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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP838/1 Language Not applicable Place Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

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. EAP838/1/1/5/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/1
Title:
Scope & Content:
Boudhanath Stupa, situated on the outskirts of Kathmandu valley, can be credited to King Manadeva, who ruled in the beginning of the fifth century. In the course of centuries, this stupa, like many others have been repaired, renovated, and enlarged. The dome is set on a platform shape of a manda...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930
Extent:
1 Tiff image

5. EAP838/1/1/5/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/3
Title:
Scope & Content:
Front view of Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath Stupa, situated on the outskirts of Kathmandu valley, can be credited to King Manadeva, who ruled in the beginning of the fifth century. In the course of centuries, this stupa, like many others have been repaired, renovated, and enlarged. The dome is se...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930
Extent:
1 Tiff image

6. EAP838/1/1/5/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/7
Title:
Scope & Content:
Swayambhu Mahachaitya. On the western side of the stupa is the Bhutanese Drugpa Kagyu Monastery, also visible in the photograph.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

7. EAP838/1/1/5/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/8
Title:
Scope & Content:
Swayambhu Mahachaitya. On the western side of the stupa is the Bhutanese Drugpa Kagyu Monastery, also visible in the photograph.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. EAP838/1/1/5/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/9
Title:
Scope & Content:
The steps leading to Swayambhu Mahachaitya. Swayambhu, the Self-Created or Self-Existent, is one of the most venerated and sacred Buddhist sites. Set on a hillock, west of Kathmandu City, it is reputedly the oldest settlement in the Kathmandu valley surrounded by several smaller shrines and temp...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

9. EAP838/1/1/5/23

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/23
Title:
Scope & Content:
Vajra at Swayambhu Mahachaitya.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

10. EAP838/1/1/5/142

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/142
Title:
Scope & Content:
Swayambhu, the Self-Created or Self-Existent, is one of the most venerated and sacred Buddhist sites. Set on a hillock, west of Kathmandu City, it is reputedly the oldest settlement in the Kathmandu valley surrounded by several smaller shrines and temples.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image