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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Project / Collection Early religious and related records in Mizoram, India Language Mara Chin

1. EAP454/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/14
Title:
Pi Violi and Pu Mark's collection of Saikao/Serkawr materials [1908-1950]
Scope & Content:
This collection is held at the original residence of R. A. Lorrain, founder of the Lakher Pioneer Mission to the Mara or Lakher tribe of eastern Lushai Hills (what is today Maraland in Mizoram). The collection is unique in providing a glimpse into the religious history of a marginalized tribe. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English, Haka Chin, Lushai, and Mara Chin
Date Range:
Oct 2011
Extent:
606 Tiff images

2. EAP454/14/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/14/2
Title:
Private register book of R. A. Lorrain [1908-1950]
Scope & Content:
Contains a list of Lakher Pioneer Mission workers, mission expenditures, workers' wages, employee records (i.e., lateness, sickness), The back of the book had loose papers which were digitized in order. This record was found in a cardboard trunk, a full 1/5 of which had been completely shredde...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Mara Chin
Date Range:
1908-1950
Extent:
164 Tiff images

3. EAP454/14/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/14/4
Title:
Missionary Second Year Examination [1931]
Scope & Content:
Contains the syllabus/study package/questions for new missionaries serving with the Lakher Mission. Also contains a score sheet. One booklet, measuring 210mm x 160mm. Folded, but good condition otherwise.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Mara Chin
Date Range:
1931
Extent:
24 Tiff images

4. EAP454/14/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/14/5
Title:
Abeipa za pati ni: akaona eima tahpa [1938]
Scope & Content:
This unique book contains the parts of the 'Sacrament of the Lord's Supper', written in Mara (which was then called Lakher or Shandoo, and is also known today by Mizos as Tlosai). One book, measuring 105mm x 155mm. Decent condition, save for pen marks and tape across certain pages.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Mara Chin
Date Range:
1938
Extent:
24 Tiff images

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