This picture shows M. Suaka, one of the most important early chiefs and early converts in Aijal, wearing Western style clothing and holding what likely is a Bible. The photograph itself measures 130mm x 165mm. With the backboard, it measures 230mm x 175mm.
This picture shows Dr. Zokhuma's father (T. Luaia, son of M. Suaka) with his friend. The reverse of the photo notes that it was a New Years present. The picture is unique in that bicycles were never commonly used in the extremely hilly region of Lushai Hills. We can presume that this photo wa...
A note on the backboard mentions 'Kaikhami nurse”, but fails to mention the name of the second nurse. It is unclear exactly where these nurses were serving, but it is most plausible they were serving the Welsh Presbyterian Dispensary at Durtlang, close to where T. Luaia's family lived. The ph...
Pi Lalziki, one of the earliest political representatives in the post-1947 period in this region, is present in the second-from-front row, eight people in, counting from left to right. The group is comprised mainly of government officials in the post-independence period. The photograph measu...
Miss Parker of W.M. Durtlang and Miss Roberts of Aijal [undated]
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Zosap (missionaries) of the Welsh mission to North Lushai Hills wearing the most traditional Mizo puan or dress. This is a unique picture in portraying a cross-cultural interaction between local traditions and Christian missionaries from abroad. The photograph measures 75mm x 110 mm.
Lushai officials posing at King Edward Memorial Fountain, Aijal [undated]
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The photograph shows M. Suaka (retired SI of Police), Paliana (Lusei Clerk, retired), Thangchhingpuia (CI, retired), and Hrangliana (CI, retired) at the King Edward Memorial Fountain, erected in 1915 in Aijal. M. Suaka was also chief or lal of Durtlang. The photograph measures 140mm x 90mm.
Pu M. Suaka Lal, Pi Chhingtei BW. Pi L. Veli Lalnu. Durtlang [1938]
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The photograph shows Chief M. Suaka of Durtlang, along with his family, in front of their Durtlang bungalow, which still stands to this day. They are all holding what surely are Bibles, perhaps as a symbol of their new, Christian identity. Pu Suaka was one of the earliest converts among Lushai...
Thankhumi was Dr. Zokhuma's mother. Rosiami, presumably Thankhumi's family member or friend, is also seated, along with child. The photograph itself measures 106mm x 150mm. With the backboard, it measures 143mm x 193mm.