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Isemonger Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs taken in the North-West Frontier...
Catalogue reference: Photo 534
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This record is about the Isemonger Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs taken in the North-West Frontier... dating from 1900s-1940s.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Photo 534
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Title (The name of the record)
- Isemonger Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs taken in the North-West Frontier Province. Photographer(s): Ram and Sons, Mela.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1900s-1940s
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Description (What the record is about)
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Collection of prints, the majority mounted on loose album pages, with handwritten captions. As well as general topographical views and some portraits the photographs also record two historic events: the air lift from Kabul in 1928-29 and the Peshawar disturbances of April-May 1930. The evacuation of Kabul was prompted by civil war in Afghanistan and was undertaken by the RAF. Between December 1928 and 25th February 1929, 84 missions were flown and 586 civilians evacuated. The Peshawar disturbances resulted from the arrest of political leaders and subsequent confrontations between military forces and demonstrators inspired by Gandhi's civil disobedience campaign. Dozens of protesters were killed or injured by gunfire on 23rd April 1930 and in later incidents in the city. This collection was presented by the daughter of F.C. Isemonger, Indian Police.
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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)
- 83 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)
- Presented by Mrs Tina Gough, 15.08.1979.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Dimensions: 65 mm x 43 mm to 163 mm x 288 mm.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/fccd6603-080f-4fa2-ad03-0eb8ee81eacb/
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Isemonger Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs taken in the North-West Frontier Province. Photographer(s): Ram and Sons, Mela.