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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. EAP838/1/1/1/83

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/83
Title:
Scope & Content:
Born in 1877, Raja Jai Prithvi Bahadur Singh (center), was the 55th king of Bajhang, far western Nepal. He graduate from Calcutta University, and started the publication of 'Gorkhapatra' (the first newspaper in Nepal) in 1899, established the first Nepali language school, and brought many books ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s-1920s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

5. EAP838/1/1/1/127

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/127
Title:
Scope & Content:
Born in 1877, Raja Jai Prithvi Bahadur Singh (center), was the 55th king of Bajhang, far western Nepal. He graduate from Calcutta University, and started the publication of 'Gorkhapatra' (the first newspaper in Nepal) in 1899, established the first Nepali language school, and brought many books ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s-1920s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

6. EAP838/1/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/3
Title:
Rana Architecture
Scope & Content:
Rana Architecture: The Ranas were heavily influenced by European style. This is evident in their fashion, art and architecture. The palaces and gardens are very distinct from the native structures and emulate Victorian England.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
38 TIFF images

7. EAP838/1/1/3/30

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/3/30
Title:
Scope & Content:
Tri-Chandra College, established in 1918 by Chandra Shumshe, is the oldest institute of higher learning in Nepal. Tri stands for King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah and Chandra stands for Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher J.B. Rana.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1918-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. EAP838/1/1/3/35

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/3/35
Title:
Scope & Content:
Tri-Chandra College, established in 1918 by Chandra Shumshe, is the oldest institute of higher learning in Nepal. Tri stands for King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah and Chandra stands for Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher J.B. Rana.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1918-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

9. 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

10. EAP838/1/2/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/2/1
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:
57 TIFF images