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Project / Collection Early religious and related records in Mizoram, India Digitised Content Platform Endangered Archives Programme

61. EAP454/3/3/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/3/3/7
Title:
Lushai officials posing at King Edward Memorial Fountain, Aijal [undated]
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1914-1977
Extent:
2 Tiff images

62. EAP454/3/3/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/3/3/8
Title:
Pu M. Suaka Lal, Pi Chhingtei BW. Pi L. Veli Lalnu. Durtlang [1938]
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1938
Extent:
2 Tiff images

63. EAP454/3/3/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/3/3/9
Title:
Thankhumi and Rosiami [1926]
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1926
Extent:
2 Tiff images

64. EAP454/3/3/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/3/3/10
Title:
Pi Puii leh Pi Veli [1927]
Scope & Content:
Pi Veli was the wife of the Durtlang lal (or chief), M. Suaka. [Dr. Chhawna to fill in Pi Puii details] One photograph, measuring 65mm x 89mm.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1927
Extent:
2 Tiff images

65. EAP454/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/4
Title:
Pi Lalzami's collection, consisting of a single manuscript [undated]
Scope & Content:
The collection consists of one, bound manuscript called Pathian Robawm, which was an important early publication in Christian literature in South Lushai Hills. Collection consists of one, rare, bound manuscript. Additional online resources from the Lushai Hillas are available at the British Mu...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Lushai
Date Range:
15 Oct 2011
Extent:
316 Tiff images

66. EAP454/4/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/4/1
Title:
Pathian Robawm. God's Treasure Chest [undated]
Scope & Content:
Sermons on and interpretations of the Bible are provided, through the lens of the local Lushai culture. The language structure is noticeably archaic. It reflects a British understanding of the local language, and feels unwieldy to modern readers of Mizo. English idiom is detectable in the lan...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Lushai
Date Range:
1914-1977
Extent:
316 Tiff images

67. EAP454/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/5
Title:
C. Vanlallawma's collection of one photograph from Chhingchhip [1918]
Scope & Content:
Pu. C. Vanlallawma''s single photo depicts the Chhingchhip Kohhran (the church of the village Chhingchhip) in 1918. One photograph Additional online resources from the Lushai Hillas are available at the British Museum: Objects from the Lushai Hills http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/colle...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
22 Sep 2011
Extent:
1 Tiff image

68. EAP454/5/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/5/1
Title:
Chhingchhip [1918]
Scope & Content:
Pu. C. Vanlallawma notes that this is a picture from 1918 of Chhingchhip Kohhran (the church of the village Chhingchhip). This photograph was exhibited at the Mizoram Gospel Centenary Exhibition in 1994. According to Pu Vanlallawma, an early primary school was established in Chhingchhip by 19...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1918
Extent:
1 Tiff image

69. EAP454/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/6
Title:
Reverend C. L. Hminga's Collection of Ecclesiastical Records and Early Photographs [1914-1940]
Scope & Content:
This collection is centred on South Lushai Hills and Serkawn--regions typically underrepresented in Mizoram's historiography. Particularly strong on ecclesiastical themes, the collection contains rare photographs of the earliest Lushai evangelists, pastors, nurses, and printers, as well as two m...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Oct 2011
Extent:
199 Tiff images

70. EAP454/6/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/6/1
Title:
C. L . Hminga - Photographs [c 1922-c 1942]
Scope & Content:
7 photographs
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1922-c 1942
Extent:
10 Tiff images

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