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http://dsal.uchicago.edu/images/hensley/
Great pictures
by US Airforce Photographer Glenn Hensley.
The pictures are especially valuable as they do not just follow the
tourist sights but record many daily scenes and especially the people of
Calcutta. There are a many scenes of
life on the river and canals.
The pictures are stored in a database together
with descriptions. Some photos were
taken in Madras and Burma but most (about 220) of them are from Calcutta and
it’s immediate suburbs like Alipore.
Mr Hensley has already given us a great
amount of detailed written memories on his time in Calcutta as well, which is
featured on our site.
The photos
available are listed according to topic below. The numbers (e.g. T013, C003)
will help in locating the picture in the University of Chicago DSAL site.
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American soldier photographing, T013,
"American soldier photographs a man near Nimtala Ghat, 1944."
Piano en route, B015, Carrying a piano
through the Maidan. Buildings in background are along today's Esplande Row
East.
Downstream from Howrah Bridge, Rf013, "Hooghly River
small boat, downstream from Howrah Bridge."
Holy man, T012, "Holy man in a
Calcutta street."
News sellers, C003, News sellers at the
Esplanade
Washing down his water
buffalo,
Rf008, " Workman washing down his water buffalo in Hooghly River a short
distance above Howrah Bridge, Calcutta side of the river, 1944."
Food sellers, Mf009, "Food sellers near
the Esplanade and tram terminus, Calcutta."
Musician, I007, "Musician with
instrument at a festival in the Maidan,
Calcutta"
Parched corn seller, Mf001, Parched corn seller
in Maidan Park near Esplanade at trolley rendezvous point.
Sidewalk fruit sales, B005 broken, Sidewalk fruit
sales near Dalhousie Square in Calcutta
Food sellers, B026, Food sellers along
Calcutta street
Fuel seller, I008, "Fuel seller,
Calcutta"
Bread sellers, I010, Bread sellers -- or
deliverers – Calcutta street
Nakhoda Mosque, I013, "Person in
Nakhoda Mosque, I believe. I am judging by what I see in the background.
Calcutta"
After a visit to Kali temple, I014, "Young man after
a visit to Kali temple as best as I can remember, Calcutta"
Merchant and child, B023, Merchant and child in
Calcutta's New Market
Nakhoda Mosque, B010, Craftsman works on
pipe near Nakhoda Mosque
Calcutta police, I002, Calcutta police on
Strand Road North near the Calcutta approach to Howrah Bridge.
Familiar scene, I006, Familiar scene on
some Calcutta street
Learned man, I011, "This gentleman
claimed to have been educated in Oxford, England and he spoke and acted as if
he had. He frequented a small temple located about where today's Judges Court
Road crosses the bridge to Kalighat Road. He was an interesting individual, a
learned man and I enjoyed knowing him. Calcutta, "
Colorful uniforms, I012, I only recall my
interest in their colorful uniforms [sic]. I do not recall their employer.
Calcutta
Children at air base entrance, I003, "Children near
entrance to U. S. air base at Alipore,
somewhere Garden Reach Road. Calcutta,"
Waifs looking for hand-out, Rr006, "Waifs looking
for hand-out near Sealdah Station."
Strand Bank Road scene, B034, "Scene along
Strand Bank Road, north of Howrah Bridge, Calcutta"
Construction workers, B030, "Construction
workers along Strand Bank Road, Calcutta"
Kindling crematory fire, Cg004, Preparing to kindle
crematory fire at a ghat north of
Howrah Bridge
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Dalhousie Square, C004, Northwest corner of
Dalhousie Square at intersection of today's Lal Bazaar St. and East Old
Courthouse Street
Red Cross Club, C005, "North along
today's Old Courthouse Street. At left
is Dalhousie Square. Building at right
with American Flag was the American Red
Cross club for American servicemen. Church at left is on today's Lal Bazaar
Street."
Government House, C011, Government House
(today's Raj Bhavan.) Gate on side toward Dalhousie Square.
Post Office, C015, Calcutta Post Office
seen across Dalhousie Square from today's Brabourne Road (Opposite old No. 8
Dalhousie Square)
Burra Club, C019 broken, "Close-up of entrance to
""Burra Club,"" the American Red Cross facility for U. S.
Servicemen. (Same building as CM-5),
Calcutta. Blast wall shows well protecting the front entrance. This was located
directly across the ""lake"" from the Calcutta Post
Office."
Blast walls, C020, "Blast walls
show as well as the hand-spattered paint on building walls, an attempt to tone
down their brightness during black-out periods. This is in Calcutta's central
business district, but I do not know the name of the buildings or the exact .
The evidence of an accidental fire still shows on the ground level of the
tallest structure."
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Street activity, C006, "Activity along
what is today, I think, R. N. Mukharji Street. Anyway, it is in that
vicinity"
Street activity, C007, "I cannot recall
which street this shows, but it is in
Calcutta,"
Nehru Road, C008,"North up today's
Nehru Road toward today's Bentinck Street from the intersection of Nehru Road
and Esplande Row East, Lenin streets. Photo made from second floor Chung Sun
restaurant building. Calcutta Statesman newspaper office is just out of sight
to right."
South Strand Road, C023, "I am at a loss
to place this scene, but I think it is on South Strand Road not far from the
west end of Howrah Bridge."
Construction and animal pens, B002, "Construction
and animal pens, not far from Calcutta's central business district."
Calcutta's central business
district,
B003, Activity in area primarily south of Calcutta's central business district.
Side street, C014, "Side street off
today's Bentinck Street, north of tram terminus."
Rabindra Street, C022, Looking south down
today's Rabindra Street from the Nakhoda Mosque. I think the dome at right of
center on the horizon is the post office on Dalhousie Square.
Nahkoda Mosque, C016, "Looking down from
Nahkoda Mosque on street activity, Calcutta. Note brick ""blast
walls"" to protect from potential bomb damage. These are the vertical
walls you will see in front of some buildings' doors."
Nahkoda Mosque, C017, "Looking down
from Nahkoda Mosque on street activity, Calcutta. Note brick ""blast
walls"" to protect from potential bomb damage. These are the vertical
walls you will see in front of some buildings' doors."
Nakhoda Mosque, T018, "Scene in
Nakhoda Mosque, Calcutta."
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Food sellers, Mf010, "Food sellers near
the Esplanade and tram terminus, Calcutta."
Barbers, Rf022 broken, "Hair cutting barbers at work
near west approach of Howrah Bridge on
river front, Calcutta."
Barbers, Rf023, "Hair cutting
barbers at work near west approach of Howrah Bridge on river front,."
Massaging sore feet, Rf024, "Massaging sore
feet and tired muscles near west approach to Howrah Bridge, Calcutta
waterfront. "
Meat stall, C009, Open air meat stall
somewhere near the intersection of today's Weston and Bentinck Streets.
Portrait gallery, C010 broken,Portrait
gallery somewhere along today's Bose Road and east of the Maidan.
Christmas decorations, B006, "Christmastime
decorations for sale inCalcutta's New Market, December."
Christmas decorations, B007, "Christmastime
decorations for sale in New Market, December."
Tinware bales, B008, "Tinware Bales
in street-side stall just off Dalhousie Square, Calcutta."
Bamboo basket maker, B011, "Bamboo basket
maker, Calcutta"
Jewelry craftsmen, B012, "Jewelry
craftsmen at work in sidewalk stall, Calcutta"
Craftsman, B013, "Craftsman at work
in sidewalk stall, Calcutta. I cannot recall, exactly, what he was making, but
I think it was small hardware items."
New Market, B014, More activity in the
New Market at Christmastime
Phonograph for sale, B016, Phonographs offered for
sale in Calcutta
Silver merchant, B022 broken, "Silver
jewelry merchant in Calcutta's New Market, located west of the Maidan and north
of today's Lindsay Street "
Ice cream freezer, B024, "Noel Hepp, U.
S. serviceman from Troy, New York, negotiates a price on an ice cream freezer
from a young vendor in a stall along a Calcutta street"
Calcutta business scene, B025, " Calcutta
business scene on a street northwest of Dalhousie Square, Calcutta"
Oxen market, B027, "Oxen market
somewhere near the Zoological Gardens, Calcutta"
Oxen market, B028, "Oxen market
somewhere near the Zoological Gardens, Calcutta"
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Calcutta Statesman newspaper office, B004,
Gate to Calcutta Statesman newspaper office a short distance north of the
Esplanade
Statesman office, C018, " Editorial
offices of ""Calcutta Statesman"", a daily newspaper,1944.
Located at the corner of today's
Bentinck Street and Chittaranjan Avenue."
Upper floor view of
intersection,
C021, "Intersection of Chowringee Road and Dharamtolla (today's Surenda
Nath Banerji Road. View looks south from an upper floor of the Calcutta
""Statesman"" editorial offices. Victoria Memorial and
Ochterlony Monument are visible in the Maidan."
Intersection, C013, "Looking
northeast across the intersection of Chowringee and today's Lenin (Was
Dharamtolla, I think) street. Esplanade tram terminus is off to the left, out
of sight."
Chowringee Road, C001, "Chowringee Road
at Esplanade, center of activity."
Looking south on Chowringee Road, C024, " Chowringee
Road near the tram terminus. Building
with clock tower housed Whiteaway and Laidlaw department store. It stocked
good, British and Indian made clothing and accessories. Even in, the Hotel Continental
lacked most modern conveniences. The Great Eastern Hotel, however, was excellent and its food
great! Calcutta."
Movie house, C025, "Looking south
down Chowringee Road from tram terminus. Maidan is on right. Calcutta. Note
movie ""Red Skeleton and Esther Williams in Bathing
Beauty,"" at the Metro."
Chowringee and tram terminus, C026, Chowringee and tram
terminus from Calcutta Statesman editorial
Calcutta, C029, Another negative I
found which should go with the Calcutta material you already have from me.
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South Chowringee Road, Hb001, Apartment
building along South Chowringee Road near what is now R. Mitra Road.
Downtown, HB005, "Home or club
south of Calcutta's ""downtown."" It was on the extension of Chowringee, the best that I can
remember. "
Ship-like homes, HB006, "Homes and
apartments along South Chowringee Road. Note the building at right resembles a
ship with ventilators, simulated deck railings and smoke stack."
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Kali temple, T032, " All scenes of
activity at Kali Temple,Calcutta."
Kali temple, T034, " All scenes of
activity at Kali Temple, Calcutta."
Kali temple, T035, " All scenes of
activity at Kali Temple, Calcutta."
Kali temple, T036, " All scenes of
activity at Kali Temple,Calcutta."
Activity at Kali temple, T037, " Activity at
Kali Temple. 38, we were told was known
as the ""Barren Tree, a spot for
divine help in bearing children. Calcutta, ."
Activity at Kali temple, T038, " Activity at
Kali Temple. 38, we were told was known as the ""Barren Tree, a spot
for divine help in bearing children. Calcutta."
Activity at Kali temple, T039, " Activity at
Kali Temple. 38, we were told was known as the ""Barren Tree, a spot
for divine help in bearing children. Calcutta."
Courtyard, T011, "I know this
scene is in the courtyard in front of the Kali Temple, Calcutta."
Scene near Kali temple, T014, "Scene near Kali
Temple, Calcutta."
Kali temple area, T021 broken, "Kali
Temple area."
Kali temple, T022, "Scene near Kali
Temple, Calcutta."
Kalighat, T024, "Kalighat scene,
Calcutta."
Kalighat activity, T025, "Kalighat
activity, Calcutta."
Kalighat activity, T026 Broken, "Kalighat activity, Calcutta,
1944."
Kali temple, T007, "I think this is
the Kali temple from its river side, Calcutta."
Kali temple, T010, "I think this is
the ghat near what we knew as the Kali Temple in Calcutta. I think it! is the
Bidyadhari River."
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Temple complex, T006, "Temple complex
several miles upstream on the Hooghly from Calcutta. I do not recall its
name.,"
Dakshineswar temple, T016 broken, "I think
this is Dakshineswar Temple. I remember it being far upstream from Howrah
Bridge and on the Calcutta side of the river, 1944."
Near Dakshineswar temple, T031, "Not certain
where this scene is. Think it is near Dakshineswar Temple, Calcutta area,
1944."
Temple, T032, "I think this is
Dakshineswar. Anyway, it is in a
temple complex up the Hooghly from Calcutta several miles."
Calcutta scene, T023, "Calcutta. Can't
identify or locate."
Swastika, T040, " An
unidentified spot in Calcutta. I was attracted by the swastika markings on the
gate, but have no explanation for their meaning."
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Minarette, T015, "Looking north, from
southernmost minarette of Nakhoda Mosque, Calcutta."
Nakhoda Mosque, T017, "Scene in
Nakhoda Mosque, Calcutta."
Nakhoda Mosque, T019, "Scene in
Nakhoda Mosque, Calcutta."
Near Nakhoda Mosque, T027, "Two individuals
seen in and near Nakhoda Mosque., Calcutta, 1944."
Near Nakhoda Mosque, T028, "Two individuals
seen in and near Nakhoda Mosque., Calcutta, 1944."
Mosque, T009, "I think this is
in the Nakhoda Mosque,. is definitely in-Calcutta."
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Unidentified scene, T001, "I can't
identify this scene, but feel it goes with TMS scenes. It is in Calcutta."
Jain temple, T002, "A Jain temple
in Calcutta."
Jain temple, T003, "A Jain temple
in Calcutta."
Jain temple, T004, "A Jain temple
in Calcutta."
Jain temple, T005, "A Jain temple
in Calcutta."
Jain temple, T029, "Jain Temple,
Calcutta, 1944."
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Protestant establishment, T008 broken,
"Protestant establishment just off Chowringee Road, north Calcutta central
district.. "
Catholic Church, T020, "Unidentified
Catholic Church, Calcutta,
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Pagoda in Botanical Garden,. Bg001,
"Pagoda located in Calcutta's Botanical Garden. It was across the river
and downstream from the central part of the city. This could be the one in Eden
Gardens, though."
Botanical Gardens, Bg002, "I think this
is in the Botanical Gardens, however I'm not all that certain. Calcutta
area."
Botanical Gardens, Bg003, "I think this
is a scene in Botanical Garden, but might be in Eden Gardens. Calcutta."
Eden Gardens, Bg004, "This, I think,
is in Eden Gardens, but I have difficulty recalling the difference between some
scenes in the Botanical Garden and Eden Gardens. Anyway, it is a beautiful spot
in Calcutta."
Botanical Gardens, Bg005, "This, I am
certain, is in the Botanical Garden, Calcutta."
Garden, Bg006, "Again, I am
not certain -- Eden Gardens or Botanical Garden. Calcutta."
Garden, Bg007, "Cannot
positively identify, but it is either Botanical Garden or Eden Gardens."
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Victoria Memorial, Hb002, "Victoria
Memorial with wartime scaffolding and dark, grey camouflage paint"
Ochterlony Memorial, Hb010, " Ochterlony
Memorial, Maidan, Calcutta"
Festival, Mf002 broken, In Maidan on
a fall day of festival. You can tell from the poster the charity represented.
Activity in Maidan, Mf003, "Activity in
Maidan late fall."
Refreshments, Mf004, "Refreshments
in Maiden during a festival, fall."
Indian Naval Unit, Mf005, "Indian Naval
Unit in Retreat ceremony in the Maidan, Calcutta, fall."
Inspection by British
officers,
Mf006 broken, "Indian Naval unit gets inspection by British officers,
Maidan, Calcutta."
Event, Mf007, "I can't
identify the event, but it is in the Maidan, Calcutta."
Cane juice seller, Mf008, "Cane juice
seller in action at a festival in the Maidan, Calcutta."
Children at a festival, I009, "Children at a
festival in Maidan, Calcutta"
Monsoon clouds, Mf012, "Afternoon
monsoon clouds form over the Maidan and Calcutta's downtown tram terminus,
1944."
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40th PRS aircraft, AF003, 40th PRS aircraft
and personnel, Alipore Air Base, 1944. A F-5-E is in the parking area, not far
from the runway. Headquarters and living area was in the Bengal Mint buildings
just off Diamond Harbor Road off the upper right side of photo.
40th PRS aircraft, AF004, 40th PRS aircraft
and personnel, Alipore Air Base, 1944. A F-5-E is in the parking area, not far
from the runway. Headquarters and living area was in the Bengal Mint buildings
just off Diamond Harbor Road off the upper right side of photo.
Air base guard, I004, "Man was a guard
at U. S. air base, Alipore. Shown with wife and child. Calcutta area "
Alipore base, AF001, Gate to 40th Photo
Ren. Squadron's base in Alipore. This entrance is on Diamond Harbor Road just
south of the railroad overpass and station
House boy, G014, "Our
""houseboy"" was ""Chuck Chatterjee
(Sp.?)"" from a nearby village. He was intelligent, likeable, helpful
and a real friend. He spoke English quite well, too. We paid him well for the
fresh eggs he would bring, for his help in getting domestic chores done in the
barracks. He was GREAT!"
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Getting a shave, B017 broken, "Getting a shave, Strand Road
South, Calcutta"
Water buffalo relax, B033 broken, "Water
buffalo in daily relaxation, Hooghly River near Howrah Bridge, Calcutta"
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Kidderpore Bridge view, G050, "This is a
view of the Kidderpore Bridge as seen from downstream. ""Barrage balloons""
appear as blobs in the air beyond the bridge. This is another Calcutta negative
I found. It was shot in 1944."
Kidderpore, KA001, Scene from bridge in
what we knew as Kidderpore enroute from downtown Calcutta to air base at
Alipore. 1944 (Kidderpore and Canal Road)
Boats, KA004, "Boats in tidal
tributary of Hooghly River from Kidderpur bridge, 1944. (Near bridge at
Kidderpore and Munshiganj)"
Scene from bridge, KA010, "Scene from
bridge along Diamond Harbor Road, Kidderpore area"
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Ladies and men's ghat, Rf035, "Ladies and
men's' ghat, upstream."
Ghat cremation scene, Cg001, "Cremation ceremony
at a Ghat a short distance upstream from Howrah Bridge, Calcutta"
Ghat cremation scene, Cg002, "Cremation
ceremony at a Ghat a short distance upstream from Howrah Bridge, Calcutta"
Activity at ghat, Cg003, "Activity at
ghat on Strand Road, upstream from Howrah Bridge"
Ghat activity, Cg005, "Activity at
ghat north of Howrah Bridge, Calcutta"
Ghat activity, Cg006, "Activity at
ghat north of Howrah Bridge, Calcutta"
Bathing ghat, Rf006, "Bathing ghat
immediately downstream from Howrah Bridge and across the river from Howrah
station."
Bathing ghat, Rf009, "Bathing ghat,
Calcutta side of river, downstream from Howrah Bridge."
Ghat activity, Rf016, "Ghat activity
at unidentified spot,."
Nimtolla Ghat, Rf031, "I think this
is a scene at Nimtolla Ghat. It is on west bank of the river and upstream from
Howrah Bridge, Calcutta 1944."
Passenger ferry landing, Rf032, " Passenger
ferry landing upriver somewhere near
Belur Math, Calcutta vicinity."
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Hooghly ferry, Rf004, "Hooghly ferry
several miles upstream from Calcutta metro area."
Hooghly ferry, Rf005, "Hooghly River,
Calcutta area."
Work boat, Rf007, "Cooking a meal
on small, Hooghly River work boat, moored on Calcutta side of the river not far
upstream from the Botanical Garden."
River activity, Rf010, "River activity
near Calcutta Botanical Garden."
Hooghly river boat, Rf011 broken, "Hooghly
River boat, downstream from Howrah Bridge."
Side-wheel ferry, Rf014, "Steam-powered,
side-wheel ferry loads on Calcutta side of Hooghly River not far upstream from
the Botanical Garden"
Barge loading upstream, Rf017, "Barge loading
upstream from Hooghly Bridge, Calcutta."
River shipping activity, Rf027, "River shipping
activity, Calcutta. Activity on west
bank of river."
Hooghly fisherman, Rf030 broken, “Hooghly fisherman with meagre catch. West
bank of the river near Howrah Bridge, Calcutta."
River craft, B009, Smaller river craft
near the Kali Temple.
Water traffic, B018, " Water traffic
in the vicinity of Kalighat, Calcutta [sic]"
Water traffic, B019, " Water traffic
in the vicinity of Kalighat, Calcutta [sic]"
Activity on a barge, "Activity on a barge
upstream from Hooghly Bridge a short distance, Calcutta, 1944."
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River boats, Rf012, "Sail and steam-power
river boats on Hooghly River downstream from Howrah Bridge."
River activity, Rf015, "River
activity, Calcutta side of Hooghly, upstream from Botanical Garden. "
Activity on a barge, Rf018, "Activity on a
barge upstream from Hooghly Bridge a short distance, Calcutta."
Melon barge, Rf019 broken, "Melon
barge arrives Calcutta."
River traffic, Rf020, "River traffic
as seen from Howrah Bridge, Calcutta."
Riverfront activity, Rf021, "Riverfront
activity, Calcutta."
River shipping activity, Rf025, "River shipping
activity, Calcutta. Activity on west bank of river."
River shipping activity, Rf026, "River shipping
activity, Calcutta. Activity on west
bank of river."
River shipping activity, Rf028, "River shipping
activity, Calcutta. Activity on west
bank of river."
River shipping activity, Rf029, "River shipping
activity, Calcutta. Activity on west
bank of river."
Unloading melons, Rf033, "Unloading
melons, Calcutta riverfront above Howrah Bridge, Calcutta."
Human conveyor belt, Rf034, "Human conveyor
belt loading river barge, near Howrah
Bridge and on Strand Road side of
river. Calcutta."
Unloading pottery containers, Rf036, "Unloading
pottery containers, across from Howrah Station, Calcutta."
Enjoying the riverfront, Rf037, "Small boy
enjoys his days on Calcutta's riverfront. Upstream from Howrah Bridge."
Loading barge, Rf001, "Loading barge
upstream a short distance from Howrah Bridge, side opposite Howrah
Station."
Calcutta harbor scene, Rf002, "Calcutta
harbor scene, downstream from Howrah Bridge."
Upstream from Howrah Bridge, Rf003, "Stevedores
handling cargo on sinking gangplank, Calcutta, upstream from Howrah Bridge a
short distance,"
Balance scale, B001, Balance scale in use
in warehouse district not far from Howrah Bridge.
Jute market, B020, Jute market somewhere
in Calcutta
Jute market, B021, Jute market somewhere
in Calcutta
Water buffalo, B031, "Water buffalo
wash-down from foot-directed, spraying, curbside hydrant along Strand Bank
Road, Calcutta"
Human conveyor belt, B032, "Human conveyor
belt in warehouse area along Strand Bank Road, Calcutta"
Sawing logs, Bb001, "Sawing logs
into planks for boat building. One man pushes up, the other pushes down on the
saw. Calcutta,"
Chiseling boat plank, Bb002, "Shipwright
uses chisel to notch boat plank,
Calcutta"
Workboat, Bb003 broken, Workboat takes
shape in Calcutta shipyard
Caulking seams, Bb004 broken, Caulking
seams on hull under construction
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Strand Bank Road, B029, "Busy scene along
Strand Bank Road upstream from Howrah
Bridge, Calcutta"
Howrah Bridge, H001, Howrah Bridge from
Howrah Station side of the river.
West approach , H002, "West approach
to Howrah Bridge, Calcutta, "
West side of river, H003 broken, "From
West side of the river looking across
toward the Howrah side, Calcutta,"
Looking to Calcutta, H004, "Howrah Bridge
from Howrah side toward ,"
View from Howrah Station, H005 broken, "Howrah Bridge from Howrah
Station. Public transport parking in foreground, Calcutta"
Banana barge, H006 broken, Another one to add to the Calcutta
material I have already sent to you.
This depicts unloading of a banana
barge just downstream from the Howrah Bridge.
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Howrah Station, Rr007, "Public
transportation awaits passengers arriving at Howrah Station. View from Howrah
Station. Howrah bridge and nearby ghats in background."
Looking toward South Strand
Road, Rr008,
"From Howrah Station, looking across toward South Strand Road's warehouse and ship mooring area. This view is
downstream from the second level of the station, shows public transportation
waiting for passengers.."
Sealdah Station, Rr011, "Public
transportation waits out in front of Sealdah Station, Calcutta."
Howrah Station, Rr015, "Public
transportation awaits passengers in front of Howrah Station, Calcutta."
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Monsoon clouds, Mf011, "Afternoon monsoon
clouds form over the Maidan and Calcutta's downtown tram terminus."
Trolley, C002, Esplanade trolley junction
point. Chung Sun Chinese restaurant is visible at far left. Was a really good
place to get Chinese food
Tram terminus, C012, "Tram terminus
at Esplande Row East and former Chowringee. First car, first class; second car, second class."
Tram terminus scene, C027, Tram terminus scenes.
Tram terminus scene, C028, Tram terminus scenes.
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Passenger cars, Rr002, Passenger cars lined up
behind Sealdah Station in Calcutta.
Steam locomotive, Rr003, "Steam
locomotive of the Bengal & Assam RR in the yards by Sealdah Station,
Calcutta."
Sealdah Station, Rr004, "Front of
Sealdah Station."
Sealdah Station, Rr005, "Front of
Sealdah Station."
Inside Howrah Station, Rr009, " Inside Howrah
Station, fall of 1944
Passenger waiting area, Rr010, "Passenger
waiting area, Sealdah Station, Calcutta."
Ready to depart, Rr012, "Trains ready
to depart Sealdah Station, Calcutta."
Ready to depart, Rr013, "Trains ready
to depart Sealdah Station, Calcutta."
Howrah Station, Rr014, "In Howrah
Station, Calcutta."
Transfer of coal, Rr016, "Transfer of
coal from wide-gauge box cars to narrow-gauge line cars for continued shipment.
Scene is where Diamond Harbor Road crosses the railroad Just couth of today 'e
R. Santosh Road. It is in Alipore and directly across the street east from the
Mint building, which were our headquarters for the 40th Photo Recon.
Sqdn."
Narrow gauge passenger train, Rr017, Narrow gauge
passenger train leaves station at the canal and Diamond Harbor road.
Unloading passengers, Rr019, "Passengers
unloading from narrow gauge train at station in Alipore, Diamond Harbor Road
and the canal."
Unloading passengers, Rr019, "Passengers
unloading from narrow gauge train at station in Alipore, Diamond Harbor Road
and the canal."
Loading freight on tracks, Rr020, "Loading rail
freight on tracks just upstream from Howrah Bridge, Calcutta."
Passenger loading area, Rr021 broken,
"Passenger loading area, Sealdah Station."
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Maharajah palace, G039, "The palace of the
Maharajah of Burdwan, in Burdwan. This was photographed on a tour conducted by
the American Red Cross for US military personnel stationed nearby."
Gushkara
Maharajah palace, G040, "The palace of
the Maharajah of Burdwan, in Burdwan.
This was photographed on a tour conducted by the American Red Cross for US
military personnel stationed nearby." Gushkara
Palace structures, G041, Structures on the
grounds of the palace of the Maharajah of Burdwan. Gushkara
Palace structures, G042, Structures on the
grounds of the palace of the Maharajah of Burdwan. Gushkara
Palace structures, G043, Structures on the
grounds of the palace of the Maharajah of Burdwan. Gushkara
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B & N Railway Indian High School, K018,
Scenes in and around Kharagpur's B & N Railway Indian High School.
Kharagpur, 1945.
B & N Railway Indian High
School,
K019, Scenes in and around Kharagpur's B & N Railway Indian High School.
The front gate. Kharagpur, 1945.
B & N Railway Indian High
School,
K020, Scenes in and around Kharagpur's B & N Railway Indian High School.
Kharagpur, 1945.
B & N Railway Indian High
School,
K021, Scenes in and around Kharagpur's B & N Railway Indian High School. A
classroom scene Kharagpur, 1945.
B & N Railway Indian High
School,
K022, Scenes in and around Kharagpur's B & N Railway Indian High School.
Shows activity in a manual training shop. Kharagpur, 1945.
B & N Railway Indian High
School,
K023, Scenes in and around Kharagpur's B & N Railway Indian High School.
Kharagpur, 1945.
Grade school, K024, "Scenes in and
around a ""grade school"" located near the BN Railway
Indian High School." Kharagpur, 1945.
Grade school, K025, "Scenes in and
around a ""grade school"" located near the BN Railway
Indian High School." Kharagpur, 1945.
Grade school, K026, "Scenes in and
around a ""grade school"" located near the BN Railway
Indian High School." Kharagpur, 1945.
Grade school, K027, "Scenes in and
around a ""grade school"" located near the BN Railway
Indian High School." Kharagpur, 1945.
Grade school, K028, "Scenes in and
around a ""grade school"" located near the BN Railway
Indian High School." Kharagpur, 1945.
Grade school, K029, "Scenes in and
around a ""grade school"" located near the BN Railway
Indian High School." Kharagpur, 1945.
Grade school, K030, "Scenes in and
around a ""grade school"" located near the BN Railway Indian
High School." Kharagpur, 1945.
Grade school, K031, "Scenes in and
around a ""grade school"" located near the BN Railway
Indian High School." Kharagpur, 1945.
Grade school, K032, "Scenes in and
around a ""grade school"" located near the BN Railway Indian
High School." Kharagpur, 1945.
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