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.
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, ...
Private register book of R. A. Lorrain [1908-1950]
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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...
Contains a genealogical study of the Lorrain family. The two pages that have been ripped out seem to originally have been a part of a triptych fold-out. They have thus been photographed positioned all together as intended, as well as individually. One loose, hand-written paper at the end was ...
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.
The Wonderful Story of the Lakher Pioneer Mission: Further India. Evangelical and Inter-denominational. Founded 1905. [1913]
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Contains information and reports on Reginald A. Lorrain's Lakher Pioneer Mission set amongst the Lakher (or Mara) tribe of Lushai Hills, as well as an appeal for funding and letters from contemporaries. 1st edition was printed in 1905. Note that there was no power in Saikao on the evening of 1...
