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.

Joaquim deBrum self-portrait – Likiep atoll

Liljabor – likiep atoll – Traditional dress

Emma and Lena – Namdrik Atoll

deBrum Children

walap – Jaluit atoll

German School – Jaluit atoll

Man in traditional Dress

fishing

Traditional house – Mejit island – Liiep Atoll

Edward Milne – Jaluit atoll

Komra and Laronron Tibonal – Likiep atoll

Women in traditional Dresses – Likiep atoll

Christmas group – Likiep atoll

Women – Jaluit atoll