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.
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.
The Chart of the Past. Diary of R. A. Lorrain [after 1922]
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Contains a personal autobiographical record written by R. A. Lorrain, including major life events, world travels, information on the Lakher Pioneer Mission, and important events in world history. One bound book, measuring 170mm x 210mm. Reasonably preserved, though with wear.
Includes a wide range of material. Letters about conflicts and jurisdiction with local government and other mission authorities, letters about the intention of new missionaries hoping to join the Lakher Pioneer Mission, letters concerning monetary gifts, as well as maps, finances, resolutions, ...
Serkawn Middle School Results, with effect from 1904. [1904-1952]
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This record has always been held at the school compound, though the principal mentioned that is has occasionally been borrowed, and in fact allowed us to borrow the book for digitization. Contains examination results that date from the earliest exams administered in South Lushai Hills. Contai...
Results of Primary Examinations, South Lushai Hills [1946]
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We have copied the front of each page in its entirety first, followed by close-ups of the top and bottom sections of each, followed by the reverse in full. This pattern was followed for all four pages, one at a time. The first three pages concern school results from Serkawn Centre, while the f...
Challiana (C. S. Murray) with missionary F. W. Savidge and friends in the UK [undated]
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The photograph shows BMS missionary F. W. Savidge and his adopted Mizo son, C. S. Murray (known to Mizos as Challiana) with others on a visit to the United Kingdom. One photograph, measuring 160mm by 105mm. Good condition.
This series of issues of the early Mizo newspaper “Mizo” contains debates on communism, as well as information on the pre-insurgency climate and ethnic identity formation in Lushai Hills. Topics include cover international politics, local and ethnic politics, health and disease, local community...
This very rare school textbook contains early lessons on both grammar and composition for Lushai-speaking learners of English and English-speaking learners of Lushai. One school textbook, measuring 130mm x 190mm. Varies. The front portion of the book is rather damaged compared to the latter.
Originally published in 1928, this book looms large in the Mizo collective historical memory as a key textbook for early grade school classes. Very rare today, this source contains lessons and nursery rhymes to build Lushai students' grammar and writing abilities, as well as vocabularies. One ...