See PMB MS 432. Documents relating to the Roman Catholic Mission Fiji.
Correspondence with government. Includes letters regarding the depopulation of Pacific islands following European colonisation, with particular reference to Fiji (1891-92). See also PMB MS 434/435
The Petits Freres comprised an order of Fijian lay brothers, founded by Mgr Vidal in 1890 to assist in teaching at mission schools and in the maintenance of Catholic mission property in Fiji. See also PMB MS 432
Most of the reports are undated, but several are dated 1919 and one dated 1923.
See PMB MS 432, material relating to Roman Catholic Mission Fiji.
Letters from Superior-General, Society of Mary.
In 1836, Pope Gregory XVI was looking for missionaries for Oceania and approved the formation of a religious institute, the Priests of the Society of Mary, or Marist Fathers. Jean-Claude Colin (1790-1875) was elected as the first Superior General and held the office until 1854. He was succeeded by Julien Favre (1854-85), Antoine Martin (1886-1905), and Jean-Claude Raffin (1905-22).
See PMB MS 432, material relating to Roman Catholic Mission Fiji.
The extracts, written in a thick notebook, relate mainly to religious matters in Fiji, both Wesleyan and Catholic. The name of the compiler is not indicated.