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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP838/1 Subject Public utilities

11. EAP838/1/3/5/30

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/5/30
Title:
Scope & Content:
The chaityas at Swayambhu. Swayambhu, the Self-Created or Self-Existent, is one of the most venerated and sacred Buddhist sites. Set on a hillock, west of Kathmandu City, it is reputedly the oldest settlement in the Kathmandu valley surrounded by several smaller shrines and temples. According to...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

12. EAP838/1/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/5
Title:
Glass Plate Negatives (2.5"x2.3")
Scope & Content:
Extent: 2.5" x 2.3".
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
TIFF images

13. EAP838/1/5/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/5/1
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 1800s
Extent:
52 TIFF images

14. EAP838/1/5/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/5/1/6
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Scope & Content:
Henry Ambros Oldfield. Oldfield served as the doctor at the British Residency in Kathmandu from 1850 to 1863, during the early years of the reign of Jang Bahadur Rana. Oldfield's water-colours provide important information on the architecture of the Kathmandu Valley at that time.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

15. EAP838/1/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7
Title:
Acetate Negatives (120 mm)
Scope & Content:
Extent: 120 mm.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
TIFF images

16. EAP838/1/7/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3
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:
660 TIFF images

17. EAP838/1/7/3/85

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/85
Title:
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Swayambhu, the Self-Created or Self-Existent, is one of the most venerated and sacred Buddhist sites. Set on a hillock, west of Kathmandu City, it is reputedly the oldest settlement in the Kathmandu valley surrounded by several smaller shrines and temples. According to legend, Kat...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

18. EAP838/1/7/3/89

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/89
Title:
Scope & Content:
Kohiti constructed in 1782. This deep water conduit is containted within a walled compound. The single sprout is located on one side of the structure. There are a number of sculptures of Hindu and Buddhist gods within the compound. Although the earliest date is the late Malla period, the Hiti ha...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1972-1973
Extent:
1 Tiff image

19. EAP838/1/7/3/90

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/90
Title:
Scope & Content:
Kohiti constructed in 1782. This deep water conduit is containted within a walled compound. The single sprout is located on one side of the structure. There are a number of sculptures of Hindu and Buddhist gods within the compound. Although the earliest date is the late Malla period, the Hiti ha...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1972-1973
Extent:
1 Tiff image

20. EAP838/1/7/3/171

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/171
Title:
Scope & Content:
Rani Pokhari, meaning queen's pond, was built in 1670 AD by King Pratap Malla. He had the tank constructed to console his queen who was distraught with grief after their son was trampled to death by an elephant. He had water collected from various holy places and river confluences in Nepal and I...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image