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Hope Cooke, Queen of Sikkim

Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 1971
Portrait photo of Coronation 1965, the King & Queen
Hope Cooke was born in San Francisco, to an Irish-American father, John J. Cooke, a flight instructor, and Hope Noyes, an amateur pilot.
In 1959, Cooke was a freshman majoring in Asian Studies at Sarah Lawrence College and sharing an apartment with actress Jane Alexander. She went on a summer trip to India and met Palden Thondup Namgyal, Crown Prince of Sikkim, in the Hotel in Darjeeling, India. On March 20, 1963, Cooke married to Namgyal, who soon became the last king of Sikkim, in a Buddhist monastery in a ceremony performed by fourteen lamas. Wedding guests included members of Indian royalty, Indian and Sikkimese generals and the U.S. Ambassador to India, John Kenneth Galbraith.
By 1973, both the country and their marriage were crumbling: Sikkim was annexed by India. Five months after the takeover of Sikkim had begun, Cooke returned to the United States.
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Portrait photo of [Boy playing with kite, Sikkim]

Portrait photo of [Boy playing with kite, Sikkim]

Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Nepalese woman wearing purple headscarf and nose ring, holding baby, Sikkim]

[Nepalese woman wearing purple headscarf and nose ring, holding baby, ...

Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 112 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106). Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress).

Children in plastic raincoats

Children in plastic raincoats

Photograph shows headman of village, Pipon, with group of children and a horse, Lachung, Sikkim.

Studying the art of religious painting

Studying the art of religious painting

Photograph shows boys painting religious pictures, Sikkim. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kande... More

Studying the art of religious painting

Studying the art of religious painting

Photograph shows boy drawing and copying a religious picture, Sikkim. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Ali... More

[Lepcha man in traditional bamboo hat and woven clothing holding knife in Singhik, Sikkim]

[Lepcha man in traditional bamboo hat and woven clothing holding knife...

Related photograph published in: Mountaintop kingdom: Sikkim / photos by Alice S. Kandell; text by Charlotte Y. Salisbury. New York : Norton, 1971, p. 156, where image appears with caption "Lepcha man in tradit... More

[Palace guards leading the procession of men with horses? at the New Year's ceremony, Gangtok, Sikkim]

[Palace guards leading the procession of men with horses? at the New Y...

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 029 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106).

[Black Hat Lama preparing for religious sacrifice at the New Year's ceremony, Sikkim]

[Black Hat Lama preparing for religious sacrifice at the New Year's ce...

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

Rug master supervises rug weaving

Rug master supervises rug weaving

Rug master supervising women weaving on looms at the Government Institute of Cottage Industries in Gangtok, Sikkim. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Cong... More

[Mahakala masked dancers entering the New Year's ceremony, Gangtok, Sikkim]

[Mahakala masked dancers entering the New Year's ceremony, Gangtok, Si...

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Related photograph published in: Mountaintop kingdom: Sikkim / photos by Alice S. Kandell; te... More

[Shinglay Lama beating on large drum near Singhik, Sikkim]

[Shinglay Lama beating on large drum near Singhik, Sikkim]

Related photograph published in : Sikkim; the hidden kingdom / text and photos. by Alice Kandell. Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday, 1971, p. 26. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Ho... More

[Prayer ceremony altar with burning flame and butter paste offerings (torma), Sikkim]

[Prayer ceremony altar with burning flame and butter paste offerings (...

Date from information on related slide: LC-KAN05-0266. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-2, pg. no. 008 (color reference... More

Rinchen Lama with silver pitcher, Lachung

Rinchen Lama with silver pitcher, Lachung

Photograph shows Rinchen Namgyal Lachungpa, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, holding silver pitcher, Lachung, Sikkim. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library... More

[People building a structure, near Rumtek monastery, Sikkim]

[People building a structure, near Rumtek monastery, Sikkim]

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 105 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106).

[Boy with basket on back, reaching into a stone structure to turn a prayer wheel, Lachung, Sikkim]

[Boy with basket on back, reaching into a stone structure to turn a pr...

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 162 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106).

[Lachung Valley and mountains, Lachung, Sikkim]

[Lachung Valley and mountains, Lachung, Sikkim]

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 063 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106).

Jorbu family, home - Public domain portrait photograph

Jorbu family, home - Public domain portrait photograph

Photograph shows father of the Jorbu family, standing outside home with two children, Lachung, Sikkim. Date from information for related slides: LC-KAN05-2119 and 2120. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Coll... More

King of Sikkim reviews troops, Sikkim

King of Sikkim reviews troops, Sikkim

Photograph shows Palden Thondup Namgyal, King of Sikkim, reviewing troops on his birthday, Gangtok, Sikkim. Date from information for related slide: LC-KAN05-69. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Al... More

Portrait photo of Coronation 1965, the King & Queen

Portrait photo of Coronation 1965, the King & Queen

Photograph shows the newly-crowned King Palden Thondup Namgyal and Queen Hope Cooke walking in procession, Gangtok, Sikkim. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library... More

Housing for prayer wheel, turn for water power

Housing for prayer wheel, turn for water power

Photograph shows wooden and stone structure with blue painted trim, built over stream, Lachung, Sikkim. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represe... More

Coronation 1965, the King on throne

Coronation 1965, the King on throne

Photograph shows King Palden Thondup Namgyal at his coronation, Gangtok, Sikkim.

[Alice Kandell posing with guards at the Nathu La Pass, Sikkim]

[Alice Kandell posing with guards at the Nathu La Pass, Sikkim]

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-2, pg. no. 015 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106).

[Dragon head carvings above the Tsuklakhang Main Temple (Palace Temple) door, Gangtok, Sikkim]

[Dragon head carvings above the Tsuklakhang Main Temple (Palace Temple...

Title devised by Library staff from information on similar slide: LC-KAN05-3055. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-2, pg.... More

Lama turning prayer wheel activating prayers

Lama turning prayer wheel activating prayers

Photograph shows a Shinglay Lama seated on ground, turning a large prayer wheel, Sikkim. (Source: related image in LOT 14032-1, no. 041). Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (... More

[Drum inside royal palace temple, Gangtok, Sikkim]

[Drum inside royal palace temple, Gangtok, Sikkim]

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Karmapa Lama's successor studying penmanship, Sikkim]

[Karmapa Lama's successor studying penmanship, Sikkim]

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

[Person crossing river on wooden bridge, Sikkim]

[Person crossing river on wooden bridge, Sikkim]

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

Black Hat dance: Lama chants, Sikkim

Black Hat dance: Lama chants, Sikkim

Related photograph published in : Sikkim; the hidden kingdom / text and photos. by Alice Kandell. Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday, 1971, p. 35. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photograph... More

[Young men processing oranges at fruit canning factory, Sikkim]
[Head Black Hat Lama chanting during New Year's ceremony, Gangtok, Sikkim]

[Head Black Hat Lama chanting during New Year's ceremony, Gangtok, Sik...

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Related photograph published in: Mountaintop kingdom: Sikkim / photos by Alice S. Kandell; te... More

[Ceremonial dancers waiting for lamas to come out of the temple for New Year's ceremony, Gangtok, Sikkim]

[Ceremonial dancers waiting for lamas to come out of the temple for Ne...

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

[Woman standing on tree branch, picks oranges, Sikkim]

[Woman standing on tree branch, picks oranges, Sikkim]

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 047 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106).

Yak migration, Lachung, photo by Alice S. Kandell

Yak migration, Lachung, photo by Alice S. Kandell

Photograph shows yak carrying pack with wood on its back, Lachung, Sikkim. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 0... More

Pipon, photo by Alice S. Kandell

Pipon, photo by Alice S. Kandell

Photograph shows headman of village, Pipon with horse standing in road near stone walls and building, Lachung, Sikkim. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress... More

[Paintings and carvings inside Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim]

[Paintings and carvings inside Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim]

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

[People standing in front of building in mist, Sikkim]

[People standing in front of building in mist, Sikkim]

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

Old methods of farming: hoeing mountain fields, North Sikkim

Old methods of farming: hoeing mountain fields, North Sikkim

Related photograph published in: Mountaintop kingdom: Sikkim / photos by Alice S. Kandell; text by Charlotte Y. Salisbury. New York : Norton, 1971, p. 107, where image appears with caption "Women of Lachung, ho... More

Princess of Sikkim - Public domain portrait photograph

Princess of Sikkim - Public domain portrait photograph

Photograph shows princess Hope Lezzum, half-length portrait, facing front, Sikkim. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms par... More

[Nepalese band playing curved horns at coronation of the King of Sikkim]

[Nepalese band playing curved horns at coronation of the King of Sikki...

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 200 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106).

[Man buying items from coffee and snack vendor in shop along a street, Gangtok, Sikkim]

[Man buying items from coffee and snack vendor in shop along a street,...

On slide: "G-40". Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 124 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2... More

[Exterior of Lachung school, Sikkim]

[Exterior of Lachung school, Sikkim]

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 060 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106).

[People herding yaks along a mountain path to higher grazing land, Sikkim]

[People herding yaks along a mountain path to higher grazing land, Sik...

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

[Young boy studying the art of religious painting, Sikkim]

[Young boy studying the art of religious painting, Sikkim]

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

[Lamas playing cymbals during New Year's ceremony, Gangtok, Sikkim]

[Lamas playing cymbals during New Year's ceremony, Gangtok, Sikkim]

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

King of Sikkim - Public domain portrait photograph

King of Sikkim - Public domain portrait photograph

Photograph shows Palden Thondup Namgyal, King of Sikkim, receiving white scarves as a sign of purity and an open heart on his birthday, from a Bhotia man, Gangtok, Sikkim.

Karmapa Lama, religious leader of Sikkim

Karmapa Lama, religious leader of Sikkim

Photograph shows the sixteenth Karmapa Lama, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje (1924-1981). "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of... More

[Masked ceremonial dancer, Sikkim]

[Masked ceremonial dancer, Sikkim]

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-2, pg. no. 009 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106).

[Man, seated on ground outdoors, working on a religious painting, Sikkim]

[Man, seated on ground outdoors, working on a religious painting, Sikk...

Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Prince Wangchuk in front of chapel

Prince Wangchuk in front of chapel

Photograph shows Prince Wangchuk Namgyal, on horseback, in front of the Tsuklakhang Main Temple (Palace Temple), Gangtok, Sikkim. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library ... More

[Tse Ten Tashi's daughter, half-length portrait, standing, facing right, wearing hat, Sikkim]

[Tse Ten Tashi's daughter, half-length portrait, standing, facing righ...

Caption on label on color reference copy slide page: "Captain Tashi's family." Date from related slide: LC-KAN05-2809. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress... More

[Masked ceremonial dancers entering the stage at the New Year's ceremony, Sikkim]

[Masked ceremonial dancers entering the stage at the New Year's ceremo...

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 025 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106).

[Buildings along a street in a town, western Sikkim]
Portrait photo of Recession - Public domain portrait photograph

Portrait photo of Recession - Public domain portrait photograph

Photograph shows the newly crowned King and Queen of Sikkim after the coronation ceremony, Gangtok, Sikkim. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, Ma... More

Chiles & eggplant on sale at Gangtok Bazaar, Sikkim

Chiles & eggplant on sale at Gangtok Bazaar, Sikkim

Photograph shows woman at the Gangtok Bazaar, Sikkim. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Related photograph published in: Mount... More

[Girl from the Jorbu family, full-length portrait, standing in road, holding religious article?, Lachung, Sikkim]

[Girl from the Jorbu family, full-length portrait, standing in road, h...

Label from LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 085 (color reference copy): "Jorbu children". Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. n... More

King of Sikkim receives scarves, Sikkim

King of Sikkim receives scarves, Sikkim

Photograph shows Palden Thondup Namgyal, King of Sikkim, receiving white scarves as a sign of purity and an open heart on his birthday, from a Lepcha man, Gangtok, Sikkim.

[Bull? or ox? in front of waterfall, Lachung, Sikkim]

[Bull? or ox? in front of waterfall, Lachung, Sikkim]

Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). Also represented in LOT 14034-3, pg. no. 067 (color reference copy). Gift; Dr. Alice S. Kandell; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:106).

[Jeweler using blow torch? to make jewelry, Sikkim]

[Jeweler using blow torch? to make jewelry, Sikkim]

Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Class learning to read and write, Sikkim]

[Class learning to read and write, Sikkim]

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

[High Lama and monks at Tsuklakhang Main Temple (Palace Temple) preparing for new year dances and ceremonies, Gangtok, Sikkim]

[High Lama and monks at Tsuklakhang Main Temple (Palace Temple) prepar...

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

[Horses with loads of wood on their backs, Lachung, Sikkim]

[Horses with loads of wood on their backs, Lachung, Sikkim]

Public domain image of a rural landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Rinchen's brother's family

Rinchen's brother's family

Photograph shows Rinchen Namgyal Lachungpa's brother's family, eating and drinking, around a hearth, Lachung, Sikkim.

Holiest reincarnate in Sikkim with teacher, Mt. Khangchondzonga [in] background

Holiest reincarnate in Sikkim with teacher, Mt. Khangchondzonga [in] b...

Photograph shows a young lama, Jamyang Khyentse, with his teacher, in Sikkim. "A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Related photog... More

[Burning of religious sacrifice, Sikkim]

[Burning of religious sacrifice, Sikkim]

"A Tour of the Lost Kingdom: Sikkim" by Dr. Alice S. Kandell and Hope Cooke, Library of Congress, March 13, 2010. Forms part of: Dr. Alice S. Kandell Collection of Sikkim Photographs (Library of Congress). ... More

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