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1. EAP281/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP281/1
Title:
Arthur Foning Collection of Lepcha Manuscripts [1894-1963]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of 23 Lepcha manuscripts from the collection of the late Arthur Foning. This is a representative collection of Lepcha manuscripts, which holds mostly well-known titles as well as a number of lesser-known astrological texts. The original manuscripts in this collection are mostly in ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lepcha
Date Range:
1894-1963
Extent:
23 manuscripts, represented as 1,857 TIFF images

2. EAP281/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP281/2
Title:
Ong Tshering Namchu Collection of Lepcha Manuscripts [20th century]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of three manuscripts from the larger collection of Ong Tshering Namchu, a well known bóngthíng and scribe from Mane Gombú Village in Kalimpong. These three manuscripts represent well-known Lepcha religious works.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lepcha
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
Three manuscripts, represented as 168 TIFF images

3. EAP281/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP281/3
Title:
Tamyong Collection of Lepcha Manuscripts [19th - 20th century]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of a manuscript owned by bóngthíng Tamyong Lepcha of Luknyi (Linge Payong). This manuscript is a good example of an old Lepcha manuscript that is badly damaged by insect attacks.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lepcha
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
One manuscript, represented as 50 TIFF images

4. EAP281/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP281/4
Title:
Dendrúp Adyemnu Collection of Lepcha Manuscripts [20th century]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of three Lepcha manuscripts, the titles of which have not all been identified, owned by Dendrúp Adyemnu Lepcha, a well known literary figure who is originally from Mane Gombú village in Kalimpong.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lepcha
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
Three manuscripts, represented as 95 TIFF images

5. EAP281/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP281/5
Title:
Chuksung Collection of Lepcha Manuscripts [19th - 20th century]
Scope & Content:
Digital images of a selection of manuscripts from the Chuksung collection. The manuscripts were acquired by Chuksung Lepcha from villages across Sikkim. The collection holds some interesting texts, although many of the manuscripts are in a poor condition and difficult to identify.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lepcha
Date Range:
19th century-20th century
Extent:
10 manuscripts, represented as 278 TIFF images

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