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Place Sikkim, Asia, India

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

6. IOR/L/PS/12/4096

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/4096
Title:
Coll 34/9 'Slavery: Slavery Convention: Position of certain independent States in relation to:'
Scope & Content:
Correspondence regarding the position of independent Indian States with regard to the 1926 'International Convention with the object of Securing the Abolition of Slavery and the Slave Trade', a copy of which is found on folios 27-32. The correspondence is between: Government of India, Foreign an...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Sep 1937-4 Feb 1939
Extent:
1 file (31 folios)

7. IOR/L/PS/20/CA1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/CA1
Title:
'ABSTRACT OF LETTERS RECEIVED FROM INDIA 1861.'
Scope & Content:
Confidential printed abstracts of letters received by the India Office from the Government of India, and from senior officials in certain areas outside India, during the year 1861. The letters are dated 1 January 1861-29 December 1861. The abstracts are numbered 183-301 and each have one of the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Jan 1861-29 Dec 1861
Extent:
1 volume (323 folios)

8. IOR/L/PS/20/D8(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/D8(1)
Title:
Stream in Sikhim, with ricketty bridge. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Frontispiece to Edgar's Report on his visit to Sikkim. View looking upstream towards the wooden bridge.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Oct 1873-Dec 1873
Extent:
1 item

9. IOR/L/PS/20/D8(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/D8(2)
Title:
Do Mani (stone of prayer) [Sikkim]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Mounted on titlepage of Edgar's Report on his visit to Sikkim.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Oct 1873-Dec 1873
Extent:
1 item

10. IOR/L/PS/20/D8(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/D8(3)
Title:
View of frozen lake, with Thibetan traders. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Mounted on p. 1 of Edgar's Report on his visit to Sikkim. View looking along the lake, with Tibetan figures on path in the foreground.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Oct 1873-Dec 1873
Extent:
1 item