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Photos: Delhi’s journey since 1803, being digitised at Delhi Archives

Updated On Dec 15, 2017 05:08 PM IST

A 100-member team of archivists is busy digitising over 10 crore documents from Delhi archives' repository to prevent data loss. The first phase of the project, now underway is expected to be completed in two and half years.

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An archival picture of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar --on his deathbed in Rangoon-- at the Delhi Archives. An ambitious digitisation and microfilming project of 10 crore rare documents and archival records’ has been started by Delhi government. (Ravi Choudhary / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 15, 2017 05:08 PM IST

An archival picture of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar --on his deathbed in Rangoon-- at the Delhi Archives. An ambitious digitisation and microfilming project of 10 crore rare documents and archival records’ has been started by Delhi government. (Ravi Choudhary / HT Photo)

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An official of the Delhi archives shows a copy titled ‘Trial of Buhadoor Shah Ex King of Dehlie’ at Department of Archives Government of NCT of Delhi. The archive repository of rare documents comprises handwritten trial papers, Mughal firmans (imperial orders), maps, land acquisition, award statements, jail records, manuscripts and government orders narrating the historical and political journey of Delhi since 1803. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 15, 2017 05:08 PM IST

An official of the Delhi archives shows a copy titled ‘Trial of Buhadoor Shah Ex King of Dehlie’ at Department of Archives Government of NCT of Delhi. The archive repository of rare documents comprises handwritten trial papers, Mughal firmans (imperial orders), maps, land acquisition, award statements, jail records, manuscripts and government orders narrating the historical and political journey of Delhi since 1803. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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The reams of archival documents shown here are stored in four specially constructed floors of the Delhi Archives building in Qutub Institutional Area. Established in 1972, the archives are a repository of non-current records of the Delhi government under the department of art and culture. It is responsible for their preservation and making them available for research and reference. (Ravi Choudhary / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 15, 2017 05:08 PM IST

The reams of archival documents shown here are stored in four specially constructed floors of the Delhi Archives building in Qutub Institutional Area. Established in 1972, the archives are a repository of non-current records of the Delhi government under the department of art and culture. It is responsible for their preservation and making them available for research and reference. (Ravi Choudhary / HT Photo)

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A copy of the Delhi Gazette being preserved by an archivist as part of the digitisation project. So far accessible to only researchers, this treasure trove will soon be a click away for those interested in the history of the national capital. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 15, 2017 05:08 PM IST

A copy of the Delhi Gazette being preserved by an archivist as part of the digitisation project. So far accessible to only researchers, this treasure trove will soon be a click away for those interested in the history of the national capital. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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A collection of old newspapers at the archives includes a copy of The Hindustan Times Evening News, published September 25, 1948. The digitisation project is billed as the largest in Asia. In its first phase, four crore records are expected to be uploaded on the website of the Delhi archives over a span of 30 months at a cost of Rs 25.4 crore. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 15, 2017 05:08 PM IST

A collection of old newspapers at the archives includes a copy of The Hindustan Times Evening News, published September 25, 1948. The digitisation project is billed as the largest in Asia. In its first phase, four crore records are expected to be uploaded on the website of the Delhi archives over a span of 30 months at a cost of Rs 25.4 crore. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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The repository at the archives includes pictures of historical buildings under construction, such as Parliament and Rashtrapati Bhavan in the early 20th century. One such rare image is that from a window of Metcalfe House from which the river Yamuna can be seen. (Ravi Choudhary / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 15, 2017 05:08 PM IST

The repository at the archives includes pictures of historical buildings under construction, such as Parliament and Rashtrapati Bhavan in the early 20th century. One such rare image is that from a window of Metcalfe House from which the river Yamuna can be seen. (Ravi Choudhary / HT Photo)

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Archival poster from the historic 1912 Hardinge bomb case seen preserved at the archives. The city government is the second repository of records from early 19th century after the National Archives of India. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 15, 2017 05:08 PM IST

Archival poster from the historic 1912 Hardinge bomb case seen preserved at the archives. The city government is the second repository of records from early 19th century after the National Archives of India. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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A poster of a debate titled “The proposed scheme of educational reconstruction of Delhi University will be detrimental to the best interest of the students’ community and the cause of education in the country,” organised by Delhi Students’ Federation on May 29, 1937 at Arabic College Hall (Ajmeri Gate) housed in the rare documents section shows faculty support for students’ concerns. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 15, 2017 05:08 PM IST

A poster of a debate titled “The proposed scheme of educational reconstruction of Delhi University will be detrimental to the best interest of the students’ community and the cause of education in the country,” organised by Delhi Students’ Federation on May 29, 1937 at Arabic College Hall (Ajmeri Gate) housed in the rare documents section shows faculty support for students’ concerns. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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A 100-member team of archivists, scholars and employees, led by Sanjay Garg, the chief archivist, are busy with the mammoth digitisation task using computers and high-end German-made scanners. “We have got eight scanners for now. We digitise about 50,000 pages each day,” he said. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 15, 2017 05:08 PM IST

A 100-member team of archivists, scholars and employees, led by Sanjay Garg, the chief archivist, are busy with the mammoth digitisation task using computers and high-end German-made scanners. “We have got eight scanners for now. We digitise about 50,000 pages each day,” he said. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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