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Project / Collection The Photographic Collection from DirghaMan and GaneshMan Chitrakar Art Foundation Subject Hinduism

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. EAP838/1/1/1/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/12
Title:
Scope & Content:
Coronation ceremony of Prime Minister Juddha Shamsher (ruled 1934- 1945). Sitting: (left) General Arjun Shumsher, Prime Minister Juddha Shumsher. Standing row (from left): General Shanker Shumsher, General Singha Shumsher, General Krishna Shumsher, General Bahadur Shumsher, General Nara Shumsher...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1934
Extent:
1 Tiff image

6. EAP838/1/1/1/17

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/17
Title:
Scope & Content:
Prime Minister Padma Shamsher (ruled 1945-1948). Photo taken by Ganesh Man Chitrakar.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

7. EAP838/1/1/1/38

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/38
Title:
Scope & Content:
General Krishna Shamsher (1900-1977) youngest son of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1920s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. EAP838/1/1/1/40

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/40
Title:
Scope & Content:
Prime Minister Mohan Shamsher (1948-1951) with his daughters. Photo by Ganesh Man Chitrakar.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1940s-1950s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

9. EAP838/1/1/1/44

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/44
Title:
Scope & Content:
Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher (ruled 1901-1929) with his family. Sitting row on the floor: (left to right) General Sarada Shumsher, General Samrajya Shumsher, General Madan Shumsher, General Bijaya Shumsher. Sitting row: (left to right) General Arjun Shumsher, General Baber Shumsher, General S...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1920s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

10. EAP838/1/1/1/53

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/53
Title:
Scope & Content:
Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher (ruled 1901-1929) with his sons. General Shanker Shumsher, General Bishnu Shumsher, General Mohan Shumsher, General Singha Shumsher, General Baber Shumsher, General Madan Shumsher, Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher, General Krishna Shumsher, General Kaisher Shumsher.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1920s
Extent:
1 Tiff image