An album containing albumen prints of various sizes by R. Phillips of Darjeeling, Samuel Bourne and others. The name of F.A. Hawkes, who was an engineer on the North Bengal State Railways from 1871-1879, appears frequently in it. The photographs include the construction of the North Bengal State Railway, scenes in Darjeeling, amateur theatricals, portrait groups and Sir Richard Temple's camp at the Delhi Durbar of 1877.
Hawkes collection of Indian Railway Photographs
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- ReferenceGB 115 RCS/Y3022S
- Dates of Creation1868-1894
- Language of MaterialEnglish .
- Physical Description1 album(s) 84 images in 1 album
Scope and Content
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
The album was purchased in 1964.
Note
Includes index.
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A catalogue of the collection can be found on ArchiveSearch.
Alternative Form Available
This collection is available on microfiche: South Asia, fiche number 45-47.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
the album is now disbound. All items are in good condition unless otherwise specified.
Additional Information
This item level description was created by NE and MJC using information from the original typescript catalogue.
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