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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Subject Religious activities

151. EAP454/13/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/13/8
Title:
Maubuang Lal Khawvelthanga Diary. The Diary of Khawvelthanga, Chief of Maubuang [1911-1912]
Scope & Content:
This personal diary of Pu Khawvelthanga, Chief of Muabuang, contains information on his personal life, his administrative duties, domestic and church activities, and so forth. One bound book, measuring 113mm x154mm. Generally good., though writing is fading in places.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1911-1912
Extent:
162 Tiff images

152. EAP454/13/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/13/9
Title:
Mizo Kristian Hla Thar Bu [1936]
Scope & Content:
This compilation of Christian hymns features mostly early, original hymns written in Mizo, alongside hymns translated from English. Titles are given in English; stanzas in Mizo. Missionary E. L. Mendus also provides a forward in Mizo. 3rd edition. One bound book, measuring 170mm x 120mm. Gen...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1936
Extent:
138 Tiff images

153. EAP454/13/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/13/10
Title:
Isaia: Zawlnei Isaia Lekhabu [1932]
Scope & Content:
The Book of Isiah, translated into Mizo/Lushai. One bound book, measuring 160mm x 105mm. The lower margins of this book have been chewed away, likely by a rodent. Still, the damage does not obscure any text.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1932
Extent:
143 Tiff images

154. EAP454/13/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/13/11
Title:
Mizo Chanchin – Bu 1. Mizo History, Book 1 [1938]
Scope & Content:
This book is the first edition of the first book of history written by a Mizo author. It concerns the history, origin, language, identity, clan names, etc., of the Mizo tribe. It has thirteen illustrations. One bound book, measuring 215mm x 135mm. Fair condition. Some water stains.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1938
Extent:
134 Tiff images

155. EAP454/13/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/13/12
Title:
Mizo Chanchin, Bu II – A History of Lushai Hills, Part II [1947]
Scope & Content:
This is the earliest history book written by indigenous scholar in Lushai Hills. The book is divided into two periods. The first concerns a theory of the origin of the Mizos, migration, genealogy, kinship, culture, myth, the origin of the chieftainship system, politics of chieftainship, and s...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1947
Extent:
86 Tiff images

156. EAP454/13/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/13/13
Title:
Sakaw Khaikhinna: Isua Krista leh Khawvel Suaka. Jesus Christ and the World's Religions [1941]
Scope & Content:
A translation into Mizo by Rev. Liangkhaia of William Paton's 1927 book, Jesus Christ and the World's Religions. The original cover of Paton's book (published by Edinburgh House Press, and available in digitized form via Google Books) notes that Paton had a Master of Arts at that time, but not ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1941
Extent:
118 Tiff images

157. EAP454/13/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/13/14
Title:
Mizo Chanchin – Revise na. Notebook [undated]
Scope & Content:
Handwritten. In this notebook, Rev. Liangkhaia notes makes notes about what he hopes to add, subtract, and revise in a forthcoming edition of his history book, Mizo Chanchin. One bound book, measuring 205mm x 165mm. Damage to the top margin of the book has caused some text on a few pages to...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Lushai
Date Range:
1905-1949
Extent:
42 Tiff images

158. EAP454/13/15

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/13/15
Title:
Chanchin Tha Marka Ziak. The Gospel of Mark [1905]
Scope & Content:
This booklet contains a chapter-by-chapter Lushai commentary on and explanation of the Gospel According to Mark. This is one of the earliest available Gospels from Lushai Hills, although the handwritten date given on the final page (1905) is questionable. The British Library's Main Catalogue c...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1905
Extent:
48 Tiff images

159. EAP454/13/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/13/16
Title:
Pastor Liangkhaia Chanchin. Autobiography of Pastor Liangkhaia [undated]
Scope & Content:
Contains a hand-written autobiography of prolific Mizo pastor, author, and community leader Rev. Liangkhaia. Written by Pastor Liangkhaia in third person narrative, this autobiography gives a detailed account of Liangkhaia's life right from childhood. It includes information on his early educa...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1905-1949
Extent:
57 Tiff images

160. EAP454/13/17

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/13/17
Title:
Zorama mi leh thil hmingthang deuh te. Some Famous People of Mizoram [undated]
Scope & Content:
This hand-written text authored by Rev. Liangkhaia is a draft of a prospective book concerning traditions about various villages and people in Lushai Hills. One bound exercise book, measuring 200mm x 160mm. Good condition, except missing front cover.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1905-1949
Extent:
44 Tiff images