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.

Man in traditional Dress

walap – Jaluit atoll

Women in traditional Dresses – Likiep atoll

Traditional house – Mejit island – Liiep Atoll

German School – Jaluit atoll

Komra and Laronron Tibonal – Likiep atoll

deBrum Children

Edward Milne – Jaluit atoll

Women – Jaluit atoll

Liljabor – likiep atoll – Traditional dress

Christmas group – Likiep atoll

fishing

Joaquim deBrum self-portrait – Likiep atoll

Emma and Lena – Namdrik Atoll