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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Subject Religious activities

91. EAP454/8/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/9
Title:
Rai Laia Awm Dan Turte. ""How to Take Care of Yourself During Pregnancy"" [1940]
Scope & Content:
Notes on rotation of crops (2 Nov 1940, copied from Pionghleia), and studies (7 Nov 1941, conference, by HWC [?]) on the effects of Zu (alcohol, or, specifically, Mizo rice liquor) on digestion, motor functioning, blood circulation, etc., and on the effects of caffeine. This all appears to be c...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Lushai
Date Range:
1940
Extent:
40 Tiff images

92. EAP454/8/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/10
Title:
F.Aizawna - Lushai Medicine [1946]
Scope & Content:
This booklet contains a list of local medicines and remedies indigenous to the Mizo tribe. One booklet, measuring 214mm x 170mm. Well preserved, except that the writing is not crisp.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1946
Extent:
52 Tiff images

93. EAP454/8/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/11
Title:
Savidge Cup [1929-1940]
Scope & Content:
Contains notes on The Savidge Hockey Cup competition in Lungleh, South Lushai Hills, a competition named after pioneer Baptist Missionary Society missionary F. W. Savidge. The booklet lists teams, fixtures, referees, expenditures, and so on. One booklet, measuring 204mm x 170mm. Partially p...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1929-1940
Extent:
18 Tiff images

94. EAP454/8/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/12
Title:
Chalhmingliana – Lushai Composition Book II. Contains C.S. Zawna's notes on vocal music in Lushai life [1937]
Scope & Content:
A discussion of vocal music's role in contemporary Lushai life. Also contains a list and explanations of Lushai folk songs. It is unclear why the cover page is entitled “Chalhmingliana – Lushai Composition Book II.” An explanation might be that C. S. Zawna has used the student Chalgmingliana'...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1937
Extent:
40 Tiff images

95. EAP454/8/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/13
Title:
Naupang te thu inchhang. ""Questions and Answers for Kids"" [undated]
Scope & Content:
The brokenness of the Mizo language used indicates that the work belongs to the early colonial period. The booklet contains simple questions to meant to educate and influence the moral compass of Lushai children. One booklet, measuring 85mm x 130mm. Well preserved. Note that the first thre...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1929-1953
Extent:
34 Tiff images

96. EAP454/8/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/14
Title:
Kohhran Thurin- Buatsaihtu Pastor Chuautera. Principles of the Church [1948]
Scope & Content:
Teachings and sermons concerning the doctrine of the Baptist churches of Lushai Hills. One book, measuring 127mm x 184mm. Well preserved
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1948
Extent:
120 Tiff images

97. EAP454/8/15

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/15
Title:
Oxford Grammars for Junior Classes of Schools in India, Burma and Ceyon, Book 1. [1949]
Scope & Content:
The book's stated aim is to provide a simpler way to learn English grammar. Contains lesson, exercises, and questions specifically geared towards “Indian boys and girls” (p. 3). Book 1 is a simple introduction to letters, words, and sentences. The introduction notes that Books 2 and 3 (not av...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1949
Extent:
62 Tiff images

98. EAP454/8/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/16
Title:
Robawm. Treasure Chest, newspaper of South Lushai Hills [Jan 1946-Nov 1946]
Scope & Content:
This mini anthology was likely bound together by Pu C. S. Zawna. Published in South Lushai Hills by missionary Rev. F. J. Raper. The periodical contains mainly local and world news, sermons, articles by locals and villagers, works of poetry, and so on. Authorship seems to be exclusively Lusha...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
Jan 1946-Nov 1946
Extent:
48 Tiff images

99. EAP454/8/17

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/17
Title:
Mizo Hla Bu, Bu Ina, The Lushai National Songs; Part 1. [1941]
Scope & Content:
Contains traditional Lushai folk songs, many composed prior to the arrival of the British in Lushai Hills. One book, measuring 182mm x 128mm. 1st edition. Excellent condition.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1941
Extent:
82 Tiff images

100. EAP454/8/18

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/18
Title:
Chanchin Tha Luka Ziak. The Gospel of Luke [1935]
Scope & Content:
Contains the Gospel of St. Luke, translated into Mizo. 1st edition published in 1931. Price was 6 Pies. Note that an earlier print edition should exist, dating from the close of the nineteenth century. One book, measuring 162mm x 105mm. 3rd edition. Some problems with the binding.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1935
Extent:
96 Tiff images