cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12899
title: People congregate near the missionary house, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 3. Maison des Peres Blancs a Ouagadougou." ("3. House of the White Fathers at Ouagadougou.")  Around twenty indigenous men, women, and children stand in front of a long stone structure with many arches.  Two missionary fathers stand in one of the arches looking out at the people. Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta)."; The back of the postcard is blank and printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12890
title: Missionary sisters with girls spinning thread, Angola, ca.1900-1930

description: Angola. - Filant la toile pour la Mission."  ("Angola. - Spinning the fabric for the Mission.")  Two missionary sisters pose with thirteen indigenous girls all of whom are spinning wool into thread.  Postcard issued by the "Congregation de Saint Joseph de Cluny, 21, rue Mechain, Paris."; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the printer: "Helio Aulard, Iung et Cie, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12916
title: Indigenous sisters sewing near a brick house, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 69. Religieuses noires au travail." ("69 Black sisters at work.")  In front of a brick building, four indigenous nuns dressed in white are sewing, two by hand and two by machine.  Another indigenous sister stands in the doorway nearby while a European sister stands in the ground-floor window looking out.  Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta)."; The back of the postcard is blank and printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12920
title: Two men embroidering leather, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 81. Broderie sur cuir." ("81. Embroidery on leather.")  Two young indigenous men sit near the doorway of a house and embroider circular pieces of leather on their laps.  Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta)."; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and is printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12918
title: Large crowd follows Corpus Christi procession, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 61. Fideles suivant la procession de la Fete-Dieu." ("61. The faithful following the procession of Corpus Christi.")  A crowd of over two-hundred and fifty indigenous men, women, and children gathered in front of a church begin to follow a procession through the church grounds and out into the village.  Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta)."; The back of the postcard is blank and printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12914
title: Crossing the field by the mission church, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 34. Eglise de la Mission Ouagadougou." ("34. Church of the Mission of Ouagadougou.")  Two indigenous adults walk across a  wide field that lies in front of a stone church with a large bell tower.  Other smaller buildings are visible in the background.  Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta)."; The back of the postcard is blank and printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14339
title: Missionaries in a boat, Bangalas, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Several clergy are standing posed on a boat that is by the shore of the river. The boat has: "St Jean-Baptiste" written on its side.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and includes information about the mission agency and caption: "Mission des Peres Lazaristes et des Filles de la Charite a Bikoro- Le bateau de la Mission" ("The mission boat") "Missie der Paters Lazaristen en Dochters der Liefde te Bikoro- Met de Missie boot op reis" There is also information about the publisher: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14337
title: Three young children, Bayaka, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Drie Bayakakinderen." ("Three Bayaka children")Three children are posed outside as the oldest child has her arms around the smaller two. They are all wearing necklaces and one has beads in her hair.; The back of the postcard is blank and includes information about the mission agency: "Kwango- Missie der EE. PP. Jezuieten in Belgisch Congo.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14338
title: Medical treatment of villagers, Bangalas, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A group of men, women and children are outside a thatched hut with four missionary sisters awaiting medical treatment. The majority of the older people are holding small children in their arms.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and includes information about the mission agency: "Mission des Filles de la Charite a Bikoro- Missie van de Dochters der Liefde te Bikoro" and also includes the caption: "La consultation-De raadpleging." ("The consultation.") There is also information about the publisher: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14371
title: Girls preparing a meal, Bokoro, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Congo- Bokoro. Un groupe de fillettes, qui, loin de leur maman, pourvoient elles memes a leur repas." ("A group of girls who, far from their mother, make a meal for themselves") Four girls are sitting on the ground with baskets, pots and tools in their hands in order to prepare food.; The back of the postcard is blank and includes information about the mission agency: "Propriete des "Missions de Scheut".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12938
title: Young girls embroider a cope, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 29. - Brodeuses Travaillant Une Chape." ("29. - Embroiderers Working on a Cope.")  Two indigenous girls wearing white headbands and cross necklaces embroider a large piece of fabric.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "HAUTE-VOLTA - 29. - Brodeuses travaillant une chape - Upper-Volta - Young girls embroidering a cope."  The back also contains information about the publisher: "Missions des Peres Blancs - Missions of the White Fathers - Librairie Missionnaire - 26, rue Vavin - Paris VIe - Peres Blancs, Notre-Dame du Bon Conseil, Bonnelles (S.-&-O.)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12937
title: Young priest blesses his parents, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 15. - La Premiere Benediction Aux Parents." ("15. - The First Blessing of the Parents.")  A young indigenous priest raises his hand to bless two adults who kneel on the ground before him.  A number of children stand nearby to witness the event.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "Ouagadougou - 16. - Un jeune pretre noir benit ses parents - A young native priest blesses his parents."  The back also contains information about the publisher: "Missions des Peres Blancs - Missions of the White Fathers - Librairie Missionnaire - 26, rue Vavin - Paris VIe - Peres Blancs, Notre-Dame du Bon Conseil, Bonnelles (S.-&-O.)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12926
title: Twenty-three indigenous nuns, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 63. Religieuses indigenes." ("63. Indigenous nuns.")  Twenty-three indigenous women wearing white habits and cross necklaces pose near a grove of trees and a statue of the Virgin.  Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta)."; The back of the postcard contains a typed note in French and is printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12923
title: Three young Mossi girls, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 2. Trois fillettes Mossis." ("2. Three young Mossi girls.")  Three indigenous girls wearing beaded necklaces and striped garments stand side by side.  Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta)."; The back of the postcard is blank and printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12927
title: Group of Mossi girls, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 30. Groupe de filles Mossis." ("30. Group of Mossi girls.")  Sixteen indigenous girls pose in three rows near a stone wall.  Some of the girls wear cross necklaces.  Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta)."; The back of the postcard is blank and printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12936
title: Missionary father with indigenous catechists, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 62. Catechistes moniteurs." In front of a statue of the Virgin and child, a missionary father poses with four indigenous men and an indigenous boy.  Two of the indigenous men wear simple white garments; two others wear more elaborately decorated clothes.  All wear a cross.  Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta)."; The back of the postcard is blank and printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12925
title: Young girls in white dresses, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 78. Petites chretiennes." ("78. Young Christian women.")  Twenty-five young indigenous girls wearing white dresses pose in front of a stone building.  In the background a missionary father is standing in the building.  Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta)."; The back of the postcard is blank and printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12929
title: Gourounsi girls with a book, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 77. Fillettes Gourounsi." ("77. Young Gourounsi girls.")  On the porch of a stone building two indigenous girls wearing patterned shirts and necklaces pose with an open book.  Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta)."; The back of the postcard is blank and printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12922
title: Women selling cola nuts, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 46. Vendeuses de noix de colas." ("46. Cola nut saleswomen")  A group of indigenous women sit on the ground each with a basket of cola nuts.  Other men and women walk amidst the group carrying empty baskets.  Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta)."; The back of the postcard is blank and printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12955
title: Indigenous boy with a monkey on his head, Congo, ca.1900-1930

description: Portrait of an indigenous boy with a small monkey sitting on his head.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "Congo. - 1. Deux bons amis. Ils ont bien consenti a se laisser photographier, mais on les sent, l'un et l'autre, a bout de patience." ("Two good friends. They consented to be photographed but....")  The back also contains information about the publisher, "Ed. Jesuites Missionnaires, 6, Rue d'Auvergne, Lyon," and the printer, "Imprimerie M. Lescuyer, Lyon."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12935
title: Girl carries a baby on her back, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ca.1900-1930

description: 70. Fillette promenant sa petite soeur." ("70. Young girl walking her small sister.")  A young girl carries her baby sister on her back with a striped garment wrapped around her torso.  Only the feet of the baby are visible through the cloth.  Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta)."; The back of the postcard is blank and printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12948
title: Buffalo and antelope heads, Central African Republic, ca.1900-1930

description: "112. Congo Francais - Mission Catholique de Brazzaville - Tetes de Buffles et Antilopes - Haut-Oubanghi." ("112. French Congo - Catholic Mission of Brazzaville - Heads of Buffaloes and Antelopes - Upper-Oubanghi.")  The heads of two buffalo and one antelope rest on a stone wall.; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12941
title: Ubangi River and houses on the shore, Central African Republic, ca.1900-1930

description: "I-2 - Vue Sur Le Fleuve Oubangui." ("I-2 - View on the Ubangi River.")  Taken from the top of a hill, the photograph shows a wide stretch of the Ubangi River and several circular indigenous houses along a road which follows the shore.  Postcard issued by "Mission des Peres du Saint-Esprit (Oubangui-Chari)."; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12954
title: Indigenous boy, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1900-1930

description: Portrait of an indigenous boy wearing a frayed shirt.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "Congo. - 2. Un jeune Congolais de Kisantu. Le christianisme a fait dans ce pays de grands progres, mais il reste encore des paiens." ("Congo. - 2. A young Congolese of Kisantu. Christianity made great progress in this country, but unconverted people still remain.")  The back also contains information about the publisher, "Ed. Jesuites Missionnaires, 6, Rue d'Auvergne, Lyon," and the printer, "Imprimerie M. Lescuyer, Lyon."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12964
title: Man near a waterfall, Congo, ca.1900-1930

description: "Congo Belge I - 2. Paysage congolais." ("Belgian Congo I - 2. Congolese landscape.")  An indigenous man holding a stick over his shoulder stands on a cliff overlooking a waterfall.  Postcard issued by "Missions Salesiennes."; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "Offrandes pour les Missions Salesiennes et renseignements: Groupe Missionnaire, 9, ch. de Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone).  C.C.P., Lyon 58917." ("Offerings for the Salesiennes Missions and information: Group Missionnaire, 9, Ch. of Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone).  C.C.P., Lyon 58917.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12940
title: Indigenous men ready for war, Central African Republic, ca.1900-1930

description: "38. Congo Francais - Mission Catholique de Brazzaville - Simulacre de Guerre chez les Toybas (Haut-Oubanghi)." ("38. French Congo - Catholic Mission of Brazzaville - Simulating War at Toybas (Haut-Oubanghi).")  Over fifty indigenous men stand ready in a large group as if preparing for war.  The men in the front of the group hold large shields; those in the back hold spears.; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12945
title: Interior of the Chapel of Saint-Paul des Rapides, Central African Republic, ca.1900-1930

description: "41. Congo Francais - Mission Catholique de Brazzaville - Interieur de la Chapelle de Saint-Paul-des-Rapides (Banghi)."  ("41. French Congo - Catholic Mission of Brazzaville - Interior of the Chapel of Saint-Paul-des-Rapides (Banghi).")  Seven indigenous young men dressed in white robes stand on either side of an altar inside a church.  The altar is decorated with candles and large palm fronds.; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12951
title: Group of people near the Ubangi river, Central African Republic, ca.1900-1930

description: "90. Congo Francais - Mission Catholique de Brazzaville - Premiere Compagnie de la Saharienne en route pour le Tchad - Mission Catholique de la Sainte-Famille - Dans le fond, l'Oubanghi." ("90. French Congo - Catholic Mission of Brazzaville - First Company of the Saharan on the way to Chad - Catholic Mission of the Holy-Family - In the background, the Ubangi.")  Over fifty adults stand side by side in a line in front of a small brick house.  In the background the wide Ubangi river is visible.; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12956
title: Four children near a straw house, Congo, ca.1900-1930

description: Four indigenous children pose near a thatched house.  One sits in the doorway, one stands nearby with small chickens at his feet, and two grind grain with long poles.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "Congo. - 3. Une case indigene au Kwango.  L'entree est legerement surelevee pour la defendre contre l'intrusion de toutes sortes de betes." ("Congo. - 3. An indigenous house in Kwango.  The entry is slightly elevated to defend it against the intrusion of all kinds of animals.")  The back also contains information about the publisher, "Ed. Jesuites Missionnaires, 6, Rue d'Auvergne, Lyon," and the printer, "Imprimerie M. Lescuyer, Lyon."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12961
title: Missionaries in front of a building, Congo, ca.1900-1930

description: "Gezicht op Bamania, hoofdpost."  A group of missionaries stand in front of a building with a large porch and a cross on the roof.  A shrub lined path leads to this building and the others nearby.  Postcard issued by "Missie des E.E.P.P. Trappisten (Congo)."; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12957
title: Children at school with writing tablets, Basoko, Congo, ca.1900-1930

description: "La classe dans le chimbeck."  A missionary sister stands in the back of a classroom with an open book.  Twenty three children sit at wooden desks with writing tablets.  Postcard issued by "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission. - Basoko (Congo belge)."; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the missionaries: "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie ont actuellement en pays de Mission 145 maisons avec 156 ecoles, plus 389 oeuvres pour l'enfance groupant 56.000 enfants.  Elles ont en outre pour les malades 47 hopitaux avec 71.000 malades hospitalises dans l'annee, 7 leproseries avec 1.507 lepreux, 7 lazarets avec 1.873 contagieux et 107 dispensaires ou 2.100.000 soins ont ete donnes en 1926. -- Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie - 7, Impasse Reille, Paris XIVe." ("The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary currently have in Mission countries 145 houses with 156 schools, plus 389 works for children consisting of 56.000 children.  Moreover for the sick they have 7 hospitals with 71.000 patients hospitalized each year, 7 leper-houses with 1.507 leprous, 7 lazarets with 1.873 contagious and 107 dispensaries where 2.100.000 were given care in 1926. -- Franciscan Missionaries of Mary - 7, Impasse Reille, Paris XIVe." )
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12960
title: Women with sleeping sickness, Kinshasa, Congo, ca.1900-1930

description: "Femmes atteintes de la maladie du sommeil." ("Women afflicted by the sleeping sickness.")  A missionary sister supports two indigenous women who stand on either side of her.  The indigenous women are visibly ill and one holds the hand on a young child.  Postcard issued by "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission - Leopoldville (Congo belge)."; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and contains printed information about the mission agency: "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie ont actuellement en pays de Mission 145 maisons avec 156 ecoles, plus 389 oeuvres pour l'enfance groupant 56.000 enfants. Elles ont en outre pour les malades 47 hopitaux avec 71.000 malades hospitalises dans l'annee, 7 leproseries avec 1.507 lepreux, 7 lazarets avec 1.873 contagieux et 107 dispensaires ou 2.100.000 soins ont ete donnes en 1926. -- Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie - 7, Impasse Reille, Paris XIVe." ("The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary currently have in Mission countries 145 houses with 156 schools, plus 389 works for children consisting of 56.000 children. Moreover for the sick they have 7 hospitals with 71.000 patients hospitalized each year, 7 leper-houses with 1.507 leprous, 7 lazarets with 1.873 contagious and 107 dispensaries where 2.100.000 were given care in 1926. -- Franciscan Missionaries of Mary - 7, Impasse Reille, Paris XIVe.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12950
title: Brick residence of the missionary fathers, Central African Republic, ca.1900-1930

description: "45. Congo Francais - Mission Catholique de Brazzaville - Residence des Peres a la Sainte Famille (Haut-Oubanghi)." ("45. French Congo - Catholic Mission of Brazzaville - Residence of the Fathers of the Holy Family (Upper-Oubanghi).")  Two missionary fathers stand on the ground-level porch and one missionary father stands on the upper-balcony of a two-story brick building.  The building has three doors on each level, brick columns, and a thatched-roof.; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12946
title: Missionary father on a road lined with palm trees, Central African Republic, ca.1900-1930

description: "I-9 - SAINT-PAUL DES RAPIDES - Allee de palmiers." ("I-9 - SAINT-PAUL OF THE RAPIDS - Alley of palm trees.")  A missionary father walks down a dirt road that is lined with palm trees.  In the distance other people are visible on the road along with a white house at the end.  Postcard issued by "Mission des Peres du Saint-Esprit (Oubangui-Chari)."; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12958
title: Children sit on benches under a tree, Kinshasa, Congo, ca.1900-1930

description: Scenes d'Enfants - La classe a l'aire libre." ("Scenes of Children - The class in the open air.")  Over forty children sit outside on small wooden benches under a large tree.  A missionary sister stands with them.  Postcard issued by "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission. - Leopoldville (Congo belge)."; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie En Mission - Annales des F.M.M - Publication mensuelle. - Edit. ord. 6 Fr. par an. - Edit. de luxe 8.50 Fr. - 16, Route de Clamart - Vanves (Seine).
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12942
title: Dense forest on the banks of the Ubangi River, Central African Republic, ca.1900-1930

description: "I-1 - Vue Sur Le Fleuve Oubangui." ("I-1 - View on the Ubangi River.")  Taken from the top of a hill, the photograph shows a bend of the Ubangi River and the dense vegetation on either bank.  Postcard issued by "Mission des Peres du Saint-Esprit (Oubangui-Chari)."; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12953
title: Missionary father performs the Mass outdoors, Kinshasa, Congo, ca.1900-1930

description: "5. - AFRIQUE - Un Pere de Scheut et son Catechiste en tournee dans les villages - Vicariat de Leopoldville (Congo)."  ("5. - AFRICA - a Father of Scheut and his Catechist visit the villages - Vicariate of Leopoldville (Congo).")  A missionary father stands with a cup in his hands near an altar table set up outside near a thatched-roof house.  Another father kneels nearby with seven indigenous men.  An eighth indigenous man lies on a bed near the house.  Postcard issued by "Coll. Propagation de la Foi."; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the publisher: "L'Oeuvre de la Propagation de la Foi soutient les Missions catholiques du monde entier.  Envoyez votre offrande par Cheques Postaux: Paris, 618-25, Lyon 72-71 -- Propagation de la Foi, Lyon, 12, Rue Sala, Paris: bien noter nouvelle adresse: 5, Rue Monsieur, (VIIe)." ("The Work of the Propagation of the Faith supports the catholic Missions of the whole world.  Send your offering by Postal cheques: Paris, 618-25, Lyon 72-71 -- Propagation of the Faith, Lyon, 12, Rue Sala, Paris: note new address: 5, Rue Monsieur, (VIIe).")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12949
title: Me with with horses in a village, Central African Republic, ca.1900-1930

description: "96. Congo Francais - Mission Catholique de Brazzaville - Cavalerie de la Mission de la Sainte-Famille (Haut-Oubanghi)." ("96. French Congo - Catholic Mission of Brazzaville - Cavalry of the Mission of the Holy-Family (Upper-Oubanghi).")  Six indigenous men hold the reins of nine horses.  In the background a large building is visible.  A note in French has been handwritten near the printed title of the postcard.; The back of the postcard contains a handwritten mailing address in French.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12965
title: Woman carrying a baby and basket, Congo, ca.1900-1930

description: "Congo Belge I - 6. Maman et bebe." ("Belgian Congo I - 6. Mom and baby.")  An indigenous women carries a baby on her shoulders and a large basket on her back.  Postcard issued by "Missions Salesiennes."; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "Offrandes pour les Missions Salesiennes et renseignements: Groupe Missionnaire, 9, ch. de Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone).  C.C.P., Lyon 58917." ("Offerings for the Salesiennes Missions and information: Group Missionnaire, 9, Ch. of Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone).  C.C.P., Lyon 58917.")