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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP838/1 Subject Death

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. EAP838/1/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2
Title:
Hunting
Scope & Content:
Hunting: The Terai region, with its alluvial soil, glasslands, river valleys and mixed decidous forests was once home to over 20 species of big game mammals like tiger, leopard, elephant, rhino, bear, bison and wild buffalo. It was known to be one of the best hunting grounds for Shikar or big ga...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
130 TIFF images

4. EAP838/1/1/2/39

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2/39
Title:
Scope & Content:
Rhino killed during a hunting trip to Chitwan.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1910s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

5. EAP838/1/1/2/41

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2/41
Title:
Scope & Content:
Tigers killed during a hunting trip to Chitwan.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1910s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

6. EAP838/1/1/2/52

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2/52
Title:
Scope & Content:
General Mrigendra Shumsher (sitting left) and Shanker Shumsher (sitting right) posing with their kill in Chitwan.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1910s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

7. EAP838/1/1/2/54

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2/54
Title:
Scope & Content:
A group of men posing with their kill during a hunting trip to Chitwan.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. 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

9. EAP838/1/1/5/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/10
Title:
Scope & Content:
The palace armoury (kot) where the Kot massacar took palace on 19 September 1846. Jung Bahadur Rana and his brothers killed about 40 members of the Nepalese palace court including the Prime Minister, at this palace armoury of Kathmandu. This led to the loss of power by King Rajendra Bikram Shah ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1920s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

10. EAP838/1/1/5/29

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/29
Title:
Scope & Content:
Statue of King Pratap Malla, his wife and son on an elephant situated on the southern side of Rani Pokhari. King Pratap Malla, one of the most illustrious monarchs of the Malla dynasty, built Rani Pokhari in 1670 AD. He had the tank constructed to console his queen who was distraught with grief ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1910s
Extent:
1 Tiff image