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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. EAP838/1/1/1/48

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/48
Title:
Scope & Content:
King Tribhuvan (center) with his sons Mahendra, Himalaya and Basundhara and Prime Minister Juddha Shamsher (right) with high court officials. First row: General Singha Shumsher General Kaiser Shumsher, Unidentified, Unidentified, Prime Basundhara, Prince Himalaya, King Tribhuvan, King Mahendra, ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1932-1945
Extent:
1 Tiff image

5. 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

6. EAP838/1/1/5/144

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/144
Title:
Scope & Content:
Changu Narayan Temple is one of the most celebrated Vaishnava shrine in the valley, whose origin dates back to the fourth century AD. The temple is built on a high ridge with a view of the Himalayas to the North, and the Valley to the South.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1910s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

7. EAP838/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3
Title:
Glass Plate Negatives (10"x12")
Scope & Content:
Extent: 10" x12".
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
TIFF images

8. EAP838/1/3/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/1
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 1800s
Extent:
365 TIFF images

9. EAP838/1/3/1/85

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/1/85
Title:
Scope & Content:
Attending a ceremony in Nasal Chok in Hanuman Dhoka Palace. From right: Prime Minister Juddha Shamsher, King Tribhuvan, Crown Prince Mahendra, Prince Himalaya and Prince Basundhara.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

10. EAP838/1/3/1/201

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/1/201
Title:
Scope & Content:
Photo taken during Basanta Panchami, in Nasal Chok in Hanuman Dhoka. From left: Genenral Mohan Shumsher J.B. Rana, General Padma Shumsher J.B. Rana, Prince Basundhara Bir Bikram Shah, Prince Himalaya Bir Bikram Shah, Crown Prince Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah, King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah and Prime...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image