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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Subject Folklore

11. EAP790/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/21
Title:
Amrit Ratna Shakya Collection
Scope & Content:
This is one of the significant manuscripts in private possession. Manuscripts in this collections mostly derived from Hinduism. It also has very old Palm leaves manuscripts.It has different types of manuscripts covering wide variety of themes. Extent: 123 files
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century-20th century
Extent:
7197 TIFF images

12. EAP790/21/52

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/21/52
Title:
Nepal Mahatmya
Scope & Content:
This manuscript s a Mahatmya in Sanskrit and Devanagari script. It is a legendary account on the sacred places and deities of Nepal. It glorifies Nepal therefore it is 'Mahatmya'. This manuscript is in good condition. It was copied in 1955 VS. Its folio size is 30.5X16.5 CMs. Extent: Folios: 63
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
64 TIFF images

13. EAP791/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1
Title:
Lanten Manuscripts from Northern Laos
Scope & Content:
This collection of manuscripts constitutes a resource of unique cultural value in Lanten society. Lanten (also known as Lao Huay and Yao Mun) are classified as one of the 39 ‘ethnic minorities’ of northern Laos that are officially acknowledged by the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos. Writte...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1650-21st century
Extent:
34245 TIFF images

14. EAP791/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/1
Title:
Anonymous Collector 1
Scope & Content:
This collection contains 7 manuscripts. The catalogue references of the individual manuscripts range from: EAP791/1/1/1 to EAP791/1/1/7. Custodial history: The original manuscripts are part of a private collection owned by an anonymous collector in Northern Laos.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1835-1914
Extent:
597 TIFF images

15. EAP791/1/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/1/1
Title:
延生三時科
Scope & Content:
External cover title and title of the first text: 延生三時科 [yanshengsanshike]. Ceremony with a standard structure as a Taoist retreat, including three audiences in a day, ensuring the longevity of the host. These three audiences may also refer to thee propicious full-moons within a year; same stru...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1856
Extent:
141 TIFF images

16. EAP791/1/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/1/2
Title:
二寈招羅五兵
Scope & Content:
Title of the first text: 二寈招羅五兵 [erqing zhaoluo wubing]. External cover title: 二寈招兵 [erqing zhaobing]. A scenario for summoning tutelary and other deities, with their myths and associated folkstories as the background for the ritual. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format o...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1835
Extent:
90 TIFF images

17. EAP791/1/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/1/3
Title:
郎蜜金語一冊
Scope & Content:
This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 郎蜜金語一冊 [Langmi jinyu yice]. Discussions and instructions about the various rituals in the ceremony. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format of original m...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1914
Extent:
84 TIFF images

18. EAP791/1/1/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/1/4
Title:
迓王科
Scope & Content:
Title of the first text: 迓王科 [yawangke]. External cover title: 迓王科壹本 [yawangke yiben]. Instructions to organize the food for the dead in the Purgatory. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 18 folios. Chinese era name (regnal year): 光緒十七年...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1891
Extent:
58 TIFF images

19. EAP791/1/1/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/1/5
Title:
啟師破嶽科 茭簡在頭
Scope & Content:
External cover title and title of the first text: 啟師破嶽科 茭簡在頭 [qishi poyu ke jiaojian zaitou]. Instructions for sending a Messenger-Dragon to the Purgatory to wake up the deceased, imploring the gods - assistance to the Original Masters - to break the gates of the Purgatory, for the salvation of...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1856
Extent:
39 TIFF images

20. EAP791/1/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/1/6
Title:
喪家秘語
Scope & Content:
Title of the first text: 喪家秘語 [sang jia miyu]. External cover title: 送終度亡三應老水圖 [songzong duwang san ying lao shui tu]. Instructions about details in the retreat for the deceased and the ceremony in the funeral. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format of original material: 1 ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
94 TIFF images

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