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

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. EAP838/1/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1
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 19th century-Mid 20th century
Extent:
290 TIFF images

4. EAP838/1/1/1/42

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/42
Title:
Scope & Content:
A soldier.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

5. EAP838/1/1/1/99

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/99
Title:
Scope & Content:
Unidentified soldier.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

6. EAP838/1/1/1/115

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/115
Title:
Scope & Content:
Army in Tundikhel, the military parade ground.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

7. EAP838/1/1/1/151

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/151
Title:
Scope & Content:
General Baber Shamsher Rana on the motor vehicle saluting the Gurkha soldiers.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1935
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. EAP838/1/1/1/157

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/157
Title:
Scope & Content:
Official ceremony at Tundikhel, the army parade ground.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

9. EAP838/1/1/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/4
Title:
Jewellery and Medals
Scope & Content:
Jewellery and Medals: During Prime Minister Jung Bahadurs period, the Indian subcontinent was in great turmoil. The Mugal Empire was disintegrating with and many Mughal royalties were fleeing to Nepal with their wealth and valuables. They were confiscated and became the property of the Prime Min...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
37 TIFF images

10. EAP838/1/1/4/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/4/9
Title:
Scope & Content:
Order of the Nepal Tara. This order is conferred on the Royal family and is awarded to the Commission and Junior Commission officers of the Royal Army for meritorious service in the defence of the Kingdom of Nepal in times of war or peace. It is also conferred to foreign army officers attached w...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1910s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image