Journal of George Harris, Cook Islands, 1876

Journal of George Harris, May - August 1876, describing the mission stations at Mangaia and his visit to the out stations of the Cook Islands mission accompanied by James Chalmers. Islands visited included Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro, Manuai, Aitutaki and Rarotonga. Records the response of the people to 'M...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 11
Date(s) of creation: 30 May 1876 - 20 Jul 1876
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 11
Summary: Journal of George Harris, May - August 1876, describing the mission stations at Mangaia and his visit to the out stations of the Cook Islands mission accompanied by James Chalmers. Islands visited included Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro, Manuai, Aitutaki and Rarotonga. Records the response of the people to 'Magic Lantern' shows which they had never seen before. Also mentions the illness of his wife and stillbirth of their child. Journal has been edited in pencil.
Extent: 30pp
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 169
Copies: CWM South Seas Journals FBN 37
Format: Archive