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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1104/7 Place Calcutta, India

1. EAP1104/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1104/7
Title:
Private Collection of Upendrakishor Ray (Chowdhury)'s Family, Kolkata
Scope & Content:
Custodial history: The history of the Rays goes back to the mid 16th century when Ramsundar Deb decided to settle in Yasodal (in Bangladesh) as the son-in-law of a local ruler. His subsequent generations acquired the honorific title of Majumdar, which later changed to Ray which too was bestowed ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bengali, English, and Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 19th century-Early 20th century
Extent:
246 TIFF images

2. EAP1104/7/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1104/7/5
Title:
Letters
Scope & Content:
We have found a collection of 14 letters written by Upendrakishor himself. Most of the letters were sent to Punyalata; his daughter(referred to as mamuni in the letters) and Punyalata's husband Arun. Extent: 14 letters. Size and dimensions of original material: The original volume with length ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Early 20th century
Extent:
46 TIFF images

3. EAP1104/7/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1104/7/6
Title:
আমাদের বংশের পরিচয়
Scope & Content:
A handwritten family history of Ray Chowdhury Family. রায়চৌধুরী পরিবারের একটি হস্তলিখিত ইতিহাস. Extent: 1 Notebook. Size and dimensions of original material: The original volume with length of 21x8 cm. Condition of original material: Extremely fragile. Coloure of the material is yellowish br...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bengali
Date Range:
15 Oct 1915
Extent:
36 TIFF images

4. EAP1104/7/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1104/7/7
Title:
Painting
Scope & Content:
A painting of goddess 'Durga' or 'Mahisasuramardini' by Upendrakishor Ray Chowdhury. Extent: 1 Painting. Size and dimensions of original material: The original volume with length of 36x26 cm. Condition of original material: Partly Damaged. Arrangement: Arranged by the custodian.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 19th century-Early 20th century
Extent:
2 TIFF images