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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP838/1 Subject Christianity Material Type Photographs

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. EAP838/1/1/1/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/4
Title:
Scope & Content:
Prime Minister Bhim Shamsher (ruled 1929-1932) with the Japanese Ambassador and court officials. Sitting row (left to right): General Mohan Shumsher J.B. Rana, Unidentified, General Juddha Shumsher J.B. Rana, Wife of the Japanese Ambassador, then Prime MInister Bhim Shumsher, Japanese Ambassador...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930s
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. EAP838/1/1/5/40

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/40
Title:
Scope & Content:
Bhadrakali Temple, built in 1817 is located on the eastern side of Tundikhel dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Bhadrakali. The temple is believed to be built after Goddess Bhadrakali told the priest to dig the hill where they found her statue. Since then, the temple lies there and is protected by t...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1914
Extent:
1 Tiff image

7. EAP838/1/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6
Title:
Ceremonies and Festivals
Scope & Content:
The ceremonies and festivals are documented.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
19 TIFF images

8. EAP838/1/1/6/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6/7
Title:
Scope & Content:
Feeding of Bhramins (priestly caste) at Pashupatinath after the return of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher from England and France.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1909
Extent:
1 Tiff image

9. EAP838/1/1/6/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6/16
Title:
Scope & Content:
Feeding of Bhramins (priestly caste) at Pashupatinath after the return of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher from England and France.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1909
Extent:
1 Tiff image

10. EAP838/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/2
Title:
Glass Plate Negatives (6.5"x8.5")
Scope & Content:
Extent: 6.5" x 8.5".
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
TIFF images