cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80864
title: Mission at Ngoso, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission des Sœurs de Saint-François de Sales de Leuze – Hainaut.  Maison des Sœurs à Ngoso.”   The mission at Ngoso is a large, brick building with porches, two front entrances and many windows.   The building stands in a clearing with a garden in the front.  The publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles” and caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80868
title: Mission guest houses, Tanzania, ca.1920-1940

description: “Maison pour let hôtes de passage.”  Two small, brick houses for guests visiting the mission are shown at the edge of a clearing on the mission grounds. “Edit.: Mission Catholique Kipako par Kisantu (Congo)” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.   There is handwriting in French closely covering the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80869
title: Schoolgirls, seamstresses, shoemakers, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Meisjessool, Naaisters, Schoenmaakster.” Mission schoolgirls pose for a photo with their missionary sister teacher.  Young women pose by a sewing machine with a missionary teacher. A young girl sits on a table with a large boot while a missionary sister holds tools.  The publisher “Ern. Thill, Brussel” and the following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missie der P.P. Missionnarissen van het H. Hart. Eerw. Zusters van de H. Vincentius, Beveren-Waes. District Coquilhatville. Belg. Congo. Postgiro: E. P. Dubrulle, Wafanya no 23.12.66 of E.E.Z.Z. van de H. Vincentius, Beveren-Waes no. 227.324.”   There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80865
title: Missionary sisters reunion, Ipamu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission des Sœurs de Saint-François de Sales de Leuze – Hainaut.  Réunies à Ipamu, Septembre 1946.”  Thirteen missionary sisters pose for a reunion photo, September, 1946 at Ipamu.  The publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles” and caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80870
title: Mission at Mwilambongo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission des Sœurs de Saint-François de Sales de Leuze – Hainaut.  Maison des Sœurs à Mwilambongo.”  A close-up view of the front entrance of the mission at Mwilambongo is shown with three missionary sisters posing on the front steps.  The publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles” and caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81022
title: Cooking lessons,  Matadi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Sœurs de la Charité de Jésus et de Marie, Gand.  3.  Congo, Matadi. Leçon de cuisine à l’école ménagère.”  Young women get cooking lessons at the mission homemaking school, Matadi.  One woman sets a table for a meal while several others check the food in the cook pots.  A missionary sister looks on.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles” and caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81023
title: Alert babies, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Sœurs de la Charité de Jésus et de Marie, Gand.  3.  Congo.”  Two babies pose with a missionary sister at the mission.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles” and caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in French closely fills the back.  Part of the caption is obscured by the handwriting.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81024
title: Invalid mother and children, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Au Kivou:  Une pauvre maman infirme et ses enfants.”  An invalid mother on a mat poses with her three children at their simple dwelling.  Two earthenware jugs sit next to the family.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “’L’œuvre Apostolique, 108 rue Vaugirard, Paris (VI), a pur but de founir aux Missionnaires tout ce qui leur est nécessaire pour leur Apostolat.  Adresser les offrandes par le compte de chèques postaux de Mgr. Boucher, Paris 378-58.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81025
title: Christian children, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Ecole Apostoliques de Gentines (Brabant). Mission des P.P. du St. Esprit.  Deux petits chrétiens.  Twee klein Christenen. Congo Belge.”   Two Christian children  pose by a palm tree.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81026
title: Picking papayas, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Ecole Apostoliques de Gentinnes  (Brabant). Mission des P.P. du St. Esprit. Congo Belge.  Un papayer.  Een papayenboom.”  A young woman picks papayas from a tree while standing on a stool, and another young woman lends a hand from the ground.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81027
title: Dead elephant, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiehuis H. Geest, Lier.  Missies der PP. v. d. H. Geest.  Missions des PP. du St. Esprit.  Een geschoten olifant (Kongolo).  Eléphant tué (Kongolo).    A missionary father poses with two Western hunters with rifles and an African man, possibly a guide, next to an elephant that they killed.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81028
title: Modest mission chapel, Businga, Congo, ca.1829-1940

description: “5.  Missiën der Paters Capucijnen.   Missions des Pères Capucins.  Ubangi (Congo).  Kepel te Businga.  Chapelle à Businga.  The simple church at the Capuchin Fathers Mission Businga, is small, with an outdoor porch area equal to the size to the enclosed structure.  A missionary fathers poses outside the church built with native materials.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Aidez nos Missions!  Help onze Missiën!  Anvers “Postch. 9: Proc. Miss. Cap., Antwerpen.  Courte rue de la Boutique, 1.– 1, Korte Winkelstraat.”  There is no handwriting on the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81029
title: Preparing vegetables, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des P.P. au Saint-Esprit  ̶   L’Épluchage de legumes.”  Three young women sit on a large rock peeling vegetables with knives.  A deep basket at their feet contains the whole root, and the basket between them holds the peeled and cut pieces.  The name of the putlisher “Phototypie J. Bienaimé, Reims” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81030
title: Lowa village wharf, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiehuis H. Geest, Lier.  Missies der PP. v. d. H. Geest.  Missions des PP. du St. Esprit.  De kaai bij het dorp Lowa.  Quai du village Lowa.”  The wharf area at Lowa bustles with people.  Two canoes sit on dry land with rows of barrels nearby.  A footbridge connects the dock area to a path leading to a warehouse where sacks of goods are stacked outside.  The village is seen up on the hill.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81031
title: Uele warrior, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiehuis H. Geest, Lier.  Missies der PP. v. d. H. Geest.  Missions des PP. du St. Esprit.  Een oorlegsman van de Uele.  Guerrier de l’Uele.”  A man holding a long spear and very large pointed knife or short sword, poses for his portrait. He wears animal pelts at his waist and on his head.  There is a whiteness on his face and body that could be paint or disease.  The toes of both feet appear deformed.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81032
title: Relaxing near the Congo River, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiehuis H. Geest, Lier.  Missies der PP. v. d. H. Geest.  Missions des PP. du St. Esprit.”  European men and women dressed in Western clothing, pause with their guides for a photo by an area of rapids in the Congo River.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81033
title: In the mangroves,Loango, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions des Pères du St-Esprit. Congo Français.  Dans les palétuviers prés de Loango. (Les palétuviers sont des arbres qui poussent dans l’eau salé et sont les racines s’élévent à  1 au 5 metres au- dessus de l’eau).”  Men are perched on branches in a mangrove swamp.  The large roots grow several meters out of the salty water.  Three canoes rest in an inlet below the trees.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81034
title: Young woman near church, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Witte Paters (Mission van Afrika)  Opper-Kongo.”  A close-up profile of a young woman with braided hair is shown in the foreground of an imposing, Western style church.  The name of the publisher “Nieuw Afrika, Antwerpen.”  is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81035
title: Mission hospital grounds, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Œuvres pour Indigènes.  No. 8 – Hôpital pour noirs:  Une Cour.”  A little child plays outside on the grounds of the mission hospital at Elisabethville [Lubumbashi].  Small, Western style hospital buildings are seen in the background.  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-c123-81036
title: First class of girls at St. Vincent de Paul mission school, Nsona-Mbata, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission des Filles de la Charité de St. Vincent de Paul à Nsona-Mbata.  2.  ̶   La première classe de filles.  Missie der Dochters van Liefde van St. Vincentius a Paulo. Te Nsona-Mbata.  De eerste klas der meisjesschool.”    The first class of girls at the mission school at Nsona Mbata is shown during a math lesson.  A missionary sister teacher conducts the lesson while another missionary sister looks on.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81037
title: Arriving at the mission school for girls, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Œuvres pour Indigènes.  No. 15 – École pour fillettes Indigènes:  Arrivé à l’école.”  A group of girls and young women pose for their photo at the mission school for girls, Elisabethville [Lubumbashi].  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-c123-81038
title: Morning rituals with the children, Mangembo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions des Filles de Marie de Pesches.  Mangembo (Bas Congo).  Toilette des orphelins.”  Two missionary sisters and a woman attend to the morning routine of bathing and dressing and feeding the orphaned children at the mission.  One baby is drinking from a bottle held by an older child.  The name of the publisher “Editions: Dumont, Photog., Bruxelles”  and caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in French closely fills the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81039
title: Chapel at Nsona-Mbata, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Chapelle de Nsona-Mbata (Congo belge).  Noodkapel van Nsona-Mbata (Belgisch Congo).  The mission chapel at is shown behind palms and other native vegetation with people coming or going.  It is a small building with a cross at the top.  The following information is also 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-c123-81040
title: Mission hospital water supply, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Œuvres pour Indigènes.  No. 9 – Hôpital pour noirs : La Pompe.”  The water tower and round pump at the mission hospital are positioned on wood platforms.  The tower has a ladder leading up to the top. 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-c123-81041
title: Sewing lessons at the misson school for girls, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1820-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Œuvres pour Indigènes.  No. 18  - École pour fillettes Indigènes:  Les ainées à l’ouvrage.  The older girls at the mission school work on sewing projects supervised by a missionary sister teacher.  Two sew using treadle machines.  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-c123-81042
title: Patient's room at the hospital, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Œuvres pour Indigènes.  No. 5  - Hôpital pour noirs:  Une Salle de malades.”  A large room for male patients is depicted at the mission hospital, Elisabethville [Lubumbashi].  The spacious wing holds twenty or more metal frame beds.  A missionary sister nurse or doctor and two attendants pose with the patients.   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-c123-81043
title: Nepoko River in the dry season, Bafwabaka, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “La Nepoko en saison sèche:  en contre-bas de la mission.”  The Nepoko River in the dry season below the mission at Bafwabaka.  People from the mission stand on the riverbank where the water usually flows.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Institut des Sœurs de l’Enfant Jésus à Nivelles.  Mission de Bafwabaka (Congo Belge).”  “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81044
title: Hopital dining hall, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Sœurs de la Charité à Elisabethville.  Œuvres pour Indigènes.  No. 6 – Hôpital pour noirs : Les repas des Malades.”  Patients at the mission hospital have their meals in a large outdoor dining hall, sitting at wooden tables and benches.  Fabric of some type is rolled and tied at the top sides of 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-c123-81045
title: Hauling bricks, Bafwabaka, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Départ de briqueterie.”  Overseen by a missionary sister women and girls load up bricks in their baskets for transporting from the brickyard.  One woman balances a stack on her head.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Institut de Sœurs de l’Enfant Jésus à Nevilles.  Mission de Bafwabaka (Congo Belge).”  “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81046
title: Mission pharmacy, Bafwabaka, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Vue générale du Dispensaire.”    The mission hospital pharmacy is shown with smaller buildings nearby.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Institut de Sœurs de l’Enfant Jésus à Nevilles.  Mission de Bafwabaka (Congo Belge).”  “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81047
title: Mission home for widows and store, Bafwabaka, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Maison des veuves indigènes et magasin.”   The home for widows and the mission store are shown together.  Both buildings have thatched roofs and appear to be constructed with bricks and mud. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Institut de Sœurs de l’Enfant Jésus à Nevilles.  Mission de Bafwabaka (Congo Belge).”  “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.”  There are several lines of handwriting in French on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81048
title: Woman spinning cotton at Ouagadougou Mission, Burkina Faso, ca.1920-1940

description: Mission d’Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta).  32. Fileuse Mossi.”  A Mossi woman sits on a mat spinning cotton by hand.  A full basket of cotton bolls is next to her.  The publisher “Collection de la Mission d’Ougadougou”  is printed on the back of the card.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81049
title: Truck navigating a steep road, Bandiagara, Mali, ca.1920-1940

description: Mission d’Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta).  17.  Camion descendant la falaise de Bandiagara.”  A truck slowly descends a steep road out of Bandiagara.  A person in shown walking alongside the vehicle.    The publisher “Collection de la Mission d’Ougadougou” is printed on the back of the card.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81050
title: Military officers pose with mission children, Ouagadougou, Burkina, Faso, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission d’Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta).  21.  Colonel de Goys et Capitaine Pelletier d’Oisy avec les jeunes élèves de la Mission.”  Colonel de Goys and Captain Pelletier d’Oisy pose with a missionary sister and father, and children from the mission at Ouagadougou. The publisher “Collection de la Mission d’Ougadougou” is printed on the back of the card.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81051
title: Mission school children, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: 11.  ̶   Écoliers  Kisantu.  Schooljongens.”    Five schoolchildren pose for their photo.  Those in front appear to be holding flowers or plants. The name of the publisher “Mission de Jésuites Kwango. Missie van de Jesuieten.” Is printed on the back of the postcard.  There are several lines of handwriting in French on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81052
title: Mission school with students, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: 10.  L’École   ̶   Kisantu   ̶   De School.”  The students and two missionary father teachers pose in front of the mission school at Kisantu.  The school is built in the Western style of brick with a corrugated metal roof.  “Mission du Kwango, Kwango Missie” is printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in French closely fills the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81054
title: Nyanga River, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: 13.  ̶   La Nyanga   ̶   Kisantu   ̶   De Nyanga.”  A missionary father and three boys stand in the shallow Nyanga River.  “Mission du Kwango, Kwango Missie” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81066
title: Sawing planks, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “37. Les Scieurs de long.   ̶   Kisantu   ̶   Plankenzagers.”  Two men use a long saw to cut through large planks of wood.  Three very high saw horses support the wood and one of the sawyers.  “Mission du Kwango, Kwango Missie” is printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in French closely fills the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81053
title: Preparing manioc, Bandundu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission des Sœurs de Ste. Marie de Manur, Congo belge, Leverville (Kwango).  Mission of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, Belgian Congo, Leverville (Kwango).  Missie der Zusters van St. Maria van Namen, Belgische Congo, Leverville (Kwango).  Préparation du manioc.  Preparing Manioc.  Bereiding van de manioc.”  Mission women at Leverville [Bandundu] pause in their preparation of cassava.  Four of the women support containers on their heads, one filled with the manioc or cassava roots. One grinds the flour.  Each young woman wears a card with a number on it. The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81055
title: Women in colorful cotton dresses, Bandundu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Sœurs de Ste. Marie de Manur, Leverville (Kwango).  Sisters of St. Mary of Namur (Belgium).  Oh! Les pagnes chamarrés!  Cotton-Drawers of all colours!”  Women are pictured in their brightly colored cotton dresses.  Each woman wears a card bearing a number, probably as a form of identification.   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-c123-81067
title: Religious instruction at the mission hospital, Bandundu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission des Sœurs de Ste. Marie de Manur, Congo belge, Leverville (Kwango).  Mission of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, Belgian Congo, Leverville (Kwango).   Missie der Zusters van St. Maria van Namen, Belgische Congo, Leverville (Kwango).  Leçon de catéchisme au lazaret.  Giving a Lesson in Catechism at the Hospital.  Catechismusles in het hospitaal.”  A missionary sister conducts a religious instruction class at the mission hospital.  The student patients sit on the ground outside as they learn the catechism.  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-c123-81062
title: Missionary sister with young children, Bandundu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Sœurs de Ste. Marie de Manur, Leverville (Kwango).  Sisters of St. Mary of Namur (Belgium).  Une missionnaire avec quelques petits nègres.  A Missionary Sister with some young negroes.”  Seven little children pose with a missionary sister at Leverville [Bandundu].  A card bearing a number is pinned to each of the children.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81059
title: Drawing class, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missien Dominicaine du Congo Belge.  Rungu.  Le Cours de dessin.”  Students in a mission school drawing class are working at their desks.  The blackboard displays a large flower or plant leaf.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81057
title: Lending a helping hand, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions de Scheut : Congo Chasse privée.”   (“Private hunting”).  A young boy appears to be removing something from the head of another boy, as they kneel together on the ground.  “Missions de Scheut – Cte ch. Post.1269.90.  Imprimerie de la Bourse, Anvers.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80982
title: Banana tree with fruit, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missie van Kangu.  Mission de Kangu. Een bananastruik.  Un bananier. Kongo (Mayombe).”  A woman stands next to a banana tree that bears a large bunch of fruit.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  “Eigendom van Scheut . Kongo. Congo. Propriété de Scheut”.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81060
title: Missionary sister poses with baby and girl, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Congo  ̶  On a peur de l’appareil.”  A missionary sister holds a shy baby in her arms and the hand of a little girl as they pose for a photo.  The baby appears to be wearing a woolen cap.  The following information is printed on the back of the card:  “Les Missions des Lazaristes et des Filles de la Charité”.  Organ mensuel.  de  l’Œuvre du Bienheureux Jean-Gabriel Perboyre. En Faveur des Missions les Plus Nécessiteuses . Un an: France, 10 Fr.  ̶  Etranger 15 Fr.  Adresser les offrandes à M. le Directeur de l’Œuvre du BX Perboyre. 95 rue de Sèvres – Paris (6)   ̶   Chèque Post. No 285 88.”  Handwriting in Dutch closely fills the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81061
title: Missionary sisters photographed in 1930, Congo, ca. 1920-1940

description: “Mwilambongo – Mission des Sœurs de Saint François de Sales.  Les Sœurs- Missionnaires photographiées en Février 1930.”   Missionary sisters at the Mission of the Sisters of St. Francis de Sales, Mwilambongo, are photographed together in February 1930.  A dog lies near them on the ground.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.