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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP838/1 Subject Architecture Place Kathmandu, 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. EAP838/1/1/1

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. EAP838/1/1/3

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

5. EAP838/1/1/3/17

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/3/17
Title:
Scope & Content:
Kaiser Mahal was constructed in 1885 for Jit Shumsher under the direction of Kishor Narshingh. In 1908, it was sold to Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher, who later gave it to his son General Kaiser Shumsher J.B. Rana. An avid reader, Kaiser Shumsher had a wonderful collection of books on all subje...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

6. EAP838/1/1/3/34

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/3/34
Title:
Scope & Content:
Baber Mahal was the residence of General Baber Shumsher J.B. Rana after 1928. It was built under the supervision of Kumar Narshing and is said to have been built after Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher's return from England. The design is said to have been built afte the Buckingham Palace in Londo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

7. 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

8. EAP838/1/1/5/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/14
Title:
Scope & Content:
View of Kathmandu taken from Nautale Durbar, facing east. In the foreground is the pond in front of Shiva Temple. In the background (left) is the Clock Tower before the 1934 earthquake.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

9. EAP838/1/1/5/132

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/132
Title:
Scope & Content:
Golden Temple (kwa bahal). Situated in Patan, this temple was founded in the 12th century, and it has existed in its current form since 1409. It gets its name from the gilded metal plates that cover most of its frontage. Inside the shrine is an image of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

10. EAP838/1/1/5/136

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/136
Title:
Scope & Content:
Asan Tole, located at the heart of Kathmandu city. In the photograph is Annapurna Temple, goddess of abundance (right) and Ganesh Temple (left).
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image