Christian texts, etc, in Fijian and Tongan

43 illustrated prayer cards (some duplicates) with verses from the New Testament in Fijian, produced by Mrs Grimke of Manchester, late C19th; Booklet being an alphabet book in Fijian; Booklet entitled 'Ai Vola Ni Sere Vakalotu' (Hymn book in Fijian); Booklet in Tongan entitled 'Ko E Konisitutone Mo...

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Order number: MMSL MSS 022
Date(s) of creation: 1884-1960
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: MMSL MSS 022
Summary: 43 illustrated prayer cards (some duplicates) with verses from the New Testament in Fijian, produced by Mrs Grimke of Manchester, late C19th; Booklet being an alphabet book in Fijian; Booklet entitled 'Ai Vola Ni Sere Vakalotu' (Hymn book in Fijian); Booklet in Tongan entitled 'Ko E Konisitutone Mo E Ngahi Lao A E Siasi Uesiliana Tau'Ataina 'O Tonga Koe Paaki Ko Hono Ua' (1955); Booklet in Fijian entitled 'Ai Vola Ni Wilivola E Nai Tukutuku-Vinaka' (stories of the life of Jesus); Newsheet in Tongan entitled 'Koe Tohi Fanongonongo' (1960); ?Class meeting card; Booklet in Fijian entitled 'Ai Vola Sa Tukuni Kina Na Lotu-Veitarogi' (Rules of the Methodist Church by John Wesley and Charles Wesley); Booklet entitled 'Ai Vola Ni Sere E Na Vosa Vaka Viti' (1884). An annotated copy of the Methodist Hymn book in Fijian which seems to be a proof for the next edition in 1888. Booklet entitled 'Ai Karua Ni Vola Ni Veitarogi E Nai Vakavuvuli Ni Vola Tabu' (1885). An annotated copy of the catechism of the Methodist Church in Fijian which seems to be a proof for the next edition in 1888; Incomplete hymn book in Fijian.
Extent: 53 items
Access status: Open
Copyright: Copyright held by various
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Language: Fijian
Tonga (Tonga Islands)
Format: Archive