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U.S. diplomatic mission reach Gyantse from Gangtok (WW2)

U.S. diplomatic and military mission to Tibet led by Major Ilia Tolstoy and Captain Brooke Dolan at the height of World War II. Map shows countries in Southeast Asia. Map shows a way through which mission passed starting from India to China. British political officer Sir Basil Gould, Chief Minister (Gongzim) of Bhutan Raja Sonam Tobgay Dorji, his wife Rani Chuni Wangmo (Dorji), and the daughter of the Maharaja of Sikkim are seen on a lawn where gifts for Dalai Lama are displayed. Kangchenjunga Mountain at a far distance. Members of mission with horses at Natu La pass. Horses loaded with bags used for transporting potatoes. The Himalayan Mountains and valley. Travelers come to a halt at a place in mountains where horses unload. They start journey again and men drive horses loaded with wooden boxes. Indian troops under British command at formation. British officers walk by the troops. Raja Dorji and others walk. Honor guard gives send-off to Raja Dorji and British officer. Snow capped mountains. Mules loaded with wool pass the village. Mission members and honor guard reach British tail station, Gyantse in Tibet. British and American flags raised in gesture of friendship. U.S. mission members welcomed by British Major and Tibetans. U.S. mission people and Tibetans at a reception at house of British State agent. A Tibetan ceremony is held.

Date: 1943
Duration: 10 min 16 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039987
American officers Captain Brooke Dolan and Major Illia Tolstoy review troops of Drapchi Army Regiment near Lhasa (WW2)

U.S. diplomatic and military mission to Tibet led by Major Ilia Tolstoy and Captain Brooke Dolan in World War II . Men drive yaks in the mountains of Tibet. Members of U.S. diplomatic and military mission move up a mountain pass. Flag at a pass. Mission members ride horses and move ahead. Mountains across the Brahmaputra River. Travelers welcomed by Tibetan natives. Travelers ferry across the river in barge and small boat. Natives make tea at ferry crossing. A monk presents greeting cards, letter from foreign office, and a scarf to U.S. mission members. Travelers escorted by guide proceed toward Lhasa. Two American officers, Captain Brooke Dolan and Major Illia Tolstoy welcomed by British officials and Tibetan natives. They are presented with gifts from the Dalai Lama and then review troops of Drapchi Army Regiment.

Date: 1943
Duration: 4 min 33 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039988
Members of U.S. diplomatic and military mission reach Lhasa, Tibet (WW2)

United States Office of Strategic Services (OSS) diplomatic and military mission to Tibet led by Major Ilia Tolstoy and Captain Brooke Dolan. Members of U.S. diplomatic and military mission reach Lhasa. The Potala Palace on top of a hill. Temple of 'Healing Buddha' on a hill nearby. Peak dome of the temple. Houses and buildings in Lhasa show natives on the rooftops. Native Tibetan families and natives engaged in service of the Priest. A monk teaches the children at a school. Children play. Men work. People dance.

Date: 1943
Duration: 5 min 2 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039989
Potala Palace at Lhasa, Tibet.

During U.S. diplomatic and military mission to Tibet led by Major Ilia Tolstoy and Captain Brooke Dolan. Potala Palace at Lhasa shows precious sculptures. Natives ride horses. Buildings in the area. Religious building and a monk holding cup of the Dalai Lama. Gifts presented to President Roosevelt by Dalai Lama. The fine artwork gifts show animals like pony, mule, spotted pony, deer, wild ass, sheep, and camels at summer palace. Ducks swim in water. Members of U.S. diplomatic mission begin to move ahead.

Date: 1943
Duration: 4 min 8 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039990
United States and British political officers and Tibetan officials at a luncheon in Lhasa.

United States Office of Strategic Services (OSS) diplomatic and military mission to Tibet led by Major Ilia Tolstoy and Captain Brooke Dolan. U.S. party along with Tibetan cabinet ministers reach at a British commission. Mutton being roasted for lunch. Tibetan cabinet ministers, other officials, monks from monasteries pose. Man serves roast mutton. Officials have lunch. Tibetan officials leave. U.S. and British officials at other place in Lhasa. Tibetan men and women in traditional costumes.

Date: 1943
Duration: 2 min 43 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039991
Monks in monasteries surrounding Lhasa, Tibet

United States Office of Strategic Services (OSS) diplomatic and military mission to Tibet led by Major Ilia Tolstoy and Captain Brooke Dolan II. Monasteries around Lhasa. Monks arrive in world's largest monastery. Tibetan monks appear in exams held by learned in order.

Date: 1943
Duration: 1 min 25 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039992