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91. EAP454/8/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/5
Title:
Instrumental Music in Lushai Life [late 1930s-1950s]
Scope & Content:
Contains information on instrumental music in Lushai life, the 'Khuang' drum, Rawchhem, Phenglawng, Bengbung Hla, vocal music in Lushai life, etc. The workbook has no date written on it, but its provenience suggests something from the late1930s to the 1950s. The front cover says the book conta...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Lushai
Date Range:
late 1930s-1950s
Extent:
56 Tiff images

92. EAP454/8/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/6
Title:
First Aid I. Rrecorded in The New Indiskul Excercise Book, Saizawna, Student Teacher, First Aid, 3.2.1936 [1936]
Scope & Content:
Containing a record of contemporary first aid techniques, this is a very important source for the burgeoning field of medical history in Mizoram. Human biology is discussed, as are symptoms and remedies, ranging from bleeding to methods for treating fractures, and from the treatment of strokes ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Lushai
Date Range:
1936
Extent:
51 Tiff images

93. EAP454/8/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/7
Title:
First Aid II [1936]
Scope & Content:
Containing a second record of contemporary first aid techniques, this is a very important source for the burgeoning field of medical history in Mizoram. Human biology is discussed, as are symptoms and remedies, ranging from bleeding to methods for treating fractures, and from the treatment of s...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Lushai
Date Range:
1936
Extent:
34 Tiff images

94. EAP454/8/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/8
Title:
Criticisms [1937]
Scope & Content:
This seems to be a teacher-evaluation book (most likely from Serkawn Baptist Mission School). Teachers' presentations, methodology, illustrations and so on are explained and criticized. Subjects range from social studies (i.e.., caravan- and canal-dwellers) to practical arithmetic. One bookle...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1937
Extent:
48 Tiff images

95. EAP454/8/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/9
Title:
Rai Laia Awm Dan Turte. ""How to Take Care of Yourself During Pregnancy"" [1940]
Scope & Content:
Notes on rotation of crops (2 Nov 1940, copied from Pionghleia), and studies (7 Nov 1941, conference, by HWC [?]) on the effects of Zu (alcohol, or, specifically, Mizo rice liquor) on digestion, motor functioning, blood circulation, etc., and on the effects of caffeine. This all appears to be c...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Lushai
Date Range:
1940
Extent:
40 Tiff images

96. EAP454/8/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/10
Title:
F.Aizawna - Lushai Medicine [1946]
Scope & Content:
This booklet contains a list of local medicines and remedies indigenous to the Mizo tribe. One booklet, measuring 214mm x 170mm. Well preserved, except that the writing is not crisp.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1946
Extent:
52 Tiff images

97. EAP454/8/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/11
Title:
Savidge Cup [1929-1940]
Scope & Content:
Contains notes on The Savidge Hockey Cup competition in Lungleh, South Lushai Hills, a competition named after pioneer Baptist Missionary Society missionary F. W. Savidge. The booklet lists teams, fixtures, referees, expenditures, and so on. One booklet, measuring 204mm x 170mm. Partially p...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1929-1940
Extent:
18 Tiff images

98. EAP454/8/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/12
Title:
Chalhmingliana – Lushai Composition Book II. Contains C.S. Zawna's notes on vocal music in Lushai life [1937]
Scope & Content:
A discussion of vocal music's role in contemporary Lushai life. Also contains a list and explanations of Lushai folk songs. It is unclear why the cover page is entitled “Chalhmingliana – Lushai Composition Book II.” An explanation might be that C. S. Zawna has used the student Chalgmingliana'...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1937
Extent:
40 Tiff images

99. EAP454/8/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/13
Title:
Naupang te thu inchhang. ""Questions and Answers for Kids"" [undated]
Scope & Content:
The brokenness of the Mizo language used indicates that the work belongs to the early colonial period. The booklet contains simple questions to meant to educate and influence the moral compass of Lushai children. One booklet, measuring 85mm x 130mm. Well preserved. Note that the first thre...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1929-1953
Extent:
34 Tiff images

100. EAP454/8/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/8/14
Title:
Kohhran Thurin- Buatsaihtu Pastor Chuautera. Principles of the Church [1948]
Scope & Content:
Teachings and sermons concerning the doctrine of the Baptist churches of Lushai Hills. One book, measuring 127mm x 184mm. Well preserved
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Lushai
Date Range:
1948
Extent:
120 Tiff images

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