This is a collection of prints made from of over 2,500 glassplate negatives which shows scenes of Marshallese life and landscapes during 1880’s to 1930’s, taken by Joachim deBrum. This is by far the most historically significant collection of photographs found in the Marshall Islands, and perhaps anywhere in the Pacific region, taken by a Pacific Islander during this period.

Edward Milne – Jaluit atoll

Emma and Lena – Namdrik Atoll

walap – Jaluit atoll

fishing

Traditional house – Mejit island – Liiep Atoll

Christmas group – Likiep atoll

Women – Jaluit atoll

Liljabor – likiep atoll – Traditional dress

German School – Jaluit atoll

Man in traditional Dress

deBrum Children

Women in traditional Dresses – Likiep atoll

Joaquim deBrum self-portrait – Likiep atoll

Komra and Laronron Tibonal – Likiep atoll