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Photographs, posed by Ira Cohen, circa 1970-1979

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

Folder contains approximately 76 photographs, chiefly black and white, some of which are likely taken by Ira Cohen.

Most prints are 3.5 x 5.5 inches or smaller. Photographs include Petra Vogt, along with other Kathmandu hippies, including Dana Young, Ira Cohen, Gregg Sharits?, Vidhea Shrestha, Miriam, Roberto Valenza, and others.

One photograph, which appears to be of Dana Young blindfolded and holding scales, is inscribed on the back: “For the Khania of Kaloon,” in Ira Cohen’s hand.

Various other photographs by Ira Cohen, about 21 photographs, include Kathmandu hippies, local Kathmandu people, and local sights.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1970-1979

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Most of the collection is open for research. The single exception is a bank book for an account owned by Petra Vogt.

The bank book belonging to Petra Vogt, 1977-1978, has been removed and restricted until her death. It has been placed in the control folder for this collection in a sealed envelope. The bank book is from the Bayerische Hypotheken- und Wechsel-Bank (short form: Hypo-Bank).

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Nepali

From the Collection: German

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States