cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11791
title: Bricks being dried, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Ziegelsteine werden in der Sonne getrocknet." ("Bricks are being dried in the sun."). In the center: bricks are being arranged in a pile by two Africans. In the foreground: a stack of wood.; Cf. photo no. 11012. -- Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeinde. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11792
title: Women and girls carrying bricks, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Ziegelträger mit getrockneten." ("Brick carriers with dried [bricks]."). Eight girls and women are carrying up to five bricks on their heads. Behind them: an arranged pile of bricks. Two young African men are distributing the bricks among the women and girls.; Cf. photo no. 11013. -- Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11793
title: Bricks being stacked up, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Geschichtete Ziegelsteine (Grossaufnahme)" ("Stacked up bricks (close-up view)"). Two African men are piling up bricks. Within the stack there are five gaps filled with wood. In front of the stack: partially broken bricks.; Cf. photo no. 11010. -- Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11794
title: Girls carrying bricks, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Ziegelträger in Linie angetreten." ("Brick carrier lined up."). Seven girls carrying up to six bricks on their heads are lined up according to their size, the tallest girl standing on the left. On the right: an African man resting upon a stick. On the left: a house is being built. Behind them: stacks of bricks.; Cf. photo no. 11011. -- Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11795
title: The Waldners, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Rutenganyo. Br. + Schw. Waldner aus Rungwe." ("Rutenganyo. Brother and Sister Waldner from Rungwe."). Brother Waldner (left) and Sister Waldner are sitting on chairs in front of a house built of bricks. She is looking directly into the camera.; It is unclear if these persons are Ernst Waldner (1898-?) and his wife Julie Friederike or Alfred Waldner (1908-1944) and his wife Wilhelmine. -- "Rutenganyo" is today's "Rutenganio". -- August Seibt (1875-1943) was a teacher and a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Unyamwezi (1904-1916) and Usoke (1930-1937). In 1905 he married Frieda Scholz. They returned to Germany in 1937.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11797
title: The Tietzens and Brother Küchler, Mbozi, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Geschw. Tietzen und Br. Küchler in Mbozi." ("Brethren Tietzen and Brother Küchler in Mbozi."). On the left: Theodor Tietzen. In the center: Hildegard Marie Tietzen. On the right: Kurt Küchler. In the foreground: a chicken.; Theodor Tietzen (1893-1973) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. Having married Hildegard Marie Lenz in 1921 and served in South Africa (West) from 1922 to 1927, he moved to East Africa, where he served in Mbozi till 1929 and in Utengule till 1939. In the 1950s he returned to South Africa. -- Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11798
title: An African man preparing food, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Küche und Boy von 'Moravia'." ("Kitchen and 'boy' of 'Moravia'."). On the right: an African man is standing at a table and preparing food. In the center: a round thatched hut. Under the table and next to the hut: cans. In the background: another hut.; Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11799
title: Young Europeans swimming, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Beim Baden mit einigen Farmerssöhnen im Fluss." ("Swimming in the river with some sons of farmers."). Two European young men are lying in the water. Kurt Küchler is sitting beside them. In the background: reed-like plants.; Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11800
title: Brother Küchler beside a meadow, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Hoher Graswuchs nach der Regenzeit. Br. Küchler." ("Tall grass after the rainy season. Brother Küchler."). Brother Küchler wearing white shorts and a hat is standing on a pathway. Behind him: a meadow with tall grass.; Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11801
title: A European man standing in a meadow, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Hoher Graswuchs nach der Regenzeit." ("High growth of grass after rainy season."). A European man wearing white clothes and a hat is standing in a meadow surrounded by plants higher than him.; Cf. photo no. 11208. Changed perspective. -- Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11802
title: A European man standing in a meadow, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Hoher Graswuchs nach der Regenzeit." ("High growth of grass after rainy season."). A European man wearing white clothes and a hat is standing in a meadow surrounded by plants higher than him. Behind him: a small tree.; Cf. photo no. 11207. Changed perspective. -- Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11803
title: A car accident, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Br. Schärf stürzt mit dem Lastwagen bei seiner ersten Lieferung für die Station 'Moravia' in einen Fluss. 1. Bild Blick von der Brücke auf das umgekippte Auto." ("Br[other] Schärf falls with the truck into a river during his first delivery for the [mission] station 'Moravia'. 1st picture: View from the bridge to the overturned car."). In the center: an overturned car is lying next to a bridge. Brother Schärf crossing the bridge (with his back to the photographer) is heading for the car. A crowd of Africans is watching the scene.; Cf. photo nos. 11210, 11211, 11212. -- Hans-Peter Schärf (1898-1945) was a mission artisan of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served as head of the joinery in Rungwe and was married to Anna Gertrud, née Sikora (born 1904). -- The photographer Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11804
title: A car accident, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "2. Bild. Das Auto von vorn gesehen." ("2nd picture: The car as seen from the front."). In the center: the overturned car. The wheels and the bottom side are recognizable. Brother Schärf is standing on the bridge, giving instructions. On the right: some Africans are watching the scene.; Cf. photo nos. 11209, 11211, 11212. -- Hans-Peter Schärf (1898-1945) was a mission artisan of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served as head of the joinery in Rungwe and was married to Anna Gertrud, née Sikora (born 1904). -- Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11805
title: A car accident, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "3. Bild. Die Zuschauermenge." ("3rd picture: the crowd of bystanders."). In the center: the overturned car. The wheels and the bottom side are recognizable. Brother Schärf is standing on the bridge. On the right: a crowd of Africans is watching the scene.; Cf. photo nos. 11209, 11210, 11212. -- Hans-Peter Schärf (1898-1945) was a mission artisan of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served as head of the joinery in Rungwe and was married to Anna Gertrud, née Sikora (born 1904). -- Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11806
title: A car accident, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "4. Bild. Das umgekippte Auto vom Gebüsch aus." ("4th picture: the overturned car as seen from the shrubbery."). In the center: the overturned car. The loading space of the truck is recognizable. On the left: a pile of wooden boards. People are watching the scene.; Cf. photo nos. 11209, 11210, 11211. -- Hans-Peter Schärf (1898-1945) was a mission artisan of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served as head of the joinery in Rungwe and was married to Anna Gertrud, née Sikora (born 1904). -- Kurt Küchler (1908-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served in Kyimbila from 1936 to 1939. In 1938 he married Marianne Geisler.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11807
title: Church in Rungwe, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Die Kirche in Rungwe." ("The church in Rungwe."). The stone church has a thatched roof and a low bell tower. In front of it: an open space.; Cf. photo no. 10391. -- Theodor Tietzen (1893-1973) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. Having married Hildegard Marie Lenz in 1921 and after having served in South Africa (West) from 1922 to 1927, he moved to East Africa, where he served in Mbozi until 1929 and in Utengule until 1939. In the 1950s he returned to South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11808
title: Cathedral in Dodoma, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Die Kathedrale in Dodoma." ("The cathedral in Dodoma."). A polygonal building with a cupola. The architectural style resembles a mosque. Africans are passing by. On the right: the loading space of a truck is recognizable.; Cf. photo no. 11222: interior view. -- Theodor Tietzen (1893-1973) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. Having married Hildegard Marie Lenz in 1921 and after having served in South Africa (West) from 1922 to 1927, he moved to East Africa, where he served in Mbozi until 1929 and in Utengule until 1939. In the 1950s he returned to South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11809
title: Interior view of a cathedral, Dodoma, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Dieselbe Kathedrale, Innenansicht." ("The same cathedral, interior view."). A polygonal room with pillars and a wooden ceiling. Stools serve as pews. In the background: a round window above the altar. On the right: the pulpit. Carpet on the floor. The architectural style resembles a mosque.; Cf. photo no. 11221: exterior view. -- Theodor Tietzen (1893-1973) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. Having married Hildegard Marie Lenz in 1921 and after having served in South Africa (West) from 1922 to 1927, he moved to East Africa, where he served in Mbozi until 1929 and in Utengule until 1939. In the 1950s he returned to South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11810
title: Church in Kidugala, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Die Kirche in Kidugala." ("The church in Kidugala."). A stone building with a high bell tower and a longish nave. People passing by. In the foreground: trees.; Theodor Tietzen (1893-1973) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. Having married Hildegard Marie Lenz in 1921 and after having served in South Africa (West) from 1922 to 1927, he moved to East Africa, where he served in Mbozi until 1929 and in Utengule until 1939. In the 1950s he returned to South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11812
title: A stone church, Utengule, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Kirche in Utengule." ("A church in Utengule."). In the center: a stone church with a high bell tower and a nave. In the foreground: trees and shrubs.; Cf. photo no. 11226. -- Theodor Tietzen (1893-1973) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. Having married Hildegard Marie Lenz in 1921 and after having served in South Africa (West) from 1922 to 1927, he moved to East Africa, where he served in Mbozi until 1929 and in Utengule until 1939. In the 1950s he returned to South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11813
title: A stone church, Utengule, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Kirche in Utengule." ("A church in Utengule."). In the center: a stone church with a high bell tower and a nave. In the foreground: trees and shrubs.; Cf. photo no. 11225. -- Theodor Tietzen (1893-1973) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. Having married Hildegard Marie Lenz in 1921 and after having served in South Africa (West) from 1922 to 1927, he moved to East Africa, where he served in Mbozi until 1929 and in Utengule until 1939. In the 1950s he returned to South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11814
title: Africans performing a welcome dance, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Eingeborenentanz bei der Begrüssung von Geschw. Sonnenburg." ("A dance performed by Africans to welcome Brethren Sonnenburg."). A crowd of African men, women and children are performing a dance by forming a circle. In the center of the circle: a man playing a drum. In the background: a group of Africans and Europeans watching the dance.; Cf. photo no. 11228. -- Gerhard Sonnenburg (1906-1978) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine and served in East Africa. In 1937 he married Herta Steinmann. -- Theodor Tietzen (1893-1973) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. Having married Hildegard Marie Lenz in 1921 and after having served in South Africa (West) from 1922 to 1927, he moved to East Africa, where he served in Mbozi until 1929 and in Utengule until 1939. In the 1950s he returned to South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11815
title: Africans performing a welcome dance, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Eingeborenentanz bei der Begrüssung von Geschw. Sonnenburg." ("A dance performed by Africans to welcome Brethren Sonnenburg."). On the left: a European couple, presumably the Sonnenburgs. In the background: Africans dancing in a circle.; Cf. photo no. 11227. -- Gerhard Sonnenburg (1906-1978) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine and served in East Africa. In 1937 he married Herta Steinmann. -- Theodor Tietzen (1893-1973) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. Having married Hildegard Marie Lenz in 1921 and after having served in South Africa (West) from 1922 to 1927, he moved to East Africa where he served in Mbozi until 1929 and in Utengule until 1939. In the 1950s he returned to South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11816
title: View of the Mission garden, Utengule, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Ein Blick in den Missionsgarten in Utengule." ("A view into the Mission garden in Utengule."). Palm trees and shrubs in a garden abundantly covered with vegetation.; Theodor Tietzen (1893-1973) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. Having married Hildegard Marie Lenz in 1921 and after having served in South Africa (West) from 1922 to 1927, he moved to East Africa where he served in Mbozi until 1929 and in Utengule until 1939. In the 1950s he returned to South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11817
title: A road in the countryside, Utengule, Tanzania, 1938

description: "Landstrasse bei Utengule." ("A country road near Utengule."). A road lined with large trees and shrubs. Africans are walking on the road. On the right: a "sausage tree" (Kigelia Africana) bearing fruit.; Theodor Tietzen (1893-1973) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. Having married Hildegard Marie Lenz in 1921 and after having served in South Africa (West) from 1922 to 1927, he moved to East Africa where he served in Mbozi until 1929 and in Utengule until 1939. In the 1950s he returned to South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11818
title: Annelies Schärf and an African girl, Isoko, Tanzania, ca. 1937-1938

description: "Annelies Schärf mit Bohas, einem Isoko-Mädchen." ("Annelies Schärf and Bohas, an Isoko girl ."). Annelies Schärf, about 2 years old, and an African girl are stroking a cat. Annelies is sitting on a step. The other girl is standing behind her.; One copy is ripped. -- Annelies Schärf was born in 1936. -- Elise Schärf (1892-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. She was a deaconess and received training not only as a nurse but also in the care of mothers and lepers. She served from 1928 for many years at the leprosy hospital in Isoko.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11893
title: A nurse medicating children, Nyasa, Tanzania, [s.d.]

description: "Eine Ohrenbehandlung im Freien." ("Treatment of ears outdoors."). African mothers with babies and children are sitting on the ground in front of a hut. Among them a European nurse medicating a child. On the left: phials, little jars and other medical objects.; Elise Schärf (1892-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. She was a deaconess and received training not only as a nurse but also in the care of mothers and lepers. She served from 1928 for many years at the leprosy hospital in Isoko.-- The picture might have been taken in 1938.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11894
title: View of the Malira mountains, Nyasa, Tanzania, [s.d.]

description: "Blick auf das Malira-Bergland." ("View of the Malira mountains."). A European woman, an African woman and European children are standing in a meadow. Behind them: mountains.; Elise Schärf (1892-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. She was a deaconess and received training not only as a nurse but also in the care of mothers and lepers. She served from 1928 for many years at the leprosy hospital in Isoko. -- The pictue might have been taken in 1938.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11895
title: A European woman and a dog sitting in a tent, Nyasa, Tanzania, [s.d.]

description: "Mit dem Zelt in Tanganyika, an den Grenzen von Nyassa-Land." ("With a tent in Tanganyika, at the borders of Nyassa-Land."). A European woman wearing a headscarf is sitting together with a dog at the entrance of a tent. Behind her: a laid table.; Elise Schärf (1892-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. She was a deaconess and received training not only as a nurse but also in the care of mothers and lepers. She served from 1928 for many years at the leprosy hospital in Isoko.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11896
title: European children gazing at a donkey, Nyasa, Tanzania, ca. 1938

description: "Schw. E. Schärf mit Erika, Peter u. Daniel." ("Sister E. Schärf with Erika, Peter and Daniel."). On the right: Elise Schärf and three European children gazing at a donkey. On the left: a saddled donkey and an African man holding the reins. Behind them: a forest.; Elise Schärf (1892-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. She was a deaconess and received training not only as a nurse but also in the care of mothers and lepers. She served from 1928 for many years at the leprosy hospital in Isoko.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11897
title: View of a fan palm, Nyasa, Tanzania, ca. 1938

description: "Eine schöne Fächerpalme bei Ilondo." ("A beautiful fan palm near Ilondo."). In the center: a fan palm. In the background: mountains.; Elise Schärf (1892-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. She was a deaconess and received training not only as a nurse but also in the care of mothers and lepers. She served from 1928 for many years at the leprosy hospital in Isoko.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11898
title: The assistant Ruben Gambi and his family, Nyasa, Tanzania, ca. 1938

description: "Ruben Gambi mit Frau und Kindern." ("Ruben Gambi and his wife and children."). On the left: Ruben Gambi wearing a white suit. Next to him: his wife holding a baby. To the left and right of him: a girl and another baby. In front and next to the couple: an African woman and an African man.; Ruben Gambi was an assistant to the missionaries. He died in 1938. -- Elise Schärf (1892-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. She was a deaconess and received training not only as a nurse but also in the care of mothers and lepers. She served from 1928 for many years at the leprosy hospital in Isoko.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11899
title: Sister Schärf and Annelies riding a donkey, Nyasa, Tanzania, ca. 1938

description: "Schw. E. Schärf mit Annelies auf dem Esel." ("Sister E. Schärf with Annelies on the donkey."). In the center: Elise Schärf, wearing a hat, and her daughter Annelies are sitting on a donkey. Sister Schärf is holding the reins. An African boy is standing next to them watching the scene.; Elise Schärf (1892-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. She was a deaconess and received training not only as a nurse but also in the care of mothers and lepers. She served from 1928 for many years at the leprosy hospital in Isoko.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11900
title: An African leper, Nyasa, Tanzania, ca. 1938

description: "Ein Aussätziger der sehr gebessert ist." ("A well healed leper."). An African man (with his back to the photographer), the upper part of whose body is naked. In the background: shrubs.; Elise Schärf (1892-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. She was a deaconess and received training not only as a nurse but also in the care of mothers and lepers. She served from 1928 for many years at the leprosy hospital in Isoko.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15218
title: Two Christian women, South Africa East, [s.d.]

description: "Zwei christliche Kaffer-Frauen" ("Two Christian Kaffir women"). Two women, barefooted, are sitting, wearing headscarfs and dresses. One of them is wrapped in a blanket. Behind them a wall.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15229
title: A sorcerer, South Africa East, [s.d.]

description: "Kaffrischer Zauberer" ("Kaffir sorcerer"). This photograph shows a man, standing and holding a stick in his right hand, wearing an indigenous costume, a necklace, wristbands, bangles and earrings. His feet are painted with a bright colour.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15230
title: Women with their children, South Africa East, [s.d.]

description: "Zwei heidnische Kaffer-Frauen" ("Two heathen Kaffir women"). Two women are standing, covering the lower part of their bodies with shawls. The upper part of their bodies is uncovered. Each of them is carrying a child on the back. They are standing in front of a thatched hut.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15232
title: Younglings and children in Silo, South Africa East, [s.d.]

description: "Kaffer-Jünglinge und Kinder in Silo" ("Kaffir younglings and children in Silo"). Thirteen people are in a meadow. Four people standing in the back, the other nine younglings and children are kneeling or sitting in the front. Some of them wearing hats. In the background are hills, trees and huts.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15236
title: An indigenous man, South Africa East, [s.d.]

description: "Ein heidnischer Kaffer" ("A heathen Kaffir"). This photograph shows one man standing straddle-legged and with folded arms, holding a stick in his right hand, wearing a loincloth and a necklace. Behind him, a shawl is lying on the floor.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15239
title: Bethesda with schoolchildren, South Africa East, [s.d.]

description: "Bethesda mit Schulkindern" ("Bethesda with schoolchildren"). People are sitting or kneeling outside. Almost all children on the left side are kneeling. Some people are wearing trousers, jackets and hats, others are covered in blankets. Most of the children are wearing light-coloured dresses and something is hanging around their necks. A European (maybe a missionary) is standing in the back at the left side, wearing a uniform. Behind the people are European buildings, maybe a church or a school. The surrounding area is marked by a rolling countryside.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15254
title: Two Christian girls, South Africa East, [s.d.]

description: "Zwei christliche Kaffer-Mädchen" (''Two Christian Kaffir girls"). Two girls, wealthily and neatly dressed, are kneeling on a light-coloured cloth and wearing dresses. The left one is wearing a light-coloured dress, holding a little bunch of flowers in her hands. The right one is wearing a dark dress. She is laying her right arm around the other girl's shoulder. In her left hand, she is holding an umbrella.