tibet

The Kremlin in commotion - or - the Grand Lama sick of the horn cholic...

Print shows King George IV fallen to the floor, he clutches his stomach, near him are a "Plan for Divorce," a decanter and cup, cards and dice. In the background sits his estranged wife Caroline about to be cro... More

Sketch map of part of Tibet showing the explorations and journeys of D...

Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

[Lama in meditation, Sikkim] - Public domain portrait photograph

Buddhist monk holding prayer beads, with dog, Sikkim. Title from : Mountaintop kingdom: Sikkim / photos by Alice S. Kandell; text by Charlotte Y. Salisbury. New York : Norton, 1971, p. 92-93. "A Tour of the Los... More

Peggy Staley and mandala art book, Saunderstown, Rhode Island

Index data: 1-4, Mandala paintings prior to Peg's conscious knowledge of her cancer; 5-6, Mandala paintings just a few days before cancer was recognized and diagnosed - precognitive; 7-8, Paintings suggestive o... More

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Portrait photo of Khentse Rinpoche [i.e., Jamyang Khyentse]

Photograph shows Jamyang Khyentse (Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche), a young lama, seated behind a table, Sikkim. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Con... More

King awards prizes, Sikkim, photo by Alice S. Kandell

Photograph shows a lama presenting Palden Thondup Namgyal, King of Sikkim with a scroll on his birthday, as Queen of Sikkim looks on, Gangtok, Sikkim. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kand... More

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

[The sixteenth Karmapa Lama (Rangjung Rigpe Dorje), with monk, at Rumt...

Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Reincarnation of a holy lama takes a break from his reading. He holds ...

Photograph shows young boy holding prayer book, looking out from behind a curtain, Sikkim. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandel... More

[Black Hat Lama in a procession down the mountain to sacrifice objects...

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

[Shinglay Lama looking out of farmhouse near Singhik, Sikkim]

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Nouvel atlas de la Chine, de la Tartarie chinoise et du Thibet: conten...

This atlas was prepared to accompany J. B. Du Halde's Description géographique, historique, chronologique, politique, et physique de l'empire de la Chine ... La Haye, 1736. cf. Avertissement. Available also thr... More

[Lama with headdress and Caucasian man seated in front of nine boys an...

Picryl description: Public domain image of ethnic group, people gathering, anthropology, colonies, exotic, indigenous people, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Traditional religious offering to High Lama

Photograph shows a monk carrying offering, possibly a butter sculpture. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-2, pg. no. 004... More

[Black Hat Lama preparing for religious sacrifice at the New Year's ce...

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

[Shinglay Lama beating on large drum near Singhik, Sikkim]

Related photograph published in : Sikkim; the hidden kingdom / text and photos. by Alice Kandell. Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday, 1971, p. 26. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Ho... More

Rinchen Lama with silver pitcher, Lachung

Photograph shows Rinchen Namgyal Lachungpa, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, holding silver pitcher, Lachung, Sikkim. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library... More

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

[Exterior of Pemayangtse Monastery with prayer flags, Sikkim]

Title devised by Library staff. Related photograph in: Mountaintop kingdom: Sikkim / photos by Alice S. Kandell; text by Charlotte Y. Salisbury. New York : Norton, 1971, p. 96, where image appears with caption... More

[Yak and pig graze in yard of Shinglay Lama's home near Singhik, Sikki...

Related photograph published in: Mountaintop kingdom: Sikkim / photos by Alice S. Kandell; text by Charlotte Y. Salisbury. New York : Norton, 1971, p. 153, where image appears with caption "Shinglay Lama with h... More

Musician lama during ceremonial dances using cymbals

Public domain photograph of music festival, musicians, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Clown dancer, ceremonial masked lama dances, Sikkim

Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Peggy Staley home and artwork, Saunderstown, Rhode Island

Index data: 1-4, Exterior shots of the house; 5-6, Bird feeder at dining room table; 7-9, Vegetable garden; 10-12, Peg Staley on front steps, poncho style shirt woven by Peg; 13-15, Interior of barn-style addit... More

Peggy Staley home and artwork, Saunderstown, Rhode Island

Index data: 1-4, Exterior shots of the house; 5-6, Bird feeder at dining room table; 7-9, Vegetable garden; 10-12, Peg Staley on front steps, poncho style shirt woven by Peg; 13-15, Interior of barn-style addit... More

Icon World's Fair. Lama Temple, public domain photograph

Public domain photograph of temple building, religious architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The New York World's Fair was a large international exposition held in New... More

Lama and prayer wheel / Alice S. Kandell.

Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106). Photographer's stamp on back of print. "© Alice Kandell" written on back of print. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Li... More

Lama turning prayer wheel activating prayers

Photograph shows a Shinglay Lama seated on ground, turning a large prayer wheel, Sikkim. (Source: related image in LOT 14032-1, no. 041). Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (... More

Bridge, North Sikkim near Tibet

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106). Published in: Mountaintop kingdom: Sikkim / photos by Alice S. ... More

Black Hat dance: Lama chants, Sikkim

Related photograph published in : Sikkim; the hidden kingdom / text and photos. by Alice Kandell. Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday, 1971, p. 35. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photograph... More

[Head Black Hat Lama chanting during New Year's ceremony, Gangtok, Sik...

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Related photograph published in: Mountaintop kingdom: Sikkim / photos by Alice S. Kandell; te... More

Peggy Staley and mandala art book, Saunderstown, Rhode Island

Index data: 1-4, Mandala paintings prior to Peg's conscious knowledge of her cancer; 5-6, Mandala paintings just a few days before cancer was recognized and diagnosed - precognitive; 7-8, Paintings suggestive o... More

Peggy Staley home and artwork, Saunderstown, Rhode Island

Index data: 1-4, Exterior shots of the house; 5-6, Bird feeder at dining room table; 7-9, Vegetable garden; 10-12, Peg Staley on front steps, poncho style shirt woven by Peg; 13-15, Interior of barn-style addit... More

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Coronation 1965, Queen accepts traditional white scarf

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

Beautiful monastery, Sikkim - Public domain historic place photograph

Photograph shows head lama standing in doorway of Pemayangtse monastery, Sikkim. Related photograph in: Mountaintop kingdom: Sikkim / photos by Alice S. Kandell; text by Charlotte Y. Salisbury. New York : Nort... More

[Shinglay Lama turning giant prayer wheel]

Title from: Mountaintop kingdom: Sikkim / photos by Alice S. Kandell; text by Charlotte Y. Salisbury. New York : Norton, 1971, p. 153. Photographer's stamp on back of print. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell ... More

Ceremonial masked lama dancer, photo by Alice S. Kandell

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

Atlas général de la Chine, de la Tartarie chinoise, et du Tibet : pour...

Relief shown pictorially. Text in French. Place names in French and romanized Chinese. "Avec privilège du Roi." Rev. ed. of: Nouvel atlas de la Chine, de la Tartarie chinoise et du Thibet. 1737. Revised ed. con... More

[High Lama reads from Buddhist texts in religious ceremony at the Tsuk...

Lama boys with Gyalings (horns) of silver and goi[?] wood, Sikkim

Date from information for related slide: LC-KAN-0087. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Col... More

[Lama ringing bell to begin New Year's ceremony, Gangtok, Sikkim]

Related photograph published in: Mountaintop kingdom: Sikkim / photos by Alice S. Kandell; text by Charlotte Y. Salisbury. New York : Norton, 1971, p. 82-83, where image appears with caption "Lamas chant praye... More

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

[Lama displaying brocaded robe and masks for the New Year's ceremony a...

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

[Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Karmapa Lama, seated, with a monk, at ...

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-2, pg. no. 002 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106).

Tibet. Historic map, Library of Congress

Scale 1:3,960,000. Includes list of administrative divisions to the Hsien level and location map. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2

[Shinglay Lama and grandchildren sit in haystack near Singhik,Sikkim]

Related photograph published in: Mountaintop kingdom: Sikkim / photos by Alice S. Kandell; text by Charlotte Y. Salisbury. New York : Norton, 1971, p. 87, where image appears with caption "Shinglay Lama and gra... More

Lepcha farmer at home in a Lepcha tribe house, animals live downstairs...

Photograph shows Shinglay Lama standing outside his farmhouse with a goat, Singhik, Sikkim. Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106). Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photogr... More

[Black Hat Lama and men with offerings at New Year's ceremony, Sikkim]

Related photograph published in : Sikkim; the hidden kingdom / text and photos. by Alice Kandell. Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday, 1971, p. 35. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photograph... More

Peggy Staley and mandala art book, Saunderstown, Rhode Island

Index data: 1-4, Mandala paintings prior to Peg's conscious knowledge of her cancer; 5-6, Mandala paintings just a few days before cancer was recognized and diagnosed - precognitive; 7-8, Paintings suggestive o... More

Peggy Staley home and artwork, Saunderstown, Rhode Island

Index data: 1-4, Exterior shots of the house; 5-6, Bird feeder at dining room table; 7-9, Vegetable garden; 10-12, Peg Staley on front steps, poncho style shirt woven by Peg; 13-15, Interior of barn-style addit... More

Reverend Ekai Kawaguchi, in Tibetan costume / from a photograph by Zai...

Illustration showing a half-length profile portrait photograph of Buddhist priest, Rev. Ekai Kawaguchi, accompanying his article "The Latest News from Lhasa: A Narrative of Personal Adventure in Tibet." Illus. ... More

[Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Karmapa Lama, full-length portrait, se...

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 150 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106).

[Black Hat Lama throwing religious sacrifice into fire to destroy evil...

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

Cedid atlas tercümesi / Historic map, Library of Congress

Public domain scan of a page from geographical atlas, geography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Dalai Lama visits LOC, 91179, Washington DC

Photograph shows the Dalai Lama and others looking at Tibetan books on a table at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Title and date devised by Library Publishing Office staff.

Peggy Staley and mandala art book, Saunderstown, Rhode Island

Index data: 1-4, Mandala paintings prior to Peg's conscious knowledge of her cancer; 5-6, Mandala paintings just a few days before cancer was recognized and diagnosed - precognitive; 7-8, Paintings suggestive o... More

Peggy Staley and mandala art book, Saunderstown, Rhode Island

Index data: 1-4, Mandala paintings prior to Peg's conscious knowledge of her cancer; 5-6, Mandala paintings just a few days before cancer was recognized and diagnosed - precognitive; 7-8, Paintings suggestive o... More

Peggy Staley and mandala art book, Saunderstown, Rhode Island

Index data: 1-4, Mandala paintings prior to Peg's conscious knowledge of her cancer; 5-6, Mandala paintings just a few days before cancer was recognized and diagnosed - precognitive; 7-8, Paintings suggestive o... More

[Full-length portrait of the grand lama of the Selenginsk lamasery, se...

Transfer; Manuscript Division (George Kennan Papers); 1973; (DLC/PP-1973:080). Forms part of: George Kennan Papers.

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)

Narrative of a journey round Lake Yamdo (Palti), and in Lhokha, Yarlun...

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC ael 2019-04-04 update (1 card)