Thursday, October 09, 2008

Joseph Rock in Gansu, 1920s

Not much to report until I return to Yunnan in December, so here's a selection of Joseph Rock's original pictures from the 1920s. From the Harvard University library collection (VIA).

Joseph Rock in Gansu, 1920s

Joseph Rock in Gansu, 1920s

Hsikang women, 1920s


Hsikang women, 1920s, originally uploaded by yeahrightasif.

Joseph Rock at his house near Lijiang


Joseph Rock, originally uploaded by yeahrightasif.

Raja Gompa, Tibet, 1920s


Raja Gompa, Tibet, 1920s, originally uploaded by yeahrightasif.

Photo by J.F. Rock, from the Harvard University archive (VIA).

Joseph Rock's Yunnan of the 1920s

Photo by J.F. Rock

Mekong (Lancang) river, 1920s

Joseph Rock's Yunnan of the 1920s: Lijiang market

Photo by J.F. Rock

Lugu Lake, 1920s


Lugu Lake, 1920s, originally uploaded by yeahrightasif.

Photo by J.F. Rock

Black Dragon Pool, Lijiang, Yunnan, 1920s.

Ngolok at Ragya Gompa, Yellow River, 1926

One of many images available from the Harvard University VIA service.