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71. EAP454/12/1/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/12/1/5
Title:
M. Suaka and Family [1907]
Scope & Content:
The photograph shows the extended family members of M. Suaka, was one of the most important early chiefs and early converts to Christianity in Aijal. He ruled in Durtlang. It should be noted that M. Suaka was not a chief in the traditional, hereditary sense; to the contrary, he was appointed ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1907
Extent:
2 Tiff images

72. EAP454/12/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/12/1/6
Title:
Farewell to the Colonial Administrators -'bawrsap' [c 1940s]
Scope & Content:
This photograph shows a group of Mizo chiefs at a farewell gathering for a bawrsap [a colonial official or administrator]. Farewell party for Superintendent A. G. McCall (sat first row, 6th from right) The photograph itself measures 155mm x 108mm.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1940s
Extent:
2 Tiff images

73. EAP454/12/1/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/12/1/7
Title:
Wedding at Mission Veng chapel [undated]
Scope & Content:
This photograph shows an early Christian marriage, held at Mission Veng locality in Aijal. The photograph evidences a fledgling Christian modernity in the Westernized dress. The photograph itself measures 154mm x 119mm.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1907-1950
Extent:
1 Tiff image

74. EAP454/12/1/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/12/1/8
Title:
Durtlang Naupang Sande Sikul Hruaitute. Durlang Children's Sunday School Leaders [3 Aug 1941]
Scope & Content:
The photograph shows the leaders of the Welsh Mission's Sunday School programme at Durltang. Except for one zosap (missionary), the women in the photo wear the traditional puan (hand-loom garment). One photograph, measuring 153mm x 106mm.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
03 Aug 1941
Extent:
1 Tiff image

75. EAP454/12/1/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/12/1/9
Title:
Welsh Mission School Boy Durtlang [19 Feb 1929]
Scope & Content:
An early photograph of schoolchildren at the Welsh Mission school in Aijal. The boys seem to be wearing standardized uniforms, and cross their arms. The photograph itself measures 77mm x 100mm.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
19 Feb 1929
Extent:
1 Tiff image

76. EAP454/12/1/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/12/1/10
Title:
Missionaries and school children [undated]
Scope & Content:
Welsh Mission leaders and Mizo hostellers posing around a meal. One photograph, measuring 154mm x 96mm.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1907-1950
Extent:
1 Tiff image

77. EAP454/12/1/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/12/1/11
Title:
Mr. and Mrs. M. Suaka, posing with Durtlang football team [1950]
Scope & Content:
The photograph features M. Suaka, was one of the most important early chiefs and early converts to Christianity in Aijal. He ruled in Durtlang. He poses with a winning football team. Both football and grass hockey, introduced during British rule, were incredibly popular even post-independence...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950
Extent:
1 Tiff image

78. EAP454/12/1/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/12/1/12
Title:
Tug of War Championship, Durtlang [1936]
Scope & Content:
Various sports were introduced during the British rule, including the tug of war. Here, Pu Suaka, chief of Durtlang, poses with the winning team in 1936. One can recognize Pu Suaka's colonial style bungalow in the background; he has had written in chalk the words “WINNERS OF THE TUG OF WAR, NO...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1936
Extent:
1 Tiff image

79. EAP454/12/1/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/12/1/13
Title:
House of Durtlang chief [c 1916-c 1931]
Scope & Content:
This photograph shows the house of Chief M. Suaka (of Durtlang, Aijal), which was then held as one of the best buildings among the Mizos, Six British flags crown the colonial style bungalow, and announce Pu Suaka's loyalty. Pu Suaka also demonstrates his wealth by displaying his silverware. M...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
6 Nov 2011
Extent:
3 Tiff images

80. EAP454/13/22/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/13/22/1
Title:
Chanchintha Mathaia ziak. The Good News from Matthew [26 Jan 1913]
Scope & Content:
Features text in Mizo from Matthew 25:20. One photograph, measuring 160mm by 105mm.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
26 Jan 1913
Extent:
1 Tiff image

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