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Sir James David Sifton Collection: Album of photographs of Bihar. Photographer(s):...
Catalogue reference: Photo 899/5
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Photo 899/5
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Title (The name of the record)
- Sir James David Sifton Collection: Album of photographs of Bihar. Photographer(s): Unknown.
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Date (When the record was created)
- c 1935
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Description (What the record is about)
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Black cloth album measuring 317x435mm (supplied by W. Newman & Co. of Calcutta), containing prints inserted on corner hinges, the majority with brief handwritten captions. From the collection of Sir James Sifton. The album contains formal portraits and snapshots, together with an extensive documentation of Government House, Ranchi. There are also several good quality portraits of official colleagues. 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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Held by (Who holds the record)
- British Library: Asian and African Studies
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Language (The language of the record)
- Not applicable
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 62 items
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Unrestricted. Appointment Required to view these records. Please consult Asian and African Studies Print Room staff.
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Immediate source of acquisition (When and where the record was acquired from)
- November 1993.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Dimensions: 87 mm x 60 mm to 245 mm x 297 mm.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/6a63947d-51a5-48c8-a141-7d47d43d71d6/
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This record is held at British Library: Asian and African Studies
Within the fonds: Photo
British Library Photo Collection
Within the sub-fonds: Photo 899
Sir James David Sifton Collections: Photographs relating to his career in India.
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Sir James David Sifton Collection: Album of photographs of Bihar. Photographer(s): Unknown.