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.

Emma and Lena – Namdrik Atoll

Komra and Laronron Tibonal – Likiep atoll

Traditional house – Mejit island – Liiep Atoll

Women in traditional Dresses – Likiep atoll

Joaquim deBrum self-portrait – Likiep atoll

Man in traditional Dress

fishing

German School – Jaluit atoll

Christmas group – Likiep atoll

Women – Jaluit atoll

Edward Milne – Jaluit atoll

walap – Jaluit atoll

deBrum Children

Liljabor – likiep atoll – Traditional dress