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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. EAP838/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3
Title:
Glass Plate Negatives (10"x12")
Scope & Content:
Extent: 10" x12".
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
TIFF images

3. 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

4. EAP838/1/3/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/3
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:
50 TIFF images

5. EAP838/1/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6
Title:
Ceremonies and Festivals
Scope & Content:
The ceremonies and festivals are documented.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
19 TIFF images

6. EAP838/1/1/6/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6/7
Title:
Scope & Content:
Feeding of Bhramins (priestly caste) at Pashupatinath after the return of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher from England and France.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1909
Extent:
1 Tiff image

7. EAP838/1/1/6/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6/16
Title:
Scope & Content:
Feeding of Bhramins (priestly caste) at Pashupatinath after the return of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher from England and France.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1909
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. EAP838/1/3/3/45

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/3/45
Title:
Scope & Content:
A dharmashala for low-caste guests of the government. Constructed in 1916, it now serves as a police barrack. The building in the background to the right was erected in the same year to accommodate high-caste guests. Today it houses the Nepal Eye Hospital.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1928
Extent:
1 Tiff image

9. EAP838/1/3/3/50

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/3/50
Title:
Scope & Content:
A dharmashala for low-caste guests of the government. Constructed in 1916, it now serves as a police barrack. The building in the background to the right was erected in the same year to accommodate high-caste guests. Today it houses the Nepal Eye Hospital.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1928
Extent:
1 Tiff image