[Oscar R. Houston—home movies] Reel 24

Date1950

AbstractIntertitle: “The Valley of Nepal 1950” A shot of a map of India and the region directly to the North, including Nepal. A shot of a local village. A few shots of the surrounding mountains. Footage of temples, monuments, statues and other structures intercut with their inhabitants. Intertitle: “Kathmándu.” Footage of street life and various buildings and structures. Intertitle: “Pathán.” Footage of street life and various buildings and structures, including children posing on a monument, a shot of workers in a field and workers shoveling grain in the street. Donor Notes: “Nepal: 2 reels, originals” NHF Notes: “Per Jane Beal: "very unique footage: first western view of Nepal in 300 years.”