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ALMW_II._MB_1895_16 · File · 1895
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle
  • Author: The Miss. Althaus in Mamba, beginning Febr. 1895. Scope: S. 208-211* 223-226. Includes among others: - (SW: physical appearance of natives; tattoos and make-up; piercing of earlobes; hairstyles; clothing) - (SW: varied clothing and jewelry; snuff box; first food - banana; division of labor; apartments; alternating market in Kilema, Marangu, Mamba; chief Mareale in Marangu)
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A visit to the Massai
ALMW_II._MB_1894_10 · File · 1894
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: Report by Miss. Althaus in Kwarango, Feb. 5, 1894. Scope: pp. 237-245. Includes among others: - (SW: Missionaries Faßmann, Müller, Althaus visit the Maasai; newly built street; market; cattle trade with Maasai did not come about; description of the Maasai)

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ALMW_II._MB_1895_2 · File · 1895
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: By Miss. Althaus, Mamba. Scope: p. 28-35. Contains among other things - (SW: directions to Mamba; agriculture - bean fields; Chief Koimbere sends men with sickle-like knives against the undergrowth; description of the station square; streams - Uno, Kiruwe, Kivindo; building activities; description of the scenic surroundings)

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ALMW_II._32_194 · File · 1894-1909
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Three fiches. Contains: FICHE NR. 194 1 BIS 3- - typewritten copy of a manuscript of Althaus (Wolfenbüttel 1935; 260 p.), made by Burmester (Hrsg), secretary of the Braunschweigische ev.-luth. main missionary association, Hedeper 1951, provided with an overview of the author's curriculum vitae and the report of an elder of the community Mamba (M. Ruben Muschi Nyange) on the occasion of the 70th birthday of Althaus on 24 April 1936 (presumably unpublished)

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ALMW_II._MB_1897_11 · File · 1897
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle
  • Author: By Miss. Cooper in Moshi. Scope: p. 117-119* 136-139. Includes, among other things: - "1st question: Are the conditions of our Jagga mission such that we can begin producing Jagga literature?" (SW: Time of start; prerequisites; first prints) - "2. What should be printed first?" (SW: reading book; dictionary - outline of grammar) - (SW: biblical story; songbook; individual parts of the Bible) - "3. Which spelling should we use in the Kidschagga? - "4. But what about a single language for the same ones?" (SW: Unification; Miss. Fassman and Althaus - Primer; Miss. Müller - Dictionary)
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Christmas in Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1897_15 · File · 1897
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: Report by Miss. Althaus, Dec. 1896. Scope: pp. 155-157. Includes among others: - (SW: Celebration of Christmas)

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Happy news from Kilimanjaro
ALMW_II._MB_1893_15 · File · 1893
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: Anonymous. Scope: p. 460-462. Contains, among other things: - (SW: Letter from Miss. Päsler; arrival of the head of the station Captain Johannes in Moshi; station Madchame; reception of the missionaries Althaus and Faßmann by Chief Schangali; agreement about land seizure for station)

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ALMW_II._MB_1894_17 · File · 1894
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle
  • Author: Miss's report. Althaus in Mamba, 26. July 1894. Scope: S. 440-443* 449-453. Includes among others: - (SW: Miss. Althaus and Faßmann travel to the North Pare Mountains; meeting with chief chief Makoko) - (SW: negotiations; selection of a station place; description of the surrounding area; language speculations; return to Mamba)
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ALMW_II._MB_1894_14 · File · 1894
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle
  • Author: By Miss. Althaus in Kwarango. May 1894. Scope: p. 325-330* 345-348. Includes among others: - (SW: Description of a homestead; language studies with natives) - (SW: Miss. Althaus - studies of language and customs in the farmsteads; sacrificial meal; "faith" of the Wadschagga)
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Latest news from Madschame
ALMW_II._MB_1894_8 · File · 1894
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: After letters from Miss. Päsler in Kwarango. Scope: pp. 171-174. Contains, among other things: - (SW: Illness of Miss Böhme - Departure with Miss. Old house to the coast; missing wood supplies obstruct the house construction; rainy season; food - beans, Wimbi, Plantanen; purchase of cattle)

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Latest news from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1895_21 · File · 1895
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: From Miss's diary. Althaus, 3 May to 10 June 1895. Scope: pp. 323-328. Includes among others: - (SW: earthquake; caravan from the coast; servants; postal service; theft)

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Latest news from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1895_19 · File · 1895
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle
  • Author: From Miss's diary. Althaus in Mamba, 2. May 1895. Scope: S. 281-285* 298-302. Includes among others: - 1st (SW: main work - language studies and construction; agency with brand sales in Moshi; arrival of Miss. Müller; trip to English station Taweta; description of missionary work there; circumcision; divine service; Miss. Steggal) - 2nd "Excursion to Lake Dschala" (SW: Excursion from Taweta; hunting with Steggal; contact with lions; way back to Mamba via Mwika; visit of chief Bararia; description of his house; Miss. Müller back to Madchame)
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Latest news from Mombasa
ALMW_II._MB_1893_11 · File · 1893
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle
  • Author: Anonymous. Scope: p. 365-367* 381-383. Contains, among other things: - (SW: Missionaries Päsler, Faßmann, Müller and Althaus wait in Mombasa for the results of the fighting at Moshi; conflict between the German governor and Chief Meli; Miss. Böhme - description of a sea voyage) - (SW: defeat Melis; missionaries practice Swahili in the meantime; planned departure in Madchame area east of Moshi)
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ALMW_II._MB_1895_11 · File · 1895
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: Excerpt from Miss's diary. Althaus. Scope: pp. 147-149. Contains, among other things: - (SW: Completion of the house; many wildcats; locusts; theft; final conclusion of the purchase contract between Miss. Althaus and Chief Koimbere about the station property)

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ALMW_II._MB_1895_30 · File · 1895
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: After messages from Miss. Room in Jimba. Scope: p. 436-440. Contains, among other things: - (SW: due to the Arab uprising there are uncertainties in Jimba and Mbungu - journey of Miss. von Lany and the brides of Miss. Althaus und Müller moved; chiefs Mbaruku and Aziz; description of the station; school; residents) Darin: Illustration "The mission school in Jimba. (Miss. Fight)

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My journey to Northern Pare
ALMW_II._MB_1900_25 · File · 1900
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle
  • Author: By Miss. Althaus in Mamba. Scope: p. 430-435* 454-459. Contains, among other things: - (SW: travel in the interest of the expansion of the mission area; travel and landscape description, property search, Shigatini hill as station place; chieftains Ndoiles and Kita; friendly reception) - (SW: property negotiations; acquisition and surveying of the property; description of the surroundings; meeting of relatives of two Kostschüler; return journey)
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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1898_26 · File · 1898
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: According to the monthly chronicle of Miss. Althaus and Bleicken. Scope: p. 359-365. Contains, among other things: - (SW: traditional law; construction activity; feared spread of Catholics) - "New candidates for baptism. The chieftains' quarrel." (SW: Presentation of the candidates; dispute between Koimbere and Mareale) - "Personal." (SW: Bleickens disease; construction by von Lany) - "Mission work on catechumens etc." (SW: School and teaching; prints in Kimamba; Mareale marries three women - polygamy; singing lessons) - "The 5th Conference of Jaggam Missionaries." (SW: Mr. Bale - "laterna magica" - showing pictures)

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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1899_10 · File
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle
  • Author: According to Miss's diaries. Althaus and Bleicken. Scope: p. 158-161* 181-185. Includes, among others: - "First of October." (SW: guests from the English neighbouring station Taweta; printing house; showing pictures; lessons in Mwika also by chief Mbararia; lessons with chief Koimbere) - "2. work on the female sex, new christening candidates etc.". (SW: lessons for women; school building in Marangu by chief Mareale; baptismal requests; Miss. Bleicken after Moshi; weather observations; formation of local teachers; repair of the church; attendance at church service) - "3. admission of two boarding students." (SW: Construction of a girl's house; church services with presentation of pictures) - "4th Christmas." (SW: feast; giving of AT and NT in Kiswahili; attendance at church service; Christmas in Mwika)
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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1900_6 · File · 1900
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle
  • Author: By Miss. Althaus. Scope: p. 90-94* 123-126. Includes, among others: - "First costume students." (SW: Description of the pupils; polygamy; lack of food) - "2. The schools and church services." - "Third Heavy Rain, Diseases, etc." (SW: colds; smallpox; mass vaccination by Dr. Pritzel in Moshi) - "4th New Baptism Applicants and a Baptism of Five Gentiles." (SW: Baptisms; baptism of the first female) - "5. The first jagga wedding in mamba." (SW: Abandonment of the usual wedding customs; wedding ceremony; feast; songs with harmonium; house of the couple) - "6. All kinds of work on the ward." (SW: Shouting off the Miss. Fuchs and von Lany; devotion and church services; petition for work or admission to a boarding school; birth and baptism of the son Ludwig Althaus)
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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1899_2 · File · 1899
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: According to the monthly chronicle of Miss. Althaus and Bleicken. Scope: p. 32-38. Includes, among other things: - "First personal." (SW: Illness of Miss Bleicken; language studies; visit of Dr. Hans Meyer) - "2nd mission work." (SW: Establishment of a girls' and women's school) - "3. One death." (SW: death of a boarding student; funeral; number of students; marriage Mareales - traditional feast) - "4. A pagan baptism." (SW: Baptism of Stefano; divine service) Darin: Illustration "A Dschagga hut on Kilimanjaro."

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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1900_34 · File · 1900
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle
  • Author: According to Miss's monthly chronicle. Althaus and Krause. Scope: p. 531-534* 543-548. Contains, among other things: - "One. A new little church." (SW: completion and inauguration of the building) - "2nd new students of the boarding school." "3. An instructional course for more mature students." (SW: Course for baptized costume students) - "Fourth death of two former chieftains." (SW: Death of Mlawi and Mbararia's father) - "5. The Cabin Tax." (SW: introduction of metallurgical tax) - "6. extension of the boundaries of the station land." - "Seventh Continuation of Unrest on the Mountains." (SW: tensions caused by Waaruscha; missionary work disturbed; sewing art; stone stable) Darin: pictures "The new assembly house in Mamba", "worker of the missionary station Mamba sawing boards".
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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1896_5 · File · 1896
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle
  • Author: Excerpt from Miss's diaries. Althaus and Segebrock. Scope: p. 73-76* 103-106. Contains, among other things: - (SW: lessons; visit of an assistant from Taweta; form theory in Kimamba; writing lessons) - (SW: extension of the mission house; Dschagga services less attended; Miss. Segebrock has sole responsibility over Station)
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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1897_3 · File · 1897
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: From the monthly chronicle of Miss. Althaus. Scope: p. 34-37. Includes, among other things: - (SW: boarding school; participation in church services; teaching in the surrounding area)

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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1897_18 · File · 1897
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: From the monthly chronicle of Miss. Althaus. Scope: pp. 196-199. Includes, inter alia: - "One. A baptism." (SW: Mrs. Althaus has a child; baptism of daughter - Elisabeth) - "2nd Month of February." (SW: Trouble with the station boys for merit; lessons; Chief Bararia's third wife)

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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1897_31 · File · 1897
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: According to the station diary of Miss. Stay in Mamba. Scope: p. 385-388. Includes, among other things: - "First Mareale." (SW: Chief's lessons) - "Second ward school." (SW: Problems with boarding students; treatment of the sick) Darin: Illustration "The boarding students of the ward Mamba". (Miss. Althaus and wife.)

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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1898_5 · File · 1898
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: Monthly chronicle of Miss. Althaus and Bleicken. Scope: pp. 77-79. Includes, among other things: - (SW: lessons - chieftains Mareale; Ngoija; Lengaki; inauguration of a school; baptismal announcement; scientific observation mission; house for scientific instruments; new school building; Miss. Althaus - Mumps; service by Miss. Walther and Ndesamiro)

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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1898_18 · File · 1898
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: According to the diary of Miss. Althaus. Scope: pp. 219-223. Contains, among other things: - "First of all, all kinds of work." (SW: construction activity; mud house; new equipment; help by the chiefs of Mwika and Msae; labour force; construction of a road from Moshi to Taweta) - "2. indigenous disputes." (SW: dispute over a woman; trial; missionary intervenes) - "3rd High Visitor." (SW: Governor General Major Liebert's visit) - "4th First Baptism of the Heathen in Mamba." (SW: baptism with a lot of singing and following party)

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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1900_21 · File · 1900
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: By Miss. Althaus. Scope: p. 332-338. Includes, among other things: - "First New Mission Students." (SW: Introduction of the new students; workers; arrival of Br. Krause) - "2nd emergency." (SW: many illnesses on the station; war rumours - attack by Waaruscha) - "3. The punitive expedition against Waaruscha." (SW: purchase of a new plot of land from Chief Mareale; punitive expedition; participation of all chiefs and weapons capable men; guarding the station; execution of rebel chiefs and greats) - "4. external works. Mission conference in March." (SW: bell tower and new bell; construction activities; statistics of the Jagga and Wakamba missions; new English bishop Peel)

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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1895_15 · File · 1895
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: From Miss. Althaus diary from Febr. 1895. extent: S. 186-187. contains among other things: - (SW: frequent storms; construction work; caravan from Taita mountains; coveted exchange item - lead in thin rings)

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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1896_15 · File · 1896
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: From Miss's diary. Althaus, March 1896. Scope: pp. 256-261. Includes among others: - (SW: everyday missionary life - school and lessons, agricultural work, church services, language study of the Kidschagga; circumcision) Darin: Illustration "Wataita-Neger im Kriegsschmuck." (Wataita-Neger in war jewellery)

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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1897_21 · File · 1897
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: From the monthly chronicle of Miss. Althaus. Scope: pp. 287-293. Includes, among others: - (SW: polygamy of chief Bararia; arrival of Miss. Bleicken; threat to the station; move to Fort Moshi; death of daughter Elisabeth; return to the station) Darin: Illustration "Mission House in Mamba. (Miss. Fassman and costume student - miss. Althaus with wife, and Miss wife. Müller.)

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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1899_15 · File · 1899
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle
  • Author: From Miss's diary. Althaus. Scope: p. 284-286* 303-306. Contains, among other things: - "First consecration of a bell and baptism of a heathen." (SW: Arrival of the siblings room and the Miss von Hopffgarten; choice of name at the baptism; 4 baptism candidates) - "2. new baptism candidates." (SW: presentation of the applicants; collection of collections - church treasury) - "3. Mareale and his people." (SW: Problems with the teaching; illness of the chief; cross from the catholic bishop of Zanzibar as a gift; other gifts) - "4. The building of the house. "Five. Three lions killed in Mamba." (SW: chief Koimbere; hunt of a lion; 3 injured people; lion - front teeth and claws for magic; fur removed from missionaries) - "6. recreation stay of Miss. Fox in Mamba." (SW: Arrival and departure)
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News from Mamba
ALMW_II._MB_1899_25 · File · 1899
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: According to the monthly chronicle of Miss. Althaus. Scope: p. 408-411. Includes, among other things: - "First four school buildings outside the station." (SW: benches for school building in Marangu; schools in Marangu, Mwika, Kondeny, Msae; Kostschüler - Hilfskräfte in der Schule; Miss. Fox; Dr. Gallus in Moshi; vaccinations against smallpox) - "2nd mission work in school and church." (SW: school attendance; Msae - Chief Lengaki; reception of the bride of a ward worker) - "3rd circumcision." - "Fourth food shortage." (SW: new house; colorful pictures for the lessons)

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News from Mamba Station
ALMW_II._MB_1895_1 · File · 1895
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: From Miss. Althaus diary (26 Aug. to 10 Oct.). Scope: pp. 10-19. Contains, among other things: - "One. The construction work." (SW: construction timber by chief Koimbere; catechist Zacharias; vegetable cultivation) - "2nd look into daily life." (SW: Tamu cook Jesudasen; nutrition; scientific station Marangu - natural scientist Dr. Lent and Dr. Kretschmer; Pombe - banana beer; markets in Marangu and Kilema; shops in Moshi) - "3rd homecoming of a Tamulu Christian." (SW: Death of Tamulin Marial; Pulmonary consumption) - "4. Murder of two German naturalists." (SW: Dr. Lent and Dr. Kretschmer murdered in Rombo by Kerua under Chief Leikturu) - "5. The Expedition against the Kerua People." (SW: punitive expedition with 2000-3000 Dschagga warriors; chief Leikturu flees)

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News from Mamba Station
ALMW_II._MB_1896_23 · File · 1896
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: From Miss's diary. Althaus, May 1896. Scope: pp. 343-349. Includes among others: - (SW: geography lessons in the station school; more interest in the lessons; chief Bararia holds devotions alone; writing lessons; numerous visits to church services)

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ALMW_II._MB_1893_12 · File · 1893
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: Anonymous. Scope: p. 421-422. Contains, among other things: - (SW: Missionaries Päsler, Althaus, Faßmann, Müller and Böhme in Matate; peace agreements between Meli and station chief, company leader Johannes)

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ALMW_II._MB_1896_33 · File · 1896
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle

Author: Monthly chronicle by Miss. Althaus, July 1896. Scope: pp. 467-470. Includes among others: - (SW: teaching and worship; participation and interest of the locals; planting a banana plantation)

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ALMW_II._MB_1896_4 · File · 1896
Part of Francke's Foundations in Halle
  • Author: According to Miss's diaries. Müller and Faßmann. Scope: p. 58-60* 102-103. Contains, among other things: - (SW: Services; School and Education; Miss. Fassman and miller hunting; rivers Nsanya and Kware; Reformation festival; building activity; 14 costume students) - (SW: Chief Schangali comes more often to church services; Tamul baptism; teaching; Miss. Müller and Althaus zur Küste)
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