cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83138
title: Lower Chongqing, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Chungking [Chongqing].  Lower end of Chungking [Chongqing], from Jiang Beh.  Pagoda on hill top near left of picture."  The steep landscape of the city and the cliffs leading down to the river are depicted along with the mountainous region on the opposite shore.  People in small boats are seen out on the river.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83141
title: Village along river, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Rapid.  This  must be on one of the smaller rivers.  Does not look wide enough to be the Yangtze.  Typical Szechuan [Sichuan] village with plastered houses, tiled roofs."  The homes and buildings of this village are shown built into the base of a hill above the steep rocky land leading down to the water.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83148
title: Water wheels for irrigation, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Water wheel for raising water from river and pouring it into trough to carry it to fields."  A bamboo wheel with fins and pipes for collecting water is shown in rapid water at the edge of a river.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83145
title: Oil jars, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Oil jars at river landing."  Many large earthenware vessels are shown on a dock with small boats in the background.  The containers are covered with woven bands of bamboo, possibly for protection.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83152
title: British navy on Yangtze River, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "British gunboat on Yangtze at Chungking [Chongqing] (or patrol boat)."  Sailors aboard the river vessel are shown on the top deck in their white uniforms waving.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83153
title: Yangtze gorges, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Yangtze River gorges."  The steep rocky cliffs are shown from the water's edge.  A small sailing vessel is seen on the river near shore.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83154
title: Water wheels carrying water, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Water wheels.  River current diverted."  The mechanics of the traditional water wheels for irrigation are shown with the three wheels.  The pipes for delivering water to the troughs can be seen at the top of the wheels.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83156
title: Memorial arch at West China Union University, Chengdu, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Old memorial arch on campus of West China Union Univ.  One of the university buildings in background."  The stone arch is shown with several trees growing from the top.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83157
title: Wax tree, Sichuan China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Wax tree.  Wax trees at Omei [Emei].  The wax is formed by an insect.  It is very hard and is used for the outside layer of tallow candles."  The tree is depicted with the wax on the branches.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83158
title: Mountain porters, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Back carriers for mountain roads."  One man is shown with his back pack full of supplies.  The basket pack is attached to a pole at the bottom which supports the weight when the carrier stops to rest.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83159
title: Monks, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: A group of monks of varying ages is depicted on stone steps outside a temple.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83160
title: Gate at Er Lang Miao temple, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Temple gateway at Kuanhsien [Guan Xian].  Kuanhsien is where they had the 'opening of the waters' in the spring  ̶  allowing dammed water out into irrigation ditches.  Er Lang Miao temple."  The curved roof and ornately carved pillars of the temple entrance is shown on the mountainside.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83161
title: West gate, Chongqing, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "West gate, Chung King [Chongqing]."  The fortress-like entrance to the city is shown from the steps outside.  The high stone wall protecting the city can be seen on the left side of the photo.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83162
title: Government examination cells, Chengdu, China, ca.1900-1910

description: "Examination cells, Chengtu [Chengdu].  Early 1900's."  Rows of hundreds of small cubicles where people would take civil servant tests are depicted.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83163
title: Interior of examination cell, Chengdu, China, ca.1907

description: "Exam halls, Chengtu [Chengdu] about 1907?"  Westerners, probably missionaries, pose inside the tiny rooms used for civil servant examinations.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83164
title: Methodist Episcopal compound, Chongqing, China, ca. 1900

description: "View over roofs of Chung King. [Chongqing.  Our M. E. compound in distance  ̶  about 1900."  The upper portions of the church buildings are shown above the rooftops in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83165
title: North bank of river at Chongqing, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "View of Jiang Beh, across Little River from Chungking [Chongqing].  (Name means North Bank of river).  Shows the part enclosed by outer wall.  Built up part of city behind wall to the right."  The river plain is shown in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83166
title: Rope suspension bridge, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Rope bridge, W. China border country."  A long semi-enclosed suspension bridge is depicted over a river.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83167
title: Chengdu city wall and moat, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "A portion of Chengtu [Chengdu] city wall and moat."  A wide ditch with water and plants growing from it is shown next to the impeccable brick wall protecting  the city.  Rooftops of buildings inside the wall are seen in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83168
title: Tzechow wall, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Tzechow from outside north wall."  The high stepped stone wall is shown up close and in the distance enclosing the town.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83169
title: Tzechow, Sichuan, China, 1927

description: "Tzechow 1927."  Rooftops of the town are shown from a hill above.  Part of the wall can be seen in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83170
title: Mountains of Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Panoramic view of Jin Fuh San, a cliff bound mt. and approach to same.  The mountain is about 7,000 ft. above sea-level.  In Szechuan [Sichuan] Province, West China.  W. E. Manly, Plainfield, Brewer Co., Iowa."  The high rugged mountain peaks are shown above the steep mountains below.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83171
title: Cliff dwelling, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Cave dwellers, probably Jin Fu San."  A small rectangular framed entrance and part of a lumber roof is shown in the cave opening on the cliff.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83172
title: Early automobile on bridge, Sichuan China, ca.1900-1920

description: "One of first autos crossing old stone bridge."  People are shown standing on the side of the bridge road to let a small van or truck pass.  A water wheel is depicted at one end of the bridge.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83173
title: Covered bridge, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Bridge a day from Chung-king [Chongqing]."  A covered bridge is shown spanning a small river or stream in the countryside.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83174
title: Picturesque bridge and scenery, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "One of the many beautiful stone bridges in West China."  A stone arch bridge is reflected in the river below.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/jcwni2/b4sjkz
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius F-0804.tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/jcwni2
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius, 804

description: Fungarium Micromycetes
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83175
title: New bridge connecting auto road, Sichuan, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "You will be interested in this bridge which is out from Chi Chu Ho about 15 li.  It is 34 dsang long and 7 dsang high.  It connects the auto road from Yang Hsien to Chi Chu Ho.  This picture was taken on Chinese New Year, the opening day.  Modern bridge."  A tall bridge supported by large pilings is shown spanning a river.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83176
title: Long suspension bridge, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Another view of the Suspension bridge and the Division of the waters at the headwaters of the river which waters the Chentu [Chengdu] Plain."  A cable bridge is shown spanning the wide area where a river branches.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83177
title: Stone arch bridge, Chengdu, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Bridge at Chengtu [Chengdu]."  A long stone arch bridge is depicted over a river.  Small fishing boats are seen just before the bridge at the shore.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83178
title: Cable bridge at Guan Xian, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Bamboo rope bridge at Kuanhsien [Guan Xian], edge of Chengtu [Chengdu] plain."  Thick cables provide support for the foot bridge between bamboo and stone pilings.  A bank is shown where the river divides.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83179
title: Fertile river plain at Guan Xian bridge, Sichuan, ca.1900

description: "Kuanshien [Guan Xian] rope bridge."  The riverbed beneath the suspension bridge is shown with plants growing and very little water.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83180
title: Flying Bridge, Mount Emei, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Flying Bridge, Mt. Omei [Emei]."  Three people are shown crossing a vine covered arched bridge which spans a picturesque mountain gorge.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83181
title: Wenjiang bridges, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1929

description: "Bridges at Wen Jiang [Wenjiang]."    Two suspension bridges are shown at a mountainous river junction.  A city wall and rooftops of buildings are seen in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82823
title: Wartime accomodations for government workers, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "County government in the Buddhist cave at Tzechow during war."  Men are shown working at desks below an auditorium in a Buddhist cave temple.  People are seen in the tiered seating area and several larger than life statues sit in the front sections.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82824
title: Chinese deity sculpture, Guan Xian, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Idol at Kuanshien [Guan Xian]."  A life size stone scultpure of a deity with six arms sitting on a tiger is depicted near a rock wall.  The gods hold the Yin Yang symbol in his hands in in front.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82825
title: Idols at Taoist temple, Guan Xian, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "In Taoist temple at Kuanshien.  Idols as seen in temples.  Compare size with missionary at left."  A giant Taoist idol in the form of a man is shown seated above five similar smaller idols.  The idols are depicted with beards and wearing robes.  A missionary stands in front of the statues for scale.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/ovmy8p/7xyoz5
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius F-0375.tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82826
title: Bright Eye goddess, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "I think this is the 'Bright Eye' goddess at Tzecheo.  Every year there was a festival, when thousands of people went up the hill to worship her and be healed of eye diseases.  My father had a booth on the road to peddle tracts and boric acid.  (I used to worry that any improvement in eye infections might be credited to the idol instead of the boric acid.  ME Manly)."  Enshrined in a curtained opening the female figure sits in front of another dark figure with its eyes outlined in white.  There is a basin on the altar before the healing goddess.  The caption is handwritten on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/ovmy8p
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius, 375

description: Fungarium Micromycetes
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82827
title: Great Buddha, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "The Big Buddha near Kiating."  The head and partial shoulder of a giant stone Buddha is shown surrounded by rock and vegetation.  Part of the face appears to have been repaired.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82828
title: Monks outside temple, Mount Emei, Sichuan, China, 1906

description: "Group of Priests at Jiu Lao Dong.  Mt. Omei. W. China.  1906."  Buddhist monks pose outside a temple at Mount Omei [Mount Emei].  A monk wearing a hat and several long prayer necklaces, possibly the temple leader, sits at the center of the group.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82829
title: Monks at Guan Xian, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Priests at Kuanshien on Omei."  Two Buddhist monks are depicted in front of two larger than life statues outside the temple on Mount Omei [Mount Emei].
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82830
title: Buddhist monks, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Buddhist priests."  Two Buddhist monks pose next to a large stone lion.  A small censer is seen smoking on a table behind the monks.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82831
title: Bamboo arch at temple, Chengdu, China, ca.1930-1940

description: "Bamboo arch in Temple below  Chentu."  Gift from Harry & Ethel Liljestrand, Dec. 25, 1936."  Two tall rows of bamboo form a stately arch over a stairway at a temple at Chengtu [Chengdu].
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82832
title: Buddhist monastery, Chengdu, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Main bldg. of large Buddhist Monastery.  Chengtu.  Columns are each one piece of stone.  Wen Su Wan."  Three Buddhist monks stand before the main building of Monastery at Chengtu [Chengdu].
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82836
title: Temple entrance, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Temple entrance."  The entrance to the temple is shown between trees on a mountainside.  The traditional curved roof is supported by columns resting on a brick archway over the walkway into the temple.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82833
title: Cliff temple, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: Temple buildings are shown built into the rock on a cliff.  Wide steps lead up to the curved roof entrance and rooftops of the main building can be seen at a distance past an outcropping of rock.  Several smaller pavilions are seen below the entrance near a main gate.  Chinese characters are printed on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82845
title: Monks cemetery, Mount Emei, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Graves of priests - Omei.  Urns for ashes."  A large stone grave marker is shown on the hillside near other tombstones.  Large stone urns hold the remains of monks at Mount Omei [Mount Emei].
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82841
title: Bas relief panels at temple, Mount Emei, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Bronze panels in temple at top of Mt. Omei."  Decorations in bas relief are depicted on two bronze panels at a temple on Mount Omei [Mount Emei].
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82834
title: Temple celebration, Mount Emei, Sichuan, China, 1906

description: "A band of worshippers with musicians. Da O Si, Mt. Omei.  Our rooms were at left side of the court - upper level, but overlooking the lower court.  The big tree at back is in the temple, extending up thru Mr. Beaman's rooms.  It is worshipped as a god.  Ph. By R.R. Gerirce.  1906."  White flags are carried during a temple celebration on Mount Omei [Mount Emei].  Monks and worshippers are shown gathered at the courtyard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82837
title: Temple, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Temple at Tzechow."  The temple is shown above a lower courtyard where many large urns are stored under awnings.  The multi-storied center entrance topped with an ornate curved roof is striking against the background of trees.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82840
title: Memorial arch at Spirit Cliff Temple, Guan Xian, China, 1926

description: "Memorial arch entrance to Lin Ngai Ze (Spirit Cliff Temple), Kuanshien, with vacationing missionary children in front.  1926."  The tiered stone archway is depicted with Chinese characters on the front panels and sculpture at the corners and top of the roof.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82847
title: Bamboo canopy over temple road, Chengdu, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Bamboo arched road in famous temple enclosure near Chengtu.  Group at left, foreign couple in Chinese clothes, with child in foreign dress.  Probably at Wu Ho Ze."  Tall bamboo trees form a beautiful arch to shade a walled roadway at a temple.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/iocw7e/tn6osp
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius F-2809 (4).tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82835
title: Ferocious lion sculpture, Beijing, China, 1927

description: "Peiking 1927.  Child is Patty Canright."  A large savage looking Chinese lion sculpture is shown in front of buildings at Peiping [Beijing].  A small child sits at the top of the ornate pedestal in front of the lion.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82838
title: Home in tomb cave, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Family living in tomb-cave."  Two men and a woman are shown eating outside the square stone entrance to a cave grave where they live.  A walkway cut through stone leads down to the entrance.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/iocw7e/zuf6zd
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius F-2809 (2).tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82849
title: Building a boat, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Building a boat."  Three men are shown at work constructing a boat along a river.  Two men are seen sawing the wood planks for the cabin enclosure that covers part of the flat bottom hull.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/iocw7e/lask6c
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius F-2809 (3).tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82843
title: Taoist priest, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Taoist priest selling medicines & charms."  A Taoist priest poses wearing a wide brimmed hat and patched robe.  Around his neck are seen three amulets  and a large prayer necklace.   A large gourd-like vessel and what appear to be feathers are worn at his belt.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82846
title: Buying eggs, Sichuan, China, ca.1895

description: "Cook buying eggs.  String of 1000 cash over his shoulder.  About 1895."  Two men are shown on a street negotiating a sale of eggs.  The seller sits with his basket of goods before him.  The buyer is seen carrying coin currency.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/iocw7e/dw7vq4
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius F-2809.tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82839
title: Transporting baskets, Guan Xian, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Baskets being carried to market at Kuanhsien; rope bridge in background."  Two men are shown supporting woven baskets stacked high on their backs at the side of a road next to a river near Kuanhsien [Guan Xian].
DOI: 10.25625/xccorh
title: Testing Geospatial Data

description: These files are meant for demonstration purposes in combination with GeoMapper.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/iocw7e/lq6dfy
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius F-2809 (5).tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82844
title: Water wheel, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Water wheel - irrigation."  A large bamboo water wheel is shown on a river downstream of rapid water.  A long pipe or trough is seen extending out from the top of the wheel.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/iocw7e
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius, 2809

description: Fungarium Micromycetes
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82848
title: Disabled man, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Crippled beggar."  A man with physical disabilities is depicted holding a handle of stone or wood in each hand apparently used as supports for moving about.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82842
title: Visitors at the missionary residence, Chongqing, China, ca.1899-1900

description: "New Year Caller.  Chung-king.  Residence at Dzen Jah Nqai.  Callers at Mrs. Manly's house in Chungking.  A sample audience for a Bible woman to address.  Note the children.  Probably 1899 or 1900."  Women and children are shown seated on the steps and porch wall  of a brick building.  All are dressed in heavy coats and pants.  One child is barefoot.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82850
title: Hulling rice, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Hulling rice with stone roller pulled by water buffalo."  A man holding a rake and two young men are shown at a rice mill at the edge of a field.  The rice is crushed on a circular slab by a heavy stone roller to remove the hull.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82851
title: Carrying a pig to market, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Pig going to market."  Two young men pose in a roadway with a trussed pig suspended from a pole.  The animal is shown being transported on their shoulders.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82852
title: Funeral paper figures and artisans, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Paper images burned at graves. (Ricker).  (Tzechow was famous for this art.  People in picture are the artisans.  Man in robe must have officiated at the burning; he is not a priest.)  1905."   Artists pose with a paper figure of a woman riding on a horse and two ornately dressed male paper figures.   A small paper figure of an animal is seen in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82853
title: Mountaintop home, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Bamboo house on the Summit. Jin Fu San."  A man and child pose at the gate to their home built at the top of a mountain.  A long grass roof adjoined to a  circular structure are visible above a tall bamboo fence with vines.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82854
title: Streetside hatchery, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Ducklings in the act of  hatching."  Two people kneel beside a cardboard mat to watch ducklings emerge from their shells.  Over two dozen eqqs are shown intact.  A tall round basket is seen next to the baby birds.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82855
title: Bamboo waterwheel, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Water wheel for irrigation.  Water wheel with a wall holding it from moving."   A waterwheel is shown at the edge of a shallow river.  A low stone wall in the water supports the wooden wheel braces.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82856
title: Rice farmers, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Farmers at work in rice fields."  Nine men pause from their work in a rice paddy to pose for a photo.  The workers are shown wearing short tunics or sarongs above the knee and large brimmed hats.  Rice plants are seen growing up out of the water.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/yyhoxc/tyo8ll
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius F-1104.tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82857
title: Man with paralyzed leg, Sichuan, China, 1895

description: "Crippled Beggar with paralyzed leg tied up behind back, about 1895."  A disabled man poses for his portrait.  He is depicted wearing tattered clothing and shoeless.  He is seen gripping short crutches in both hands.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82858
title: Mountain dwelling, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Mountain people and their shacks."  A young woman and child are shown under a tree outside their rural home.  The roof of their simple A-frame dwelling is comprised of vines and grasses.  A shallow metal basin is seen on the rocks behind them.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/yyhoxc/sfkte2
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius F-1104 (3).tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82859
title: Sawing planks, Chengdu, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Sawyers, cutting lumber for Chengtu M.E. Church."  Four men are shown in a workshop cutting planks from a log.  They use a two-person hand saw to make the cuts.  The caption is handwritten on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82860
title: Threshing grain, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Threshing grain."  Two workers are shown in a paddy beating bundles of grain against a tall screen.  The screen rests in a wooden box where the grain is collected.  A third person is shown cutting the rice plants.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/yyhoxc/upfhth
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius F-1104 (4).tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/yyhoxc/ejbwvj
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius F-1104 (5).tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82861
title: Threshing rice by hand, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Threshing rice."  Farmers are shown in a rice field harvesting and threshing the grain by hand.  Workers are depicted beating the bundles of straw against a screen fitted in a wooden box.   The caption is handwritten on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/yyhoxc/herjeg
title: Puccinia hieracii Martius F-1104 (2).tif

description: :unav