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211. EAP454/22

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/22
Title:
Ringthanga's collection on Saihnuna (or Lenglal) of Leng Village [1949]
Scope & Content:
This collection consists of a single book primarily on Lenglal, the historical chief of Leng village. It is an important source of information on Lenglal's autobiography, his family history, the local village administration in Leng village, as well as contemporary Christian devotion and visions....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Lushai
Date Range:
12 Nov 2011
Extent:
68 Tiff images

212. EAP454/22/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/22/1
Title:
Saihnuna, popularly known as Lenglal [1949]
Scope & Content:
Lenglal (or Saihnuna) was born in 1896, and converted to Christianity in 1921. He was appointed as chief (or 'lal') of Leng on July 5, 1927, by then Superintendent of Lushai Hills, N.E Parry. Lenglal was known for an able administrator and a composer of more than 100 songs. A collection of his s...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Lushai
Date Range:
1949
Extent:
68 Tiff images

213. EAP454/23

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/23
Title:
The Sailo collection of Khamliana Sailo Lal's historical records [1897-1965]
Scope & Content:
This collection consists of a financial 'pass book' record as well as a rare magazine article which includes information on Khamliana Sailo, one of the wealthiest and most important Mizo chiefs of the early colonial period. Loose papers round out this collection, centring on Khamliana's financia...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Lushai
Date Range:
Oct 2011
Extent:
149 Tiff images

214. EAP454/23/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/23/1
Title:
India Post Office Savings Bank Pass Book. Vanhuaithanga, son of Khamliana Lal [1936-1965]
Scope & Content:
Note that this document may be personally sensitive, as it contains financial details through the 1960s. Still, the custodian had no qualms about it being digitized and freely available. One bound pass book, measuring 130mm x 177mm. Decent condition
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1936-1965
Extent:
23 Tiff images

215. EAP454/23/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/23/2
Title:
The Feudatory and Zemindari: Published in the Interests of Ruling Princes, Zemindars [Apr 1924]
Scope & Content:
For Lushai Hills studies, pages 372 to 373 contain an interesting article on Khamliana Sailo, the Chief of Lungleng. Vol 3, issue 8. One bound magazine, measuring 188mm x 250mm. Some folding as well as ink stains and tape, but otherwise generally good.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English
Date Range:
01 Apr 1924
Extent:
70 Tiff images

216. EAP454/23/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP454/23/3
Title:
Paper records of Khamliana Sailo Lal [1897-1944]
Scope & Content:
This collection of the early paper records of the famous Lushai chief Khamliana Sailo (chief of Lungleng) contains several important documents. These include monetary receipts, invitations and correspondence from local British officials, awards, recommendations, a legal agreement, information o...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English and Lushai
Date Range:
1897-1944
Extent:
56 Tiff images

217. EAP687/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP687/1
Title:
Yungdrung Bön Library Collection, Menri Monastery, Dolanji, India
Scope & Content:
A collection of Bön manuscripts and tsakali held at Yungdrung Library, Menri Monastery in Dolanji. Unfortunately, it was not possible for the cataloguing of this project was not completed. Known copies of manuscripts have been removed but there may still be some duplication within the 164 files....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tibetan
Date Range:
1600-1950
Extent:
37608

218. IOR/R/15/2/479

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/479
Title:
'Visits by foreigners to Saudi Arabia'
Scope & Content:
This file concerns the request by Reverend Father Gabriel [Fleming?], a Roman Catholic priest at Bahrain, to visit Dhahran [al-Ẓahrān] for religious services within the premises of the Arabian American Oil Company (Aramco). The request is subsequently refused by the Saudi Government Representativ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
23 Dec 1944-10 Jan 1945
Extent:
1 file (6 folios)

219. IOR/R/15/2/627

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/627
Title:
File 23/2 Deportation of Omani Darwishes.
Scope & Content:
The file relates to the activities of certain Omanis in Bahrain (particularly three named men), who had 'set up as pseudo-religious leaders' and had encouraged practices characteristic of 'so-called Darwishes' [dervishes] (f 3), and the reaction to their presence in the state by the Government o...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Feb 1947-4 Mar 1947
Extent:
1 file (9 folios)

220. Photo 1246/2(76)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1246/2(76)
Title:
[The Widow's Mite by Louis-Edouard Dubufe]. Photographer(s): Unknown.
Scope & Content:
View of a painting that depicts a woman wearing a black veil, with a child on her arm and two children walking in front of her, puts a coin into the sacrificial block Albumen print Inscription in pencil beneath print: 'The Widow's Mite', 'Dubufe'.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item