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DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11523
title: People watching a baptism ceremony, Mbeya, Tanzania, 1934

description: "Während der Glockenweihe war auch Taufe. Das Bild gibt uns einen Blick auf d. Liturgustisch, hinter dem Br. Gemuseus sitzt. Ein Chor singt gerade zur Ausgestaltung d. Feier ein Loblied." ("During the bell's consecration there was also a baptism. The image shows the liturgist's desk. Brother Gemuseus is sitting behind it. A choir is singing a hymn to accompany the celebration.") In the center: the belfry. Brother Gemuseus is sitting in front of it. A group of people (with their backs to the photographer) is watching the ceremony.; Cf. photo nos. 10602-10607. -- Oskar Gemuseus (1874-1959) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served as headmaster from 1907 to 1916, as mission superintendent of Nyassa [Nyasa] Province from 1925 to 1930, as bishop from 1932 to 1939. Starting in 1939 he wrote a history of the mission in Nyasa Province ("Wechselnde Gezeiten an den Gestaden des Nyassa"). His wife was Mathilde, née Richter. See his publications: "Mission und Gold", Herrnhut 1936; "Ein Gebundener Jesu Christi (über Fiwombe)", Hamburg 1950; "Sakalija Mwakasungala", Hamburg 1953. -- Werner Hauffe (1909-1982) was a carpenter and later a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. From 1933 to 1939, he served in Rungwe, Utengule and Isoko. In Utengule, he was an assistant to Brother Gemuseus. In 1937, he married Irmgard Wolff.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11524
title: A belfry, Mbeya, Tanzania, 1934

description: "Ein Blick auf d. einfachen und doch festen Glockenstuhl. Er wurde nur von Eingeborenen errichtet. Allein bei dem Aufhängen der Glocke wussten sie sich keinen Rat und liessen mich noch schnell am Heiligabend holen, damit die Glocke Weihnachten einläuten könne." ("A view of the simple, but compact belfry. It was built solely by Africans, except that they did not know how to hang up the bell and quickly sent for me on Christmas Eve, so that the bell could ring at Christmas.") The thatched belfry is surrounded by some people. In the background: the church.; Cf. photo nos. 10602-10607. -- Werner Hauffe (1909-1982) was a carpenter and later a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. From 1933 to 1939 he served in Rungwe, Utengule and Isoko. In Utengule, he was an assistant to Brother Gemuseus. In 1937 he married Irmgard Wolff.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11525
title: People standing on a road, Mbeya, Tanzania, 1934

description: "Blick auf Glockenturm und alte Kirche in Mbeya nach der Feier. Die Christen stehen nach der Feier noch lange auf der Dorfstraße, erzählen sich von dem eben Erlebten und singen noch viele Lieder." ("View of the belfry and the old church in Mbeya after the celebration. After the celebration the Christians are still standing on the village road for a long time, talking about the things that just happened and singing a lot of songs.") People standing in front of several houses. On the right: the belfry. Behind it: the old church.; Cf. photo nos. 10602-10607. -- Werner Hauffe (1909-1982) was a carpenter and later a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. From 1933 to 1939, he served in Rungwe, Utengule and Isoko. In Utengule he was an assistant to Brother Gemuseus. In 1937, he married Irmgard Wolff.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11526
title: People gathering in front of the belfry, Mbeya, Tanzania, 1934

description: "Da unsere schwarzen Christenfrauen natürlich kein Kindermädchen zuhause haben, denen sie ihre Kinder anvertrauen können, bringen sie ihre Kinder mit. Kinderwagen gibt es keine. Da ruhen die Kinder sicher u. warm, festgebunden auf dem Rücken der Mutter." ("As our black Christian women certainly don't have a nanny at home to whom they can commit their children, they bring their children with them. There are no buggies. So the children are safely and warmly tied up on their mothers' back.") People are standing and sitting in front of the belfry. In the background: mountains.; Cf. photo nos. 10602-10607. -- Werner Hauffe (1909-1982) was a carpenter and later a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. From 1933 to 1939, he served in Rungwe, Utengule and Isoko. In Utengule, he was an assistant to Brother Gemuseus. In 1937, he married Irmgard Wolff.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11527
title: People performing a play, Rungwe, Tanzania, 1935

description: "Ein Bild aus dem im Jahre 1935 in Rungwe zum Jahresfest der Centralschule aufgeführten, von Schwester Gysin bearbeiteten und eingeübten Josephsspiel. Vor dem Hause in Ägypten. Die Brüder Josephs vor dem ihnen unbekannten Joseph." ("A picture of the play 'Joseph' performed in 1935 in Rungwe on the occasion of the central school's annual celebration, revised and rehearsed by Sister Gysin. In front of the house in Egypt. Joseph's brothers in front of Joseph, unknown to them.") On the left: a house built of bricks. Seven men are sitting and standing on the porch. Two men are standing outside, facing each other. The left one is wearing a crown. On the right: a large tree.; Editha Katharina Gysin (1899-1953) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. She served from 1929 to 1940 in Rungwe as a teacher and was engaged in the work among women. -- Werner Hauffe (1909-1982) was a carpenter and later a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. From 1933 to 1939 he served in Rungwe, Utengule and Isoko. In Utengule, he was an assistant to Brother Gemuseus. In 1937 he married Irmgard Wolff.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11528
title: People dancing, Mbozi, Tanzania, 1934

description: "Begrüssungstanz der Gemeinde Mbozi zur Rückkehr Geschw. Tietzen's aus Europa nach Mbozi 1934. Der Tanz findet im Hofe der Station statt." ("Welcome dance of the Mbozi community celebrating the return of Brethren Tietzen from Europe to Mbozi in 1934. The dance performance is taking place in the station's courtyard.") Men, women and children (with their backs to the photographer) are dancing. Some of them are holding sticks in their hands. In the background: a forest.; Cf. photo nos. 10610 and 10736. -- Brethren Tietzen returned to Tanzania on the 1st of May, 1934. -- 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. -- Werner Hauffe (1909-1982) was a carpenter and later a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. From 1933 to 1939, he served in Rungwe, Utengule and Isoko. In Utengule, he was an assistant to Brother Gemuseus. In 1937, he married Irmgard Wolff.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11529
title: People dancing, Mbozi, Tanzania, 1934

description: "Begrüssungstanz der Gemeinde Mbozi zur Rückkehr Geschw. Tietzen's aus Europa nach Mbozi 1934. Der Tanz findet im Hofe der Station statt." ("Welcome dance of the Mbozi community celebrating the return of Brethren Tietzen from Europe to Mbozi in 1934. The dance performance is taking place in the station's courtyard.") Men, women and children (with their backs to the photographer) are dancing. Some of them are holding sticks in their hands. In the background: a forest.; Cf. photo nos. 10609, almost the same perspective, and 10736. -- Brethren Tietzen returned to Tanzania on the 1st of May, 1934. -- 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. -- Werner Hauffe (1909-1982) was a carpenter and later a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. From 1933 to 1939, he served in Rungwe, Utengule and Isoko. In Utengule, he was an assistant to Brother Gemuseus. In 1937, he married Irmgard Wolff.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11531
title: A man crouching beside a boat, Msangano, Tanzania, 1936

description: "Inamwanga. Ein Blick auf ein, aus einem Baumstamm gearbeiteten Boot auf dem Nkana b. Musangano." ("Inamwanga. View of a boat carved out of a log on the Nkana River near Musangano.") On the right: a man is crouching on the riverside. In front of him: a boat. Around the man: dense vegetation.; Werner Hauffe (1909-1982) was a carpenter and later a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. From 1933 to 1939, he served in Rungwe, Utengule and Isoko. In Utengule, he was an assistant to Brother Gemuseus. In 1937, he married Irmgard Wolff.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11532
title: A traditional furnace, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1936

description: "Ein Hochofen, in dem früher das Eisenerz zerschmolzen und von Schlacke gereinigt wurde." ("A furnace where in former times iron ore was melted and cleaned of slag.") In the center: a furnace about 2,5 meters high, tapering at the top. On the left: a man standing beside it. In the background: a dense forest.; Werner Hauffe (1909-1982) was a carpenter and later a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. From 1933 to 1939, he served in Rungwe, Utengule and Isoko. In Utengule, he was an assistant to Brother Gemuseus. In 1937, he married Irmgard Wolff.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11533
title: Brother Gemuseus being carried, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1935

description: "Bruder Gemuseus auf einer Reise durch Inamwanga im Jahre 1935. Um Kräfte zu sparen und ihm die Reise zu erleichtern wurde er in einer Hängematte getragen." ("Brother Gemuseus on a journey through Inamwanga in 1935. He was carried in a hammock to save his strength and to ease the journey for him.") A hammock is tied to a long, thin pole. Gemuseus is sitting inside and reading. At least five Africans are carrying the missionary. They are surrounded by dense vegetation.; Oskar Gemuseus (1874-1959) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served as headmaster from 1907 to 1916, as mission superintendent of Nyassa [Nyasa] Province from 1925 to 1930, as bishop from 1932 to 1939. Starting in 1939 he wrote a history of the mission in Nyasa Province ("Wechselnde Gezeiten an den Gestaden des Nyassa"). His wife was Mathilde, née Richter. See his publications: "Mission und Gold", Herrnhut 1936; "Ein Gebundener Jesu Christi (über Fiwombe)", Hamburg 1950; "Sakalija Mwakasungala", Hamburg 1953. -- Werner Hauffe (1909-1982) was a carpenter and later a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. From 1933 to 1939, he served in Rungwe, Utengule and Isoko. In Utengule, he was an assistant to Brother Gemuseus. In 1937, he married Irmgard Wolff.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11535
title: View of Utengule and the savanna of Safwa region, Utengule, Tanzania, 1936

description: "Blick auf die Kirche und Stationsanlage Utengule und über die weite Safwasteppe. Hinter den Bergen am Horizont liegt in einer neuen, weiten Steppe die Miss. Station Mbozi." ("View of Utengule's church and Mission station and over the wide Safwa savanna. On the horizon behind the mountains, the Mission station Mbozi is situated in another wide savanna.") View over a grassland dotted with trees. In the center: a hardly recognizable church.; Werner Hauffe (1909-1982) was a carpenter and later a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. From 1933 to 1939 he served in Rungwe, Utengule and Isoko. In Utengule, he was an assistant to Brother Gemuseus. In 1937 he married Irmgard Wolff.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11536
title: A car being repaired, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1934

description: "Achsenbruch am alten Missionsauto (1934.) Zum Ergötzen der Negerfrauen + Kinder bauten wir hier mitten in der afrikanischen Wildnis eine neue Achse in das Auto. Auf d. Bilde sind: Br. Gemuseus, Herr Kritzler (Assistent der Pflanzung Kyimbila) Br. Hauffe." ("An axle of the old mission car is broken (1934). We installed a new axle in the middle of the African wilderness, to the amusement of the African women and children. On the image: Brother Gemuseus, Mr. Kritzler (assistant to the Kyimbila plantation) Brother Hauffe.") A group of people, Africans and Europeans, are standing beside a car. Behind them another car. They are holding different car components in their hands. Women are sitting on the ground. On the left: two wheels.; Oskar Gemuseus (1874-1959) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. He served as headmaster from 1907 to 1916, as mission superintendent of Nyassa [Nyasa] Province from 1925 to 1930, as bishop from 1932 to 1939. Starting in 1939 he wrote a history of the mission in Nyasa Province ("Wechselnde Gezeiten an den Gestaden des Nyassa"). His wife was Mathilde, née Richter. See his publications: "Mission und Gold", Herrnhut 1936; "Ein Gebundener Jesu Christi (über Fiwombe)", Hamburg 1950; "Sakalija Mwakasungala", Hamburg 1953. -- Werner Hauffe (1909-1982) was a carpenter and later a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine. From 1933 to 1939 he served in Rungwe, Utengule and Isoko. In Utengule, he was an assistant to Brother Gemuseus. In 1937 he married Irmgard Wolff.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11537
title: The new Mission station in Lusubilo, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1937

description: "'Lusubilo' die neue Station. Das alte Mwaya-Haus wurde durch Br. E. Waldner in Lusubilo wieder aufgebaut." ("Lusubilo, the new station. The old house in Mwaya was rebuilt by Brother E. Waldner in Lusubilo.") A one-storied rectangular house built of bricks. It is still surrounded by scaffoldings.; The mission station in Mwaya had to be pulled down because the water level of Lake Malawi [Lake Nyasa] was rising. -- Ernst Waldner (1898-?) was a missionary of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine and served in East Africa. He married Julie Friederike Ebinger. -- 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11538
title: Gold washers at work, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1937

description: "Lupagebiet. Goldwäscher." ("Lupa region. Gold washers.") Five African men are crouching on the bank of the Lupa River washing gold. They are using bowls. On the right: a European man standing beside them. Presumably a missionary.; Cf. photo nos. 10483 and 10495. -- The photograph is highly yellowed. -- 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11539
title: Gold diggers at work, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1937

description: "Die goldhaltige Gesteinsmasse wird freigelegt." ("The gold-bearing rock mass is being excavated.") African workers are digging in a hole by using pickaxes. They are being supervised by two European men.; Cf. photo nos. 10483 and 10495. -- The photograph is highly yellowed. -- 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11540
title: Gold diggers in front of their house, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1937

description: "Goldgräber-Wohnung. Dach + Wände aus Gras." ("Dwelling of a gold digger. Roof and walls made of grass.") A European man is sitting on a chair in front of a thatched house. Beside him two Africans are standing. Another European man stroking a dog is standing inside the house. The dwelling is enframed by large trees.; Cf. photo no. 10485. -- 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11541
title: Countryside in the Lupa region, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1937

description: "Landschaft im Lupagebiet. Im Hintergr.: Inderläden, ganz rechts unsere Kirche in Lupa-Markt, wo Prediger Msatulwa wohnt." ("Countryside in the Lupa region. In the background: Indian shops, rightmost: our church in Lupa market where the preacher Msatulwa is living.") In the foreground: thatched huts. In the background: a village and mountains.; The photograph is partially damaged. -- Msatulwa ("The freed"), indigenous name Wasimira Mwashitete born in about 1888 as a son of Chitete. He and his mother fell into slavery in 1891. After working for various owners, he eventually escaped and managed to contact some members of his family. In 1900 he moved to Utengule, where he obtained work with Missionary Johannes Kootz. In 1901 he started to attend mission school and was baptized. He was trained as teacher in Rungwe under Alfred Kruppa in 1903 till 1905. In Utengule he worked from 1905 onwards as teacher, translator of parts of the New Testament into Kisafwa, evangelist and member of the council of church elders. After the First World War he became the first ordained indigenous pastor in the mission province. See: Elise Kootz-Kretschmer (ed.): "Wege, die ich gegangen bin. Erlebnisse des Lehrers von Utengule, Deutsch-Ostafrika, Wasimira Msaturwa Muachitete", Herrnhut 1927. -- 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11542
title: Msatulwa and his congregation, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1937

description: "Unsere Christen von Lupa-Markt u. den benachbarten Aussengemeinen. Vorn (mit d. grossen Hut) sitzt Msatulwa." ("Our Christians of Lupa Market and the neighboring outer congregations. Msatulwa (with the large hat) is sitting in front.") A crowd of people sitting and standing is lined up in front of a thatched building. Msatulwa is wearing a large hat and a white robe. Most of the people are wearing European clothes. Some of them are holding books in their hands.; Msatulwa ("The freed"), indigenous name Wasimira Mwashitete born in about 1888 as a son of Chitete. He and his mother fell into slavery in 1891. After working for various owners, he eventually escaped and managed to contact some members of his family. In 1900 he moved to Utengule, where he obtained work with Missionary Johannes Kootz. In 1901 he started to attend mission school and was baptized. He was trained as teacher in Rungwe under Alfred Kruppa in 1903 till 1905. In Utengule he worked from 1905 onwards as teacher, translator of parts of the New Testament into Kisafwa, evangelist and member of the council of church elders. After the First World War he became the first ordained indigenous pastor in the mission province. See: Elise Kootz-Kretschmer (ed.): "Wege, die ich gegangen bin. Erlebnisse des Lehrers von Utengule, Deutsch-Ostafrika, Wasimira Msaturwa Muachitete", Herrnhut 1927. -- 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11543
title: Msatulwa and his family, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1937

description: "Msatulwa Nwashitete mit Familie." ("Msatulwa Nwashitete with family.") Msatulwa (on the right) and his wife (on the left) wearing white clothes are sitting on chairs. Two children are sitting on the ground (Tabea and Stefan). Another child is standing behind them. In the background: a hut's wall with a window.; Msatulwa ("The freed"), indigenous name Wasimira Mwashitete born in about 1888 as a son of Chitete. He and his mother fell into slavery in 1891. After working for various owners, he eventually escaped and managed to contact some members of his family. In 1900 he moved to Utengule, where he obtained work with Missionary Johannes Kootz. In 1901 he started to attend mission school and was baptized. He was trained as teacher in Rungwe under Alfred Kruppa in 1903 till 1905. In Utengule he worked from 1905 onwards as teacher, translator of parts of the New Testament into Kisafwa, evangelist and member of the council of church elders. After the First World War he became the first ordained indigenous pastor in the mission province. See: Elise Kootz-Kretschmer (ed.): "Wege, die ich gegangen bin. Erlebnisse des Lehrers von Utengule, Deutsch-Ostafrika, Wasimira Msaturwa Muachitete", Herrnhut 1927. -- 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11571
title: View of the gold mine, Saza, Tanzania, 1937

description: "Die Goldmine in Saza, wo viele unserer Christen arbeiten." ("The gold mine in Saza where many of our Christians are working.") On the right: a building with two chimneys. In the background: several buildings. In the foreground: grassland.; 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11572
title: View of the Catholic church, Galula, Tanzania, 1937

description: "Die Kirche auf unserer katholischen Nachbarstation Galula." ("The church at our Catholic neighboring station Galula.") In the center: a stone church with a high bell tower. The building is provided with large windows that have rounded tops. On the left: an African man standing beside a car. On the long side of the nave: a man is standing, presumably a missionary. On the right: a man standing next to a tree is watching the building.; 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11573
title: People in front of a newly built house, Utengule, Tanzania, 1937

description: "Die Gemeine Utengule baut für ihren Prediger Sakaliya ein neues Haus." ("The congregation of Utengule is building a new house for its Preacher Sakaliya.") Men, women and children are standing in front of a newly built house. There are only walls built of bricks, no roof yet.; 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11574
title: Harvest festival and children's party, Nyasa, Tanzania, 1936

description: "Erntedank- und Kinderfest am 27.9.36. Einbringen des Erntekranzes." ("Harvest festival and children's party on 09/27/36. Setting of the harvest wreath.") Men, women and children talking to each other are standing in small groups on a square (with their backs to the photographer). In the foreground: a harvest wreath on a bamboo stick.; Cf. photo nos. 10633 - 10637. -- 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.