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11. 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

12. EAP454/12/1/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/12/1/4
Title:
Chief Durbar, British ral; (Japan) do tura Mizo Lalte Union Jack flag Hnuaia thu antiam lai. Mizo chiefs swearing in front of the Union Jack flag to help the British [1942]
Scope & Content:
This photograph features Mizo chiefs called together to swear their allegiance to help the British in late WWII. Simultaneously, the Lushai Corps, numbering thousands, were on an active tour of duty in France. Speech by by Maj. A G McCall on 3rd April 1942 The photograph measures 211mm x 162mm.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1942
Extent:
2 Tiff images

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