Photographs principally of Primitive Methodist missions in Northern Rhodesia [Zambia]

Mostly images in or near to Nambala, Nkala and Nanzela [Nanzhila] (but also Kazungula and Broken Hill) in Northern Rhodesia [Zambia] depicting mission property (including construction of, particularly at Nambala), mission staff (including Chapman and his family), local rulers (including King Lewanik...

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Order number: MMS/Special Series/Biographical/Central Africa/Box 612B
Date(s) of creation: c1894-c1908
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: MMS/Special Series/Biographical/Central Africa/Box 612B
Summary: Mostly images in or near to Nambala, Nkala and Nanzela [Nanzhila] (but also Kazungula and Broken Hill) in Northern Rhodesia [Zambia] depicting mission property (including construction of, particularly at Nambala), mission staff (including Chapman and his family), local rulers (including King Lewanika and Prince Lilbea), schoolchildren, prayer/bible groups and worshippers at Nkala and Namabala, local peoples (particularly the Baila [Ila]) and the local area. With cartoon drawings of Chapman's colleagues and local people. Some images are identified on the reverse.
Extent: 140 items
Note: Some images used in Chapman's book entitled 'A Pathfinder in South Central Africa' (1910) and in general PMMS publications as well.
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 04
Format: Archive