cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81116
title: Ceremonial dance, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions de Scheut: Congo.  Une danse chez le Chef.”  Musicians play drums while two men perform a dance, one possibly a chief.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Cte. Ch. Post. 1269.90. Imprimerie de la Bourse, Anvers.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81117
title: Machine and hand sewing at the mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missie der Zusters Franciscanessen van Herenthals.  Ubangi – Belgisch Congo.  Onze meisjes leeren ook stikken.” Young women at the mission are shown in a sewing class.  Several use sewing machines, and others work at hand stitching the fabric pieces.  A missionary sister poses with the seamstresses.  The caption and publisher, “Ern. Thill, Brussel.” are printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in French closely covers the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81118
title: African pottery, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions de Scheut: Congo.  Vendeuse de poteries.”  A potter displays three different vessels.  Two jugs  have single handles and narrow necks.  The third has handles on each side and a larger neck and top opening.  “Missions de Scheut – Cte. Ch. Post. 1269.90. Imprimerie de la Bourse, Anvers.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81119
title: Palm wine collector, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Palmwijntrekker.  Tireur de vin de palme.”  A palm wine collector poses with his equipment for climbing and collecting the palm sap.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Belgische missiën van Scheut.  Kongo.   Mission belges  de Scheut.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81120
title: Woman transporting water, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Missiën van Scheut.  Kongo.  Aan de waterbron.”  A woman at a river carries several water jugs suspended from a pole on her shoulder.  A small vessel is balanced on her head.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missiën van Scheut –Postcheck. 1269.90. Drukkerij ‘de Beurs’ Antwerpen.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81121
title: Sewing school, Inongo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missie der Zusters  ̶  Kindsheid Jezus te Inongo  ̶   Leopold ll Meer Belgisch Congo.   Moederhuis - Nederpolder, 1, Gent.  Naaischool te Inongo.”  Young women pose with a missionary sister teacher at the sewing school at Inongo.  The name of the publisher, “Ern. Thill.” Is printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in Dutch closely covers the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81122
title: Woman returning from work, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Assomptionistes au Congo Belge (Ituri).  Femme indigène revenant du travail.   Elle porte ses outlis sur la tête, son enfant sur le dos, et, dans le main, la précieuse poignée de sel, son salaire.”  A woman on her way home from working carries her tools on her head and her baby on her back.  She holds a handful of precious salt that she received as her wages.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81123
title: Building a chapel in the bush, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Assomptionistes au Congo Belge (Ituri).  Construction d’une chapelle de sœurs dans la brousse.”   Men put a thatched roof on a small mission chapel in the bush.  The walls are framed using wooden poles.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81124
title: Distribution of food rations, Ituri, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Assomptionistes au Congo Belge (Ituri).  Rations de vivres, enveloppées de feuilles de bananiers, fournies à l’Etat par les chefs indigènes.”  Food rations wrapped in banana leaves are provided to the state by the indigenous leaders.  Worker, tribal chiefs and civic officials appear to be consulting.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81125
title: A meal of beans, Ituri, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Assomptionistes au Congo Belge (Ituri).  Quelques enfants de la Mission autour d’un plat de haricots!"  Over a dozen mission children gather around a large bowl of beans.  Some are eating while others look on.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81126
title: Tranporting bananas, Ituri, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Assomptionistes au Congo Belge (Ituri).  Jeunes filles portant des régimes de bananes.”  Two young girls transport bunches of bananas.  The fruit is carried on their backs suspended from a head strap.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81127
title: Catechists at the mission, Ituri, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Assomptionistes au Congo Belge (Ituri).  Groupe de catéchists de la Mission.”  A group of young men and boy catechists at the mission at Ituri.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81128
title: Missionary fathers and young Christians, Ituri, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Assomptionistes au Congo Belge (Ituri).  Les Frères Baudouin et Henri avec deux petits chrétiens.”  The missionary fathers Baudouin and Henri pose with two little Christian children.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81129
title: Tam-tam player, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission des P.P. du St. Esprit.  Congo Belge:  Joueur de tamtam.  Tamtamspeler.”  A tam-tam player poses in profile with his gong-like instrument.  He appears to have a snake wrapped on his right arm and wears several bracelets.  A long animal pelt hangs from his waist.  The name of the publisher “Ecole Apostolique de Gentinnes (Brabant) and caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81130
title: Female porters, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Katanga.  Missies der P.P. v.d.H. Geest.  Missions des P.O. du St.Esprit.  Draagsters.  Des porteuses.”  Women porters stand with their various loads balanced on their heads outside the mission.  The name of the publisher “Missiehuis v. d. H. Geest te Lier en Ingelmunster.” Is printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in Dutch closely covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81131
title: Explaining catechism, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission des Pères du St- Esprit.  Congo Français.    Explication par le P. Dréan du catéchisme en images.”  Missionary father Dréan uses printed images to explain the catechism to students at the mission school.  Handwriting in French closely covers the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81132
title: Smiling girl, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Congo Français   ̶   Gai sourire.”  A young girl smiles as she pauses from her gardening work for a photo.  Postage stamps obscure the printed information on the back of the postcard.  There are several handwritten lines in French on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81133
title: Hauling water at the mission hospital, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Œuvres pour Indigènes.  No. 12 – Hôpital pour noirs:  Le transport de l’eau."  Water for the mission hospital is transported in a wagon hauled by a team of four mules.  Several men ride on the cart while one leads the mules.  The caption and name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81134
title: Christian girls at the mission school, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Missions des Filles de Marie de Pesches.  Bas Congo.   6.  ̶   Classe de petites chrétiennes.”  A class of young Christian women pose with several missionary sisters.  Many of the girls wear tops made of material with the same pattern.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There are several lines of handwriting in French on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81135
title: Worshipers pose after Mass, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Après  la messe à Nsona-Mbata (Congo belge).  Na de mis te  Nsona-Mbata (Belgisch Congo).  Men, women and children pose together after the Mass at the mission church at Nsona-Mbata.  The caption and following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Mission des Pères Rédemptoristes.  Missie der Paters Redemptorsten.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81136
title: Fine furniture from the vocational school, Boma, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van de Broeders der Christelijke Scholen in Congo.  Missions des Frères des Ecoles Chrétiennes au Congo.  Meubels van de Vakschool, te Boma.  Meubles de l’École professionnelle, à Boma.”  Woodworkers at the vocational school  at Boma pose with the finished furniture.  Two dining room hutches, a table and chairs, and an armoire with drawers are the finished pieces on display.  The name of the publisher, “Ern. Thill, Brussel.” and caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81137
title: Steps in making manioc bread, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Négrillonnes élevées  chez les Sœurs, à la fabrication du pain de manioc (Congo Belge).”  Young women at the mission school work at the various tasks in preparing cassava bread.  Some are shown pounding the root while others grind the flour and knead the dough.  A missionary sister teacher oversees the work as hens roam nearby.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: "Prions pour les Missions d’Afrique:  secourons-les par l’intermediaire de la Sodalité de S. Pierre Claver-Maison Centrale: Rome (23) – Via dell’Olmata, 16; Fribourg Rue Zachringen, 96.  La chose la plus divine parmi les divines, est de coupexer au salut des aimes."    Several  lines in French are handwritten on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81138
title: Carpet made at vocational school, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van de Broeders der Christelijke Scholen in Congo.  Missions des Frères des Ecoles Chrétiennes au Congo.  Leerlingen van de Vakschool.  Elèves de l’École professionnelle."   Students at the mission vocational school pose with a finished rug.  The wool carpet has an intricately woven border pattern with larger designs in the center.  The name of the publisher, “Ern. Thill, Brussel.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81139
title: Mission vocational school workshop, Kinshasa, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van de Broeders der Christelijke Scholen in Congo.  Missions des Frères des Ecoles Chrétiennes au Congo.  Vakschool der Broeders te Leoplodstad.  Ecole professionnelle des Frères à Leopolville.” Students at the Mission des Frères des Ecole Chrétiennes vocational school pose in the workshop.  The name of the publisher, “Ern. Thill, Brussel.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81140
title: Tumba market, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van de Broeders der Christelijke Scholen in Congo.  Missions des Frères des Ecoles Chrétiennes au Congo.  Market te Tumba – Marché à Tumba.”  The Tumba market attracts a large crowd of all ages.  Several baskets with goods are shown near the entrance.  Outside the market fence a dog rests in the shade. The name of the publisher, “Ern. Thill, Brussel.” and caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81141
title: Building mission homes at Tumba, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van de Broeders der Christelijke Scholen in Congo.  Missions des Frères des Ecoles Chrétiennes au Congo.  Leerlingen van Tumba aan ‘t optrekken van hunne hutten.  Elèves de Tumba à la construction de leurs huttes.”    Students at the mission school thatch the roofs on their huts.  Several students pose with shovels.  The name of the publisher, “Ern. Thill, Brussel.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is a childlike drawing of a postage stamp on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81142
title: Nursery dining room at the Hospital for Europeans, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  La Pouponniè e. – Salle à manger.”  The children’s dining room in the European hospital has individual tables and place settings for more than twelve patients.  The room is decorated with a wall paper border and several illustrations and paintings hang on the walls.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81143
title: Children in play pens outside at the mission hospital, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  La Pouponnière – Les parcs.”  Three wooden play pens are placed in the park grounds outside the hospital for Europeans.  Two missionary sisters and a nurse attend the children as they have time outside.   The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81144
title: Children resting outside at the Hospital for Europeans, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  La Pouponnière – Le Repos.”  Children at the hospital for Europeans rest outside in hammocks.  The infants sleep in Western style baby carriages.  Two missionary sister nurses or doctors watch over the children.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81145
title: Gathering of missionaries at Iringa, Tanzania, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missioni della Consolata – Iringa (Tanganyika).  I frutti dell’apostolato e della cooperazione missonaria.”  Missionary sisters and clergy from surrounding missions fill the church at Iringa.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Missioni Consolata – Corso Ferrucci, 14 – Torino (117).  L’Istituto riceve: Sacerdoti, Chierici, Studenti, Artigiani, - Pubblica il Periodico ‘Missioni Consolata’ che s’invia a chi fa un’offerta pro Missioni.  Several line of handwriting in Italian fill the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81146
title: Mission choir at Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “9. Chorale indigène à Elisabethville.    The mission choir at Elisabethville, [Lubumbashi] performs with the choirmaster leading.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Photo Lebied.  Service d’information-du Congo.  Auxiliaires Laïques des Missions 90, rue Gachard, Bruxelles Belgique.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81147
title: Delivery room at the Hospital for Europeans, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  La Maternité – La salle d’accouchement .”  The delivery room at the hospital for Europeans  has a bed and a delivery table.  Various medical equipment and bottles are also in the room.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81148
title: Bassinets at the Hospital for Europeans, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  La Maternité – Une Véranda."  Bassinets line the veranda outside the maternity ward at the mission hospital for Europeans. The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81149
title: Little ones take a walk at the Hospital for Europeans, Lubumbashi, Congo

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  La Pouponnière   ̶   La promenade.  Little European children wearing pith helmets are shown out walking on the hospital grounds with the missionary sisters.  The infants travel in strollers or baby carriages. The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81150
title: Children at the Hospital for Europeans in the park, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  La Pouponnière   ̶  Les petits au Parc."  Little European children spend time outdoors on the hospital grounds with the missionary sisters.  Many sit in child size chairs. The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81151
title: Maternity ambulance at the Hospital for Europeans, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  La Maternité   ̶   L ’Ambulance."  A driver poses next to the ambulance for transporting pregnant women to the Hospital for Europeans.   The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81152
title: Dental clinic at the Hospital for Europeans, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  Le Dispensaire.  A clinic for treating dental patients is furnished with a reclining chair along with several boxes of dental tools and a bed with medical equipment nearby.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81166
title: Maternity room at the Hospital for Europeans, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  La Maternité  -  Une chambre."   A maternity room is shown with a bed and bassinet, both with mosquito netting, a sink with faucets, dressing table and two chairs.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81161
title: Watching over the newborns at the Hospital for Europeans, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  La Maternité  -  La chambre de garde."   A missionary sister nurse or doctor monitors the newborn babies in the hospital nursery.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81154
title: Grounds outside the Hospital for Europeans, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  La Cour. "  The grounds outside the Hospital for Europeans are well tended with plantings of small trees or shrubs along the perimeter.  A smokestack can be seen next to one of the buildings.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81153
title: Dining room at the Hospital for Europeans, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  Salle à manger."   A table setting includes oil and vinegar cruets, carafes with water and wine, and a creamer and sugar bowl.  A bowl of fruit and possibly popovers are shown.  A small lamp and palm fronds decorate the table. The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81163
title: Upper entrance hall at the Hospital for Europeans, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Hôpital pour Européens.  Le Hall.”   A balustrade surrounds the opening to the floor below in the hall at the Hospital for Europeans.  Stands with small palm trees and aloes decorate the area.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81157
title: Children at the mission at Kindu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missie der Paters van den H. Geest te Kindu (Noord Katanga).  Kindergroep, Bij het Uitgaan der mis.”  Children pose outside the mission at Kindu.  Civil authorities and missionary fathers are seen standing at the back of the group.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Missiehuis van den H. Geest, Lier (pr. Antwerpen).   A few lines of handwriting in Dutch are on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81167
title: Mothers and infants clinic, Virungu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Haut-Congo, Baudouinville:  Dispensaire de Nourissons annexé à l’Ecole de Puériculture et d’hygiène special.”  Mothers and their babies pose outside the infants’ clinic which is part of the School for Child welfare and hygiene.  Two missionary sister nurses or doctors stand at a table with medicine bottles.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Sœurs Missionnaires de N.D. d’Afrique (Sœurs Blanches du Cardinal Lavigerie).   ̶   Postulats: Andenne (Namur) Thielt (Fl. Occ.).  Noviciat: Hérent (Brabant).  Procure:  Louvain, 13, Rue des Moutons.  Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.”
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81158
title: Giant snake surrounds an antelope, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missie van O.L.V. ten Bunderen, Moorslede.  16.  Basankusu en omstreken, Belgisch Congo.  Een reuzenslang verwurgt een antiloop.”   A giant snake entwines itself around a fallen antelope.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There are a few lines of handwriting in Dutch on the  back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81159
title: Mission house and church at Lodja, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiehuis en Kerk.  Paters Passionisten. Lodja (Sankuru) Congo.”  The spacious mission house (top) and very large Western style church (bottom) at Lodja are depicted in two photos.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “JX.P. Innige Dankbetuiging om den steun aan onze Congo-Missieverleend.  Mogen de gekruiste Jezus en Maria, de Moeder van Smarten U zegenen en het U overvloedig vergelden.  De Paters Passionisten.  Missieporkuur Paters Passionisten, Wezembeek-Oppem, Tel. 57 31 11.  Ern Thill, Brussel.”  A signature and address are handwritten on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81160
title: A brickyard and ant hill, Basankusu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missie van O.L.V. ten Bunderen, Moorslede.  19.  Basankusu, Congo.  ̶   Steenbakkerij en mierenheuvel.”   A brickyard is shown below a giant ant hill with bricks drying flat on the ground.  Workers are shown at different brickmaking tasks.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There are a few lines of handwriting in Dutch on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81169
title: Picturesque village, Basankusu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missie van O.L.V. ten Bunderen, Moorslede.  24.  Basankusu, en omstreken, Belgisch Congo.  Een is landsch dorp.   A village on the edge of the water makes a picturesque scene.   The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is a child’s cartoon and a few lines of Dutch on the back.