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Project / Collection The Photographic Collection from DirghaMan and GaneshMan Chitrakar Art Foundation Language Not applicable Subject History

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. EAP838/1/1/5

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

4. EAP838/1/1/5/56

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/56
Title:
Scope & Content:
The Pokhri Tol in Gorkha in western Nepal. It is the historical captial and cradle of the Shah dynasty of Nepal.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1910s-1920s
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. EAP838/1/7/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3
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:
660 TIFF images

7. EAP838/1/7/3/650

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/650
Title:
Scope & Content:
Jaisi Dewal in jaisidewal, Kathmandu. This temple was built in the 17th century and its name Jaisi Dewal comes from Lakshminarayan Joshi, a powerful minister of King Bhupatendra. It is located in a historical place which is believed to have been the nucleus of Kathmandu during the Lichchhavi per...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. EAP838/1/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/10
Title:
Aectate Negatives (3.7"x3")
Scope & Content:
Extent: 3.7" x 3".
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

9. EAP838/1/10/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/10/1
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:
1 Tiff image

10. EAP838/1/10/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/10/1/1
Title:
Scope & Content:
Copy of negative. Hunting of wildlife was the favourite sport of the Rana rulers lasting 3 to 6 months with more than 200 helpers involved in the plains of Terai forest. Seen in the picture are Prime Minister Juddha Shumsher with Bahadur Shumsher and Mohan Shumsher along with the skins of 300 an...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image