COSTA, Giulio. Imola 11.11.1901 — Mendal, Tura, Meghalaya 16/17.4.1970. S.D.B. Father. Italian Catholic Missionary in Assam. First a school teacher, but in 1924 decided to become missionary, After one year at missionary college in Ivrea came to Assam in 1925. Noviciate in Shillong, first vows in 1927, ordained priest 1931. Worked in Khasi Hills (1936), then from 1939 in Tura in West Garo Hills. In 1950-53 in Italy, then back to Khasi Hills and 1964 to Garo Hills. Spent altogether 45 years, until death. Murdered during night. He was highly interested in anthropological research and collected much material, although published very little.
Publications: “The Garo Code of Law”, Anthropos 49, 1954, 1041-1066.
Sources: Obituary By St. Ferrando in Bollettino Salesiano 94:13, 1.7.1970, 5-9 with photo; more details by M. Casarotti in db.archiviosalesiano.net
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