/2/96

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2/96
Title:
Scope & Content:
Col. Chandra Jung Thapa with a rifle on the elephant.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1910s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

6. EAP838/1/1/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5
Title:
Landscape and Temples
Scope & Content:
Landscape and Temples: The landscape and temples are from Kathmandu Valley and the surrounding cities.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
185 TIFF images

7. EAP838/1/1/5/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/9
Title:
Scope & Content:
The steps leading to Swayambhu Mahachaitya. Swayambhu, the Self-Created or Self-Existent, is one of the most venerated and sacred Buddhist sites. Set on a hillock, west of Kathmandu City, it is reputedly the oldest settlement in the Kathmandu valley surrounded by several smaller shrines and temp...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. EAP838/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/2
Title:
Glass Plate Negatives (6.5"x8.5")
Scope & Content:
Extent: 6.5" x 8.5".
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
TIFF images

9. EAP838/1/2/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/2/1
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:
57 TIFF images

10. EAP838/1/2/1/38

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/2/1/38
Title:
Scope & Content:
Unidentified Rana children holding guns.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image