cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81297
title: Returning from the market, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Chine.  ̶  Un de nos petits protégés.  Ligue des Missions Franciscaines Belges.  15, r. Vanderlinden, Bruxelles. Postch. 103.551.” An older man carrying a market basket filled with goods holds the hand of a child wearing a patron saint medal.  They pause for a photo under a roof or umbrella.  The caption and publisher are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81298
title: Bishop Versiglia and Father P. Olive, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission Salésienne di Shiu Chow   ̶  Chine.  1.  ̶  Mgr Versiglia et le P. Olive, nos deux premiers Missionnaires en Chine.”  Bishop Versiglia and P. Olive pose for a photo.  Two boys sit behind them.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Grace à votre charité nous avons pu fonder des Missions jusqu’aux extrémités de la terre.”   Le Vénérable Don Bosco.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81299
title: Chinese priests with missionary father, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Prêtres chinois de Ghirin, Mandchourie.  The Chinese Priests of Ghirin, Mandchuria.”    Chinese priests and a missionary father pose with a small dog.  “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81300
title: Courtyard and building with walkway, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “3. Un coin de Chine.  Auxiliaries Laïques des Missions, 90, rue Gachard, Bruxelles Belgique.”  A courtyard with sculptures and trees is shown near two buildings.  An ornate Chinese style roof covers a walkway on one side of the courtyard.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81301
title: Young woman with vine, Shanghai, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “24.  Symphonie... Schangai-Chine.  Auxiliaries Laïques des Missions, 90, rue Gachard, Bruxelles Belgique.” A young woman pulls on a vine growing at the top of a courtyard wall.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81302
title: Lakeside pavilions, Summer Palace, Beijing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “22. Missions de Scheut  ̶  Chine.  Kiosque du lac Impérial au Palais d’été (Peking)."   Two pavilions stand at the edge of the imperial lake at the Summer Palace, Peking [Beijing].  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Chine.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81303
title: Students at a Catholic seminary, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "5.  Missies van Scheut   ̶   China.  Leerlingen aan ‘t College te Nan-hao-tsien (Tchagar)."  Students pose with the missionary fathers in front of the mission college.  The name of the publisher “Missies van Scheut – China.” is printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in French closely covers the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81304
title: Chinese family, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “7. Chine.  ̶   Famille chinoise.  ̶   Chineesche familie.   ̶   Chinese family.  ̶   Famiglia cinese.   ̶   Familia chinesa.  Missions des Sœurs Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie.”  A Chinese family is depicted in their formal dress.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81305
title: Belgian Franciscan martyrs, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Tien Belgische Minderbroeders - Martelaren in China.”  The faces of ten Belgian Franciscan missionary fathers martyred in China are depicted in the form of a cross. The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:   “Verkrijgbaar: Missieprocuur in ieder klooster der Minderbroders.  Steun, St. Antonius Missies.”  ‘Franciskaansche Missieprokuur, Kortrijkstraat, 17.  ̶  Tielt, Postch. 633.50’ is stamped in blue ink on the back.  Handwriting in Dutch covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80983
title: Chinese Christians, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Kanunnikessen – Missionarissen van den H. Augustinus.  Heverlee-bij-Leuven.  China  ̶  Chine.  Chanoinesses  ̶  Missionnaires de Saint-Augustin. Héverlé-lez-Louvain.”  Chinese Christian men, women and children pose in long coats and wear decorated fur hats.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in Dutch covers the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81306
title: Summer Palace imperial park, Beijing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “20. Missions de Scheut   ̶  Chine.  Un coin du parc Impérial. (Palais d’été).”   Gardens with large trees and a footbridge in the imperial park at the Summer Palace are shown nestled between buildings.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Chine.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81307
title: New Year's wish, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Chine.  Souhait de ‘Bonne Année’”.  A child dressed in a sheepskin coat stands next to an open wooden door that displays a new year’s greeting.   The name of the publisher “Propriété des ‘Missions de Scheut’.” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81064
title: Summer Palace barge, Beijing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “21. Missions de Scheut   ̶  Chine.  Vue de la jonque en marbre blanc au palais d’été.”   A white marble double decker flat bottom boat is shown docked on the lake at the Summer Palace.  A skiff ferries passengers to and from the ornate craft.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Chine.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81308
title: Eating rice with chopsticks, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Chine.  Comme il est appétissant, ce millet!”  A child is shown eating  rice from a bowl with chopsticks while standing  outside a building.  The name of the publisher “Propriété des ‘Missions de Scheut’.” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81309
title: Imperial park palace, Beijing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “19. Missions de Scheut   ̶  Chine.  Un des palais du parc Impérial (Peking).”   A grand palace is depicted rising out of the emperor's park at Peking [Beijing].   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Chine.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81310
title: Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “13. Missions de Scheut   ̶  Chine.  Temple du Ciel (Peking).”   A stairway with terraced walls leads up to the Temple of Heaven at Peking [Beijing].   The circular structure has three graduated concentric roofs and windows around the lower level.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Chine.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81311
title: White Tower, Beijing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “17. Missions de Scheut   ̶  Chine.  De witte Toren (Pe-t’a-chan).”   The spire and white dome of the pagoda are seen in the distance above the trees in the park.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Chine.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81312
title: Summer Palace lake, Beijing, China, ca. 1920-1940

description: “15. Missions de Scheut   ̶  Chine.  Vue du lac Impérial et boeuf sacré en bronze (Palais d’Été).”   A bronze ox statue and a small pavilion are shown at the foot of a bridge on the imperial lake at the Summer Palace.  Mountains can be seen in the distance.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Chine.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81313
title: Marble bridge at emperor's lake, Beijing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “16. Missions de Scheut   ̶  Chine.  De groote marmeren brug te Pe-t‘a-chan (Peking).”   A marble bridge spans the imperial lake at Peking [Beijing].  The Summer Palace is seen in the distance.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Chine.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81314
title: Lion statue, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “China.  De Steenen Leeuw, vereerd door de Reizigers.”  A large stone statue of a sitting lion is shown near a stone walled foundation in a clearing.  Mountains can be seen in the distance.  The name of the publisher “Eigendom der ‘Missiën van Scheut’ is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81315
title: Shelling beans, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “China.  ̶  Boonenpluk.”  Four girls work at shelling beans around two large baskets filled with the picked vegetable.  The shelled beans form a pile beneath the baskets.   The name of the publisher “Eigendom der ‘Missiën van Scheut’ is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81316
title: Fireworks store, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut China:  Nieuwjaarsfeest: De springbussen.   Fireworks to celebrate the Chinese New Year are shown stacked on a table.  Paper lanterns hang from overhead wires. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck.1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’, Antwerpen.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81317
title: Doing laundry at the river, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut  ̶  Che-la-ou sou hao.  De wasch.”    Women and girls are shown washing clothes at the riverbank. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “China  ̶  Eigendom van Scheut.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81318
title: Chinese cart, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut :  China.  Gebreveteerde Chineesche kar met autobanden.”  Missionary fathers stand next to a  Chinese cart with tires pulled by horses or mules.   A person riding a horse can be seen nearby.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck.1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’, Antwerpen.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81319
title: Hunting in Mongolia, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “9. Missions de Scheut   ̶  Chine.  Deux Moutions (Argali) tués par un américain près de la résidence du R.P. De Wilde, Mongolie.  On chasse en Mongolie l’argali, la gazelle, le chevreuil, etc.”  A missionary father poses with an American hunter and two killed argali sheep.  The hunter holds a rifle.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Chine.  Missies van Scheut – China.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81320
title: Pilgrimage in central Mongolia, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mariadienst in de Missien van Scheut.  China Bedevaartplaats in Midden-Mongolie.”  A large crowd of travelers is shown on a hillside below a shrine in Central Mongolia.  Small tent shelters have been erected and animals graze nearby.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in French closely covers the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81321
title: Village market, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “China.  ̶  De markt te Kaigan.”  A village market is depicted near a river valley.   A number of horse drawn carts loaded with goods stand in the open area at the edge of the town.  The name of the publisher “Eigendom der ‘Missiën van Scheut’ is printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in Dutch closely covers the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81322
title: Mongolian bridal party, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut :  Mongoolsch huwelijk.  7.  De bruid op weg naar het huis van den bruidgom.”  A Mongolian wedding party is shown on horseback.  The veiled bride is traveling to the house of the bridegroom.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck.1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’, Antwerpen.”  There is a handwritten word in Dutch crossed out on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81323
title: Potter, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut :  China.  De pottenlapper.”    A man is shown sitting on a stool holding a piece of earthenware.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck.1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’, Antwerpen.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81324
title: Outside a walled city, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “China.  ̶  De muren van de stad Swi-Yuan. Niet ver van daar ligt ‘t hospitaal der missionarissen van Schuet.”  A man leads an ox cart on the road outside the walled city of Swi-Yual. The Scheut Missionary hospital is not far from the city.   The name of the publisher “Eigendom der ‘Missiën van Scheut’ is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81325
title: Young Chinese family, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “China.  ̶  Chineesche familie.”  A young family of seven is shown outside their small earthen home.   A tall smokestack is seen in the distance.   The name of the publisher “Eigendom der ‘Missiën van Scheut’ is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81326
title: Horseback journey to visit Christians, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions de Scheut:  Chine.  En route pour la visite des chrétientés.”    A missionary father is traveling by horseback to visit Christians. He is shown on a snow covered road at the base of a cliff.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck.1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’, Antwerpen.”  There is a handwritten word in Dutch crossed out on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81327
title: Mongolian bride and groom, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut.  Mongoolsch huwelijk.  8.  Het gelukkige echtpaar.”    A bride and groom are shown on their wedding day.  The bride wears an elaborate head piece and a vest over a long silk robe.  The groom is dressed in plain fur lined robe.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck.1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’, Antwerpen.”  Handwriting in Dutch closely covers the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81328
title: Missionary father with crowd, China, ca.1920-1940

description: A missionary father is shown amidst a large group of people outside a building, possibly leaving a worship service.  There is no caption printed on the postcard.  Handwriting in Dutch closely covers the back of the card.  Several Chinese characters are hand written above the Dutch.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81329
title: Monks in ceremonial robes, China, ca.1920-1940

description: Serie IIIa  ̶  Cina  ̶  16. Bonzi in abiti da cerimonie.”  Two monks are shown wearing ornate ceremonial robes as they walk along a busy street.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  L’Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano, promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’ India e della Cina  ̶  Sede generale: Milano  ̶  Via Monte Rosa 71.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81330
title: Sun temple, China, ca.1920-1940

description: Serie IIIa  ̶  Cina  ̶  10. Temple dedicato al Sole.”  A sun temple is shown outside a gated wall.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  L’Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano, promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’ India e della Cina  ̶  Sede generale: Milano  ̶  Via Monte Rosa 71.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81331
title: Gazebos on a lake, Beijing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Pechino – Chioschi sul lago.”  Two gazebos are shown on the shore of a lake.  A small water craft is docked nearby.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “’Aiutare le Missioni è nostro dovere di Cattolici e di Italiani’.  Rivolgersi a Istituto Missioni Estere  ̶  Parma.  Serie XXI – 1. Pechino – Chioschi sul lago.”  There are several lines of handwriting in Italian on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81332
title: Young woman, Malaysia, ca.1920-1940

description: “ In giro pel mondo – Serie VI – A Penang – 6. Donna malese. “  A young Malaysain woman is shown holding a large earthen vessel.  A woman and child can be seen in a window above.  The caption and  following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  “’Aiutare le Missioni è nostro dovere di Cattolici e di Italiani’.  Rivolgersi a Istituto Missioni Estere  ̶  Parma.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81333
title: Missionary sisters from two Catholic missions, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missionaire Francescane di passaggio a Shuntehfu (Cina) fraternamente accolte ed ospitate dalle Figlie della Carità.” Four Franciscan missionary sisters pose with their hosts from the Daughters of Charity during a stay while on route through Shuntehfu.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Le Missioni Estere Vincenziane, rivista mensile illustrata, pubblicata dai Preti della Congregazione della Missione.  – Abbonamento ordinario L.5, sostenitore L. 10. – Direzione:  Casa della Pace – Chieri (Torino).
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81334
title: Scribe waits for clients at a table, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Cina   ̶   Indovino in attesa de clienti.   A man is shown seated at a small table covered with a decorative cloth. A container holding brushes and a couple of bowls can be seen on the table.  The following information is printed on the back of the card:  “’Aiutare le Missioni è nostro dovere di Cattolici e di Italiani’.  Rivolgersi a Istuto Missioni Estere  -  Parma.  Serie XVI – Cina – Piccoli mestieri.  10.  Indovino in attesa di client.”  There are a few lines of handwriting in Italian on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81335
title: Man resting on a rock, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Cina   ̶   Serie VII  - Tipi.  2. Popolano. A man dressed in warm clothing and resting on a rock fills his pipe from a pouch.  A small market basket sits  next to him.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the card:  “’Aiutare le Missioni è nostro dovere di Cattolici e di Italiani’.  Rivolgersi a Istuto Missioni Estere  -  Parma.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81336
title: Young women in traditional headdress and clothing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: Un caratteristico abbigliamento femminile.”  Two young Chinese women pose wearing traditional headdresses and jackets .The following information is printed on the back of the card:  “’Aiutare le Missioni è nostro dovere di Cattolici e di Italiani’.  Rivolgersi a Istuto Missioni Estere  -  Parma.  “Cina   ̶   Serie VIII  - Nella vita – 4.  Un caratteristico abbigliamento femminile.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81337
title: Old farmer, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Vecchio contadino.”  An older bearded farmer poses for a photo.  The following information is printed on the back of the card:  “’Aiutare le Missioni è nostro dovere di Cattolici e di Italiani’.  Rivolgersi a Istuto Missioni Estere  -  Parma.  “Cina   ̶   Serie VIII  - Nella vita – 10.  Vecchio contadino.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81338
title: Water sellers, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Cina  ̶  Venditore di acqua.”  Two men stand next to a wheelbarrow with water barrels affixed on each side.  One man carries water buckets supported by a pole across his shoulders from the nearby lake.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “’Aiutare le Missioni è nostro dovere di Cattolici e di Italiani’.  Rivolgersi a Istuto Missioni Estere  -  Parma.  “Serie XI  ̶  Cina   ̶  Piccolo commercio – 1. Venditore de acqua.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81339
title: Laundry day, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Cina  ̶  Lavandaie.”  People are washing clothes in an outdoor area, possibly near a street.  Garments are shown drying overhead on clotheslines. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “’Aiutare le Missioni è nostro dovere di Cattolici e di Italiani’.  Rivolgersi a Istuto Missioni Estere  -  Parma.  “Serie XI  ̶  Cina   ̶  Piccolo commercio – 2.  Lavandaie.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81340
title: Children at Saint Infanzia Mission, Hong Kong, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “La S. Infanzia delle Suore Canossiane, Nella Missione di Hong Kong (Cina).  20. Una buona cinese che sorveglia i bambini della S. I.”  A Chinese woman takes care of the little children at Saint Infanzia Mission.  Two of the babies are in little bamboo chairs or strollers.  The following information is printed on the back of the card: "Pia Opera della S. Infanzia. I. Scopo. – Salvare la vita ai bambini idolatry abbandonati, e procurare loro la grazia del  santo Battesimo e dell’ educazione cristiana.  II. Mezzi. – 1. Recitare ogni giorno l’Ave Maria, colla invocazione: Vergine Maria, pregate per noi e per I poveri  fanculli infedeli;  -2.  Offrire cinque centesimi ogni mese, ossia sessanta cent.  all’ anno.  Chi offer Lire 100 una sol volta, diventa Associato perpetuo.  Istituto Missioni Estere – Milano, Via Monte Rosa, 71.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81341
title: Family sailing on a junk, China, ca.1920-1940

description: Serie IX.a  ̶  Cina  ̶  Scene della Vita.  6.  Vita a borda di una giunca."  A family is shown aboard a Chinese sailboat on a lake.  Mountains can be seen in the distance beyond the lake.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  La Cina si apre alla conquista di Cristo: tutti devono cooperare a quest’ opera altissima di fede e di civiltà.  Rivolgersi a Istituto Missioni Estere, Parma.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81342
title: Cast iron censer, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Serie XVII.  ̶  Cina  ̶  La Fusione del Ferro.  8. Grande incensiere di ferro fuso.”  Four people pose around a large cast iron incense burner.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Chi manda all’ Istituto Missioni Estere di Parma L. 75 all’ anno, avrà il merito de mantenere un bambino della S. Infanzia a balia.”  There are a few lines of handwriting in Italian on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81343
title: Hairstyles for girls, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Haartooi van Chineesche meisjes: Of ze hier navolgsters zullen vinden? “  Two Chinese girls model their hairstyles.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck.1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’, Antwerpen.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81344
title: Country scene outside Beijing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut.  China.  In de omgeving van Peking.“ A picturesque bridge is shown crossing a stream in the country outside Peking [Beijing].  Two tall structures are seen on a hill in the background.    The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck.1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’, Antwerpen.”  There is no handwriting on the back.