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Photo 899/7
Title
Sir James David Sifton Collection: Aerial views of the Bihar Earthquake and other loose prints.
Date
1934
Description

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 Governor of Bihar 1936-37.

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British Library: Asian and African Studies
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Physical description
71 items
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Unrestricted. Appointment Required to view these records. Please consult Asian and African Studies Print Room staff.

Immediate source of acquisition
November 1993.
Physical condition
Dimensions: 65 mm x 42 mm to 253 mm x 306 mm.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/5c30f919-afc7-40da-afe7-1e5002d1dd99/

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