cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81213
title: Four little children at the orphanage, Beijing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Pechino – Cina – In un Orfanstrofio della città.”  Four little children stand with a missionary sister outside an orphanage in Pechino [Beijing].  They are all dressed alike in heavy jackets and pants covered with decorative pinafores.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Pontificie Opere Missionarie. Direzione Nazionale Roma (1/33) – Via Propaganda, 1-A –Roma (1/33).  Tutta l’infanzia a Cristo, grande amico del piccoli.”  Handwriting in Italian closely covers the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81214
title: Cathedral at Kouiyang, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “3  Kouiyang.   ̶   La Cathédrale.  L’intérieur.  (Kouy-Tcheou. Chine).”  Simple rough hewn wooden benches provide seating for the congregants in this stone cathedral built in the Western style.  A saint is depicted above the altar, possibly in a stained glass window.  Large crosses are on both doors in the altar area.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions- Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81215
title: Learning to embroider at the mission, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission de Sien-hsien (PP. Jésuites français).  11 – Jeunes brodeuses, élèves de la Mission.”  Young girls at the mission pause in their embroidery work to pose for a photo.  The embroidered fabric is stretched on a large wood frame on an elevated stand.  The children are dressed warmly in long quilted jackets and pants. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Procure des Missions.  Bulletin ‘Chine, Ceylan, Madagascar’.  Lille, 73, rue des Stations.  Téléph. 60.42.  Ch. Post. 134.  Phototypie   ̶   49, rue de Canteleu.  Lille.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81216
title: Dying child baptized on the street, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “6 – Un petit chinois moribund baptize dans la rue.”  A missionary father baptizes a dying child in the street.  The child is held by a woman, possibly the mother, and attended by three other young women and a girl.  The missionary father carries on his bicycle a case with the materials for anointing.  The following information is also printed on the back of the card:  “Procure des Missions.  Bulletin ‘Chine, Ceylan, Madagascar’.  Lille, 73, rue des Stations.  Téléph. 60.42.  Ch. Post. 134.    Les Impr. Réunies, 49, rue de Canteleu.  Lille.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81217
title: Missions in  Singapore, Hong Kong, and China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Singapore , Hongkong, Changhai.  Procures des Missions-Etrangères en Extrême-Orient.  The Foreign Missions forwarding houses in the Far-East.”  Three mission houses, each built in a different architectural style, are depicted.   Missionary fathers pose in front of the mission house at Changhai [Shanghai].  A European family stands in the background.  The name of the publisher “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue de Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81218
title: Outdoor catechism class, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “23.   ̶   Catéchisme en plein air par une religieuse chinoise.”  A Chinese missionary sister teacher conducts a religious education class for a large group of children of all ages.  The students sit on the ground outside a building.  The following information is also printed on the back of the card:  “Procure des Missions.  Bulletin ‘Chine, Ceylan, Madagascar’.  Lille, 73, rue des Stations.  Téléph. 60.42. Ch. Post. 134.    Les Impr. Réunies, 49, rue de Canteleu.  Lille.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81219
title: Site of a massacre of Salesian missionaries, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Salésiennes.  Chine.  6*.  Promontoire et bois, au bord du fleuve des Perles, où furent massacrés en Février 1930, Mgr. Versiglia et un missionaire salésien.”  The promontory and woods along the Pearl River are shown where missionary father Monsignor Versiglia and a Salésian missionary were massacred, February 1930.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: "Procure des Missions Salésiennes.  C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17,  9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône)."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81220
title: Mission church and residence, China, ca.1920-1940

description: 27 Tchenlin.   ̶   L’Eglise et la résidence. (Kouy-Tcheou, Chine).”  A large church and missionary residence of the Missions-Etrangères de Paris are depicted on a hill.  The buiding are constructed in the Western style.  The name of the publisher “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue de Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81221
title: Mausoleum of Peter Verbiest, Beijing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “10. - Het Praalgraf van Peter Verbiest te Peking.”    The mausoleum of Peter Verbiest in Peking [Beijing] is shown near a tree.  The name of the publisher “Eigendom van het Verbiest-Comiteit.” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81222
title: Preparing fuel at the mission hospital, Shenyang, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Sœurs de la Providence de Portieux (Vosges).  Mission de Moukden (Mandchourie).  Hospice de Moukden.  Queques vieux préparant le chauffage.”   Older men at the mission hospital in Moukden [Shenyang] are bundling pieces of wood from a huge pile to be used for fuel.  A missionary sister nurse or doctor looks on.  The caption and publisher “Imp. G. Kadar, Paris.” are printed on the back of the postcard.  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clerge   ̶   Thorenc  ̶ ""  is stamped in blue ink on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81223
title: Gymnastics performance at the mission, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Salésiennes.  Chine.  Fête de gymnastique à l’orphelinat.   Students at the mission school for orphans are shown during a gymnastics performance.  They are dressed in uniforms.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Procure des Missions Salésiennes.  C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).”  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clerge   ̶   Thorenc  ̶ "  is stamped in blue ink on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81224
title: Bishop Adéodat Wittner, Yantai, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mgr Adéodat Wittner vic. ap. (Chefoo – Chine).”  Bishop Adéodat Wittner is depicted in his vestments.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Vicariat Apost. de Chefoo, Shantung.   ̶   Mission des PP. Franciscains. Procure – 208, Rue de Pessac. Bordeaux.  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clerge   ̶   Thorenc  ̶ “  is stamped in blue ink on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81225
title: Enjoying a meal at a Salesian mission, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Salésiennes.  Chine.  Aimez-vous le bon riz?....venez en Chine.”    Missionary fathers and boys enjoy bowls of rice at the mission.  The boys eat at tables in a courtyard strung with many banners and flags.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Procure des Missions Salésiennes.  C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).”  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clergé  ̶   Thorenc  ̶ "  is stamped in blue ink on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81226
title: Bishop Lécroart, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission de Sien-hsien (PP. Jésuites français).  1   ̶   S. G. Mgr. H. Lécroart, S. J., Vicaire apostolique.”  Bishop H. Lécroart poses wearing his vestments and miter and holding his crosier at the church.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Procure des Missions.  Bulletin ‘Chine, Ceylan, Madagascar’.  Lille, 73, rue des Stations.  Téléph. 60.42. Ch. Post. 134.    Phototypie   ̶    49, rue de Canteleu.  Lille.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81227
title: Bride and groom, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Salésiennes.  Chine.  Nouveaux maries   ̶  Ils sont graves…mais ils savent rire.”    A newlywed couple and their guests pose after the wedding ceremony.  The groom is dressed in a military uniform and the bride wears a floor-length white veil over an embroidered jacket and skirt.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Procure des Missions Salésiennes.  C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).”  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clergé  ̶   Thorenc  ̶ “  is stamped in blue ink on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81228
title: Learning the signing of the cross, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Salésiennes.  Chine.  Le premier signe de croix.”    A missionary father instructs young children in making the sign of the cross.  One child is supported by wooden crutches.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Procure des Missions Salésiennes.  C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).”  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clergé  ̶   Thorenc  ̶ “  is stamped in blue ink on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81229
title: Franciscan missionaries, Yantai, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missionnaires Franciscains (Chefoo – Chine).”  A group of Franciscan missionary fathers at Chefoo [Yantai] poses for their photo.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Vicariat Apost. de Chefoo, Shantung.   ̶   Mission des PP. Franciscains. Procure – 208, Rue de Pessac. Bordeaux.  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clerge   ̶   Thorenc  ̶ “  is stamped in blue ink on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81230
title: Choir at Salesian mission, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Salésiennes.  Chine.  Au petit séminaire indigène de Shiu-Chow, classe de chant.”     The young men and boys choir sing outside the mission school.  They are accompanied by a missionary father teacher playing what appears to be a small piano or organ.  Another missionary father teacher helps lead the singing.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Procure des Missions Salésiennes.  C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).”  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clergé  ̶   Thorenc  ̶ “  is stamped in blue ink on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81231
title: Little children at the Salesian mission, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions Salésiennes.  Chine.  A  la Sainte Enfance de Shiu-Chow   ̶   Gentils bambins.”  (“Heathen toddlers”).  A missionary sister poses outside a mission with a group of young children.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Procure des Missions Salésiennes.  C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).”  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clergé  ̶   Thorenc  ̶ “  is stamped in blue ink on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81232
title: Monastery and surrounding area, Sichuan, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Monastère de Si’shan. Shunking. Sze Chwan. Chine.  Le Monastère vu du Sud.”  The monastery is shown from the south along with the surrounding area.  A wall can be seen extending up the hill from the monastery on both sides, to connect with another group of buildings on a ridge.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81233
title: Entrance to Monastère de Si'shan, Sichuan, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Monastère de Si’shan. Shunking. Sze Chwan. Chine.  L’entrée du Monastère.”  The entrance to the monastery is shown looking down at the building through the trees.  A small gatehouse in a wall is visible near a dirt road or path.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81234
title: Monastère de Si'shan seen from below, Sichuan,  China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Monastère de Si’shan. Shunking. Sze Chwan. Chine.  Au pied du Monastère.”  The monastery and hill above are shown from a point below.  Part of the wall leading up the hill from the buildings is visible.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81235
title: Monastère de Si'shan, Sichuan, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Monastère de Si’shan. Shunking. Sze Chwan. Chine.  Le Monastère et la colline de Si’shan.”  The monastery is shown among the trees at the foot of a hill.  Walls are partially visible in the trees on the hillside.  A building can be seen on the top of the rock hill in the background.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81236
title: Monastère de Si'shan, as seen from the north, Sichuan, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Monastère de Si’shan. Shunking. Sze Chwan. Chine.  Le Monastère vu du Nord.”  The monastery is shown from the north and above.  A courtyard is visible inside the walls.  Several rooflines are seen on the various buildings.   Escarpments are seen in the distance.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81237
title: Chinese priests, Jilin, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission de Kirin (Mandchourie).  9. – Groupe de Prêtres indigenes.”  Fifteen Chinese priests are shown with a missionary father outside the Mission de Kirin [Jilin], Mandchourie [Manchuria].  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Adresser les offrandes:  Mission Catholiique Kirin (Mandchourie).  (Sur la correspondence d’Europe ajouter via Siberia).”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81238
title: Cathédrale de Siwantze, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut:  Chine.  Cathédrale de Siwantze. “  The Cathédrale de Siwantze is shown in a valley with high mountains in the background.  A walled courtyard or park and several buildings are seen near the large, impressive, Western style church.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Cte Ch. Post. 1269.90.  Imprimerie de la Bourse, Anvers.”  Handwriting in Dutch closely covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81239
title: Funeral procession, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut:  China.  Een begrafenis.   ̶   Vooraan mannen in rouw.”  A funeral procession is shown at the archway of a city.  The bier is carried by a number of men who follow the mourners dressed in white.  The front wheels of a carriage can be seen behind the bier.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missië van Scheut – Postcheck.1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’, Antwerpen.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81240
title: Missionary father visits a village, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “La Visite des Districts.”  A missionary father riding a horse or donkey poses with villagers who stand in a muddy street.  Stone and brick buildings line the narrow passageway.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Procure des Missions Franciscaines,  208, Rue de Pessac. Bordeaux.”  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clerge   ̶   Thorenc  ̶ “  is stamped in blue ink on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81241
title: Mission church and residence, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “2  Eglise et Résidence de Douin.”  The Western style mission church and residence are shown at the end of a long walkway.  Young trees or shrubs have been planted in the grounds near the buildings.  A donkey or horse stands near a side building.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Procure des Missions Franciscaines,  208, Rue de Pessac. Bordeaux.”  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clerge   ̶   Thorenc  ̶ “  is stamped in blue ink on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81242
title: Children learn to use chopsticks, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “3  On s’exerce à  l’emploi des batonnets.”  A missionary sister teacher guides little children in the use of chopsticks.  An assistant holding an infant stands nearby.   The name of the publisher:  "Procure des Missions Franciscaines,  208, Rue de Pessac. Bordeaux.”   is printed on the back of the postcard:  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81243
title: Interior courtyard at monastery, Sichuan, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Monastère de Si’shan. Shunking. Sze Chwan. Chine.  Cour intéerieure devant l’Oratoire.”  An interior courtyard near the monastery chapel contains potted lilies and various other plants in containers.  Some pots sit on the ground and others line the edge of raised planters.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81244
title: Saint Joseph Seminary, Jilin, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission de Kirin (Mandchourie).  7. – Séminaire Saint-Joseph.”  Saint Joseph Seminary in Kirin [Jilin] is shown with a courtyard in front of the Western style buildings.  A statue of the Virgin Mary faces the main walkway.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Adresser les offrandes:  Mission Catholique Kirin (Mandchourie).  (Sur la correspondence d’Europe ajouter via Siberia).”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81245
title: Grandmother and grandson, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Chine.  Grand’mère et petit fils.”  A grandmother holds her little grandson as they pose for a photo.  The woman is dressed in a leather coat and wears earrings.  The child is wearing a T-shirt and short pants.  Both wear a bracelet on their right arm.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  “Procure des Missions des Pères Jesuites.  ‘Chine – Madagascar’.  73, Rue des Stations, Lille – C.C.P. 134.”  Handwriting in French closely covers the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81246
title: Old man in good humor, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Chine.  Un vieux Sage.”  An older bald headed man with a long grey beard is shown laughing in front of a wall with information written in Chinese characters.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  “Procure des Missions des Pères Jesuites.  ‘Chine – Madagascar’.  73, Rue des Stations, Lille – C.C.P. 134.”  Handwriting in French closely covers the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81247
title: Bishop P.M. Lalouyer, Jilin, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission de Kirin (Mandchourie).  1. – S.G. Mgr P.-M. Lalouyer, premier Vicaire Apostolique de la Mandchourie Septentrionale (Kirin).   Bishop P.-M. Lalouyer, first Apostolic Vicar of North Manchuria is depicted in his vestments.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Adresser les offrandes:  Mission Catholique Kirin (Mandchourie).  (Sur la correspondence d’Europe ajouter via Siberia).”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81248
title: First Communion, Sheyang, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Sœurs de la Providence de Portieux (Vosges).  Mission de Moukden (Mandchourie).  Orphelinat de Moukden.  Au beau jour de la 1re communion privée.”  Two children from the mission orphanage pose for their picture on the day of their First Communion.  One girl wears an elaborately embroidered dress while the other is dressed in a plain frock.  The caption and publisher “Imp. G. Kadar, Paris.” are printed on the back of the postcard.  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clerge   ̶   Thorenc  ̶  " is stamped in blue in on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81249
title: Orphaned children, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Bambine della Santa Infanzia (Cina).  I nostri genitori ci avevano gettate via per farci morire, e il buon Missionario europeo ci ha salvate dalla morte ricoverandoci nell’ orfanotrofio.”  Orphaned children pose for their photo.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "E questa una sezione dell’Unione Missionaria Francescana che ha per iscopo la formazione missionaria dei fanciulli d ambo I sessi sotto la protezione del Santo.   ̶   Obblighi:  Un Pater, Ave ogni  giorno per la conversion dei bambini infedeli.   ̶   Versamento di L. 1,20 ogni anno.    ̶  Per le iscrizioni e offerte rivolgersi al Segretariato delle Missioni Francescane, Via Maroncelli, 23   ̶  Milano (28).  Prop. RIS U.M.F. Lombeda – Milano.”   There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81250
title: Girls sewing class, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Sœurs de la Providence de Portieux (Vosges).  Mission de Moukden (Mandchourie).  Orphelinat de Leao-Yang.  La leçon de couture.“  Girls in a sewing class pose for their photo.   A missionary sister stands at the back of the group.  The girls work on hand sewing or embroidery.  The caption and publisher “Imp. G. Kadar, Paris.” are printed on the back of the postcard.  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clerge   ̶   Thorenc  ̶ "  is stamped in blue in on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81251
title: Medical clinic, Shenyang, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Sœurs de la Providence de Portieux (Vosges).  Mission de Moukden (Mandchourie).  Dispensaire de Moukden.”  A missionary sister is shown bandaging the head of a person at the mission clinic at Moukden [Shenyang].  Other adults and children have been treated or wait for care. The caption and publisher “Imp. G. Kadar, Paris.” are printed on the back of the postcard.  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clerge   ̶   Thorenc  ̶ "  is stamped in blue in on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81252
title: Mission infirmary for children, Shenyang, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Sœurs de la Providence de Portieux (Vosges).  Mission de Moukden (Mandchourie).  Ing-K’Oou.  L’Infirmerie des petits.”  Little children lie on a long cot at the mission infirmary at Moukden [Shenyang].  They are attended by a missionary sister nurse or doctor and two adult assistants.  The caption and publisher “Imp. G. Kadar, Paris.” are printed on the back of the postcard.  “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clerge   ̶   Thorenc  ̶ “  is stamped in blue in on the back.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81257
title: Edge of a garden, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Serie 1.a  ̶  Cina    ̶  Passaggio di un giardino signorile.”  A raised covered walkway at the edge of a garden is shown near a path leading to a wooded area.  People are seen walking in the distance.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Il Pontificio Istituto delle Missioni Estere. promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in offo vaste Missioni del l’India e della Cina   ̶   Sede generale:  Milano (137) – Via Monterosa, 81.”  A few lines of handwriting in Italian are written on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81264
title: Missionary fathers with nomadic people, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Serie Popoli e Costumi.  Cina  - Nomadi ‘Fantze,, nell loro caratteristiche foggie.”  Missionary fathers  stands with several nomadic men in a town square.  The men are dressed in heavy quilted clothing.  One man wears a long braid down his back.  Another man wears a hat with fur trim on the front of the brim.  The caption and the publisher “Pontificie Opere Missionaire – Milano, P. Fontana, 2-C.C.P.3/27212.” are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.