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1. Photo 899/7

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 899/7
Title:
Sir James David Sifton Collection: Aerial views of the Bihar Earthquake and other loose prints
Scope & Content:
Collection of loose prints, the majority of which are aerial views taken shortly after the Bihar Earthquake of 1934. From the collection of Sir James Sifton. Sir James David Sifton (1878-1952), entered the Indian Civil Service in 1902. He served as Governor of Bihar and Orissa 1932-36 and Gover...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1934
Extent:
71 items

2. Photo 899/7(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 899/7(16)
Title:
[PRINT MISSING.]
Scope & Content:
Subjects =
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 899/7(92)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 899/7(92)
Title:
[Prints 92-97: Miscellaneous family snapshots, taken in England.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Subjects =
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1920s
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 899/7(61)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 899/7(61)
Title:
[Triumphal arch, (?)Bihar.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Showing a car passing beneath a ceremonial arch bearing the legend, 'Mamraj. Long Live Their Majesties.' Precise location unknown. Subjects = ceremonial decorations; triumphal arches; unidentified
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1935
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 899/7(103)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 899/7(103)
Title:
[Government House, Ranchi.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Hand-coloured print. General view from the garden. Subjects = British colonial architecture; European architecture in India; government houses
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930s
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 899/7(55)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 899/7(55)
Title:
[School group, Lyttenhanger Lodge, Seaford, England.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography School portrait of class at boys' prep school. Subjects =
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1920s
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 899/7(54)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 899/7(54)
Title:
[Government House, Ranchi.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view from Ornamental Garden. Subjects = British colonial architecture; European architecture in India; government houses
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1935
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 899/7(99)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 899/7(99)
Title:
[Sir James Sifton with hunting group, (?)Bihar.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Subjects = governors; hunting
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930s
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 899/7(101)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 899/7(101)
Title:
[Exterior of railway station, (?)Ranchi.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = British colonial architecture; European architecture in India; railway stations; railways; transport
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930s
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 899/7(62)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 899/7(62)
Title:
[Military inspection at an unidentified location.] Photographer: Paul, S.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events An official (back to camera, but possibly Sir James Sifton) inspecting a guard of honour. Date and location unknown. The photographer S. Paul was based at Hirapur, near Asansol in West Bengal, and the photograph may have been taken at Dhanbad. Subjects = Indian Army; ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1935
Extent:
1 item