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41. Photo 934(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(16)
Title:
[Street scene with American G.I.s, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography 'Crowd gathers round a sidewalk performer at bus stop while GIs take temporary advantage of an overhead view from steps of a camp bus. This is a good spot for hawkers, beggars, shoe shine boys, showmen to work on the bankroll of the 'rich American soldier'.' Subj...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

42. Photo 934(54)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(54)
Title:
[Eating breakfast on the pavement, Park Street, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography 'Early morning in many a Calcutta street finds natives huddled together around a breakfast teapot, having risen from their sidewalk abode. The milkman makes a regular stop at this community gathering on busy Park Street.' Subjects = street dwellers; street scenes
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

43. Photo 934(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(20)
Title:
[Kalighat Temple, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography 'A strong contrast to the splendor of the Jain temple is the Kalighat temple, built in the 1600s, worship place of Hindus. It is famous for the practice of sacrificing goats, as many as 1500 having been slaughtered in one day. On the bank of a canal cut from the...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

44. Photo 934(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(21)
Title:
[Hindu woman praying at linga shrine, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
'Hindu wife prays to the God Siva for blessing of fertility. Phallic symbol is obscured by iron grating at base of a type of cactus tree which is believed to have power to endow worshipper with productive powers. Woman whose face barely shows behind tree has prayed in vain for days and has been ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

45. Photo 934(23)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(23)
Title:
[Bathing ghat near the Kalighat Temple, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography 'Hindus bathe in the holy water of a canal which was cut from the original bed of the Ganges. Steps lead down from the grounds of the Kalighat temple. Water is still considered holy, even though from the Hooghly.' Subjects = ghats; religion; religion (Hinduism); r...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

46. Photo 934(38)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(38)
Title:
[Interior of Howrah Railway Station, Calcutta (Haora).] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
'Indians seem to be great travellers. Wartime transportation priorities have forced many weary travellers to remain in stations while waiting for long periods. Because of no other means, many must set up housekeeping during the long vigil, cooking their food on the spot and sleeping on the bare ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

47. Photo 934(41)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(41)
Title:
[The New Market (Sir Stuart Hogg Market), Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography 'Probably the largest market in the east is the New Market. Covering several blocks in the downtown area, the 2,000 stalls offer most anything you could ask for, wartime shortages excepted. In addition to all the items appealing to the local and tourist trade, t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

48. Photo 934(56)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(56)
Title:
[Drying cakes of cow dung for fuel, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
''Patty-cake Annie' is the nickname tagged to the makers of India's most plentiful fuel by American soldierswho must indulge their sense of humor. The sun-baked cow-dung patties are used by the poorer classes who cannot afford scarce wood for fuel to heat their homes and cook their food.' Shows ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

49. Photo 934(45)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(45)
Title:
[Street traders and American G.I.s, Chowringhee Road, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography 'The GI tourist here ponders the purchase of a 'rare gem' - a typical camera study of life on Chowringhee during the war. Firpo's famous restaurant is in the background, and dhoti-clad Indians and a British officer in shorts lend a bit of atmosphere.' Subjects = ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item

50. Photo 934(46)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 934(46)
Title:
[Street traders and American G.I.s, Chowringhee Road, Calcutta.] Photographer: Waddell, Clyde
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography 'These Sikh lads have chosen an auspicious stand for their business selling 'precious' stones to GIs. No more than 12 years old, these boys are shrewd and 'malum' English well enough to trim a sucker every time.' With Hamilton & Co., jewellers, in the background...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1946
Extent:
1 item