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Collection Area Visual Arts Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 934

11. Photo 934(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(10)
Title:
[Old Court House Street, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
'This buffalo herd's movements seem to be guided by whim alone and are typical of the complete indifference to traffic control by man and animal alike. This is Old Court House Street, one of Calcutta's busiest. In left background is Great Eastern Hotel, Calcutta's best, used by U.S. officers as ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

12. Photo 934(11)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(11)
Title:
[Sikh taxi driver and American G.I.s, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
'Of Calcutta's assortment of colorful and intriguing characters, the Sikh taxi-driver and his co-pilot rank high. The co-pilot was added in 1944 following an affray in which a soldier knifed a driver. The two GIs shown here are doing their best to convey their destination to the driver of the a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

13. Photo 934(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(12)
Title:
[Tram, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
'Indians are the bravest commuters in the world. They hang from every handhold. The two shown here, however, are bent on clinching a seat before the car fills. Ancient double-decker buses sway and chug under the strain of double overloads and trams make packed New York subways seem comfortable b...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

14. Photo 934(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(13)
Title:
[Street performer, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
'Ragged urchins roam the streets begging GI audiences to let their mangy monkeys dance the 'American Jitterbug' dance. This unfortunate showman has offended the long arm of the law and is prodded along. The Monk seems to realise the position.' Subjects = animals; entertainers; monkeys; perform...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

15. Photo 934(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(14)
Title:
[Snake charmer, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
'This wierd looking snake charmer is doing his best to coax a balcony audience to toss down enough baksheesh to get his cobra and mongoose in the mood to stage a fight to the finish. Actually the combatants always get a bit bored with the act and after a few fierce snorts and lunges, decide it i...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

16. Photo 934(15)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(15)
Title:
[Snake charmer, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
'A group of GIs take a close look at the snake-wallah's hooded cobra. Both the snake and his master are good specimens. The fangs, of course, have been removed so the reptile can strike at will, scaring no one.' Subjects = entertainers; snake charmers; street scenes
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

17. Photo 934(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(16)
Title:
[Street scene with American G.I.s, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography 'Crowd gathers round a sidewalk performer at bus stop while GIs take temporary advantage of an overhead view from steps of a camp bus. This is a good spot for hawkers, beggars, shoe shine boys, showmen to work on the bankroll of the 'rich American soldier'.' Subj...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

18. Photo 934(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(17)
Title:
[Professor Sher Mohamed, Theatrical performer, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography 'Believe it or not, this man has just bitten the head from a live Krait snake. He is Professor Sher Mohammed and his feats include drinking acid, eating glass, fire-walking. He is a legitimate performer and has spent the war touring for the entertainment of Indian tr...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

19. Photo 934(18)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(18)
Title:
[Street scene, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography 'Native madman is allowed to roam the streets naked, accosting cars, sitting down in the middle of the street or anything else that takes his fancy. How he escapes being run down or run in by the law is one of India's mysteries.' Showing a man begging at the window ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

20. Photo 934(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(19)
Title:
[Shitalanatha Jain Temple, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography 'The Jain temple, Parashnath Mandir, is Calcutta's gaudiest and most elaborate temple. The Jains are a sect of the Hindus, a great many of whom belong to the money-lending class, are shrewd and frequently wealthy. Jains do not believe in taking a life, often wea...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item