Soga standing before his house at Sepi (Ysabel), 1892
Scope and Contents
204 x 152 mm. A view showing native houses with Chief Soga standing in front of the central hut. The island of Santa Isabel lies in the south-eastern corner of the Solomons and was first visited by Patteson in 1862. Soga inherited the chieftainship of Sepi on the death in 1884 of Bera, and was baptized in 1889. Montgomery has nothing but praise for Soga, commending his Christian zeal, his administrative flair and his scholastic dedication in translating the gospels into Bugotu (see Montgomery, pp. 225-232).
Dates
- Creation: 1892
Creator
- From the Fonds: Montgomery, Henry Hutchinson, 1847-1932 (Bishop of Tasmania) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor condition, dirt stains and some fading.
Finding aid date
2012-09-12 12:17:12+00:00
Repository Details
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