cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81345
title: Typical girl's hairstyles, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Two girls pose to show their hairstyles.  A profile view shows one styled with short ponytails and a long braid at the side.  The other style as seen from the back depicts a shaven head above the ears with the remaining hair gathered in two braids.  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-c123-81346
title: Boys at Catholic mission, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut   ̶  Chine.  Ah! vous pensez au’on ne rit pas chez nous!”   A missionary fathers poses with a group of boys who have big smiles for the camera.  One boy wears a large cross and three others are wearing beads, possibly rosaries.  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-c123-81347
title: Bridegroom leaving home, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut:  Mongoolsch huwelijk.  3.  De bruidegom weerhouden voor de deur zijner schoonouders.”   A bridegroom is shown at the doorway of his parents' home.  Other members of the wedding party stand nearby.  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-c123-81348
title: College musicians, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut:  China.  Verpoozing na de studie:  het muziekkorps der collegestudenten van Ershishzekingti.”   A group of male college musicians pose with their instruments.  Most in the ensemble hold a stringed instrument with a bow.  Several are shown with some type of wind instrument.   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-c123-81349
title: Girls with finished lace pieces, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut:  China.  Afgewerkte kunststukken, door christene meisjes vervaardigd.”  Two girls are shown with their finished pieces of lacework.  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-c123-81350
title: Mission at Che-Yao-tze, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut:  China.  Kerkje te Che-Yao-tze.”  The mission buildings form a small compound with an open square and several low walled garden areas.  A horse and several  people are shown in the square. 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-c123-81351
title: Procession with thuribles, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut:  China.  Groep uit de processie.”  Acolytes wearing square caps and vestments are shown processing with censers.    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-c123-81360
title: Waterfront buildings at the imperial park, Beijing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “ 18.  Missions de Scheut   ̶  Chine.  Kiosque du lac Impérial Parc du palais de Peking.”  A grand two story lakefront building is shown at the emperor’s park in Peking [Beijing].  Three ferries are docked at the entrance.  A pagoda can be seen in the distance.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Chine."  Handwriting in French closely covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81365
title: Terraces, Temple of Heaven,  China, ca.1920-1940

description: “ 12.  Missions de Scheut   ̶  Chine.  Esplanade en marbre blanc du temple du ciel.  C’est sur cette  terrasse que l’empereur  sacrifiait des victimes au Souverain Ciel.”   The white marble terraces of the Temple of Heaven are shown with a stairway leading to the top level.  The terraces were the site of the emperor’s sacrifices to heaven.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Chine.  Handwriting in French closely covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81354
title: Boys at the mission, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut:  Mongolië.  Wat gaat er daar uit groeien?”  A missionary father poses  in the midst of a large group of boys, probably at the mission school.  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-c123-81352
title: Playground at the mission, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Chine.  Un coin de la Ste. Enfance à Si-Wan tzeu.”  Children are shown gathered by a large wooden swing in the playground at the mission.  The name of the publisher “Propriété des  Missions de Scheut.”  is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81363
title: Mission church of Mel-kouel-ing-tze, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “6. Missions de Scheut   ̶  Chine.  Eglise de Mel-kouel-ing-tze (Village du Rosaire – Tchagar).”  A large Catholic Western style church is depicted behind the gated entrance.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions de Scheut – Chine.   Missien van Scheut  ̶  China.”  There are several lines of handwriting in French on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81356
title: Waterwheel for irrigation, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut.  Missions de Scheut.  China ‘Kan-Sou’.  10.  Lan-Tcheou. Noria on ‘t land te besproeïen.  Noria pour irriguer les terres.”  A large waterwheel used for irrigation is shown at the edge of a river.  Water porters with buckets are depicted heading to the water and at the shore.  A walled city is seen by the river in the distance.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  imp. de la Sté Belge de Phototypie, Etterbeek-Bruxelles.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81353
title: Small farm in the mountains, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut.  Missions de Scheut.  China ‘Kan-Sou’.  4.  Pei-la-hia.  In de bergen van Zuid Kan-Sou.  Un coin pittoresque du Kan-Sou Sud.”  A small farm is shown at the foot of the mountains of  southern Kan-Sou.The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Imp. de la Sté Belge de Phototypie, Etterbeek-Bruxelles.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81359
title: Notre Dame Mission, eastern Mongolia, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Chine.   Notre-Dame des Pins.  Mongolie Orientale.”  The walled Mission of Notre Dame in eastern Mongolia is shown on the plain with mountains in the background.  A number of small buildings stand nearby outside of the walled area.  The name of the publisher “Propriété des  Missions de Scheut.”  is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81357
title: Mountain valley farm, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut.  Missions de Scheut.  China ‘Kan-Sou’.  1.  Pei-la-hia.  In de bergen aan Zuid Kan-Sou. Coin pittoresque du Kan-Sou Sud.”  A small farm is shown at the foot of the mountains of  southern Kan-Sou.The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Imp. de la Sté Belge de Phototypie, Etterbeek-Bruxelles.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81361
title: Huang River, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut.  Missions de Scheut.  China ‘Kan-Sou’.  8.  Tchoung-Wei-Sien.  De gele stroom (Hoang-ho).  ̶   Le fleuve jaune (Hoang-ho).”  The Hoang-ho [Huang] or Yellow River is shown flowing past the city of Kan-Sou.  The steep mountains are seen in the distance.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Imp. de la Sté Belge de Phototypie, Etterbeek-Bruxelles.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81358
title: Children at Sainte Enfance Mission, Tianjin, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “La Sainte Enfance de Tientsin (Chine).”  Little children sit in the courtyard with their books at the mission in Tientsin [Tianjin].  A missionary sister teacher stands at the back of the group.  The name of the publisher  “Heliogravure Aulard et Cie – Paris.”  is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81368
title: Infant care at the Catholic Mission, Shantou, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission Catholique.  – Swatow (Chine).  Une Petite Fille pour 10 sous.”  Two missionary sisters pose with an infant and a Chinese woman at the Catholic Mission at Swatow [Shantou].  One missionary sister is shown putting a coin in the hand of the worker to demonstrate how little is needed to provide care for the infant.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81369
title: Rickshaw ride, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Sœurs Saint-Joseph de L’apparition.  En pousse-pousse pour se rendrea l’Ecole chinoise.”  A rickshaw carries two missionary sisters to the Chinese school.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Lisez et Propagez ‘Allez’, Bulletin des Missiions, 245, Avenue de la Capelette, Marseille. C.C. 93-48 Marseille.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81367
title: Missionary father journeys by horseback, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Vicariato Apostolico del Ho Nan Settentrionale (Cina). Missionario in viaggio.”  A missionary father traveling by horseback is shown on the road along with a man on foot leading a pack horse.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81366
title: Operating room, Shanghai, China, ca.1920-1949

description: “Le Francescane Missionarie di Maria in Missione – Shanghai (Cina).  Opere per I Malati – Una sala d’operazione all’Ospedale Generale.”   A big lamp hangs over a table in a sparse operating room at the General Hospital at Shanghai.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Le Francescane Missionarie di Maria in Missione. Almanacco – 12, Via Giusti – Roma.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81355
title: Children dressed for summer, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Le Francescane Missionarie di Maria in Missione – Fang-Tze (Cina).  Scene di Bimbi – I. Cinesini in costume d’estate.”  Little children in typical summer clothing stand at a garden wall with a missionary sister.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Le Francescane Missionarie di Maria in Missione. Almanacco – 12, Via Giusti – Roma.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81372
title: Railway station, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missioni Salesiane Shiu Chow  ̶  Cina.  La stazione ferroviaria di Shiu Chow.”  The railway station at Shiu Chow is shown with people waiting on the station platform for an approaching train.  Several sets of railroad tracks are visible.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Colla vostra carità abbiamo stabilito le Missioni sino agli ultimi confini della terra.  Sac. Giovanni Bosco.  Società Editrice Internazionale  -  Torino.  Si vendono a beneficio delle Missioni Salesiane a L. 1.50 la dozzina.  Direzione:  Via Cottolengo, 32 Torino (9).”  There are several lines of handwriting in Italian on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81373
title: Buildings in Kunming, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Yunnan (Cina) – Serie I  ̶  1. Kunming – Paesaggio.”  Several buildings in the town of Kunming are seen from the river.  High mountains are seen in the distance.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “La Missione Camilliana dello Yunnan (Cina).  propaga la fede e la civiltà per mezzo dell’assistenza agli ammalati.  Scrivere a: ‘Missioni Camilliane’, Via R. Boscovich, 25 Milano 504.  Telefono 21.745.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81374
title: Opulent tomb, China, ca.1920-1940

description: Yunnan (Cina) – Serie I  ̶  4.  Davanti alla tomba di un grande personaggio.”  A missionary father poses in front of a magnificent tomb on a hillside.  Statues and carvings decorate the high columned entrance and the low marble wall that surrounds the circular tomb.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “La Missione Camilliana dello Yunnan (Cina).  propaga la fede e la civiltà per mezzo dell’assistenza agli ammalati.  Scrivere a: ‘Missioni Camilliane’, Via R. Boscovich, 25 Milano 504.  Telefono 21.745.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81375
title: Near shore on Lake Kunming, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Yunnan (Cina) – Serie I  ̶  2.  Sul lago di Kunming.”    Several small water crafts are shown near shore on Lake Kunming.  One boat has a single center mast with a tall rectangular sail. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “La Missione Camilliana dello Yunnan (Cina).  propaga la fede e la civiltà per mezzo dell’assistenza agli ammalati.  Scrivere a: ‘Missioni Camilliane’, Via R. Boscovich, 25 Milano 504.  Telefono 21.745.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81376
title: Sailing on Lake Kunming, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Yunnan (Cina) – Serie I  ̶  3.  Kunming il lago.”   Kunming Lake is depicted with numerous sailboats heading up or down the lake.  Vegetation is seen growing up through the water near shore.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “La Missione Camilliana dello Yunnan (Cina).  propaga la fede e la civiltà per mezzo dell’assistenza agli ammalati.  Scrivere a: ‘Missioni Camilliane’, Via R. Boscovich, 25 Milano 504.  Telefono 21.745.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81377
title: Rainy season, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Yunnan (Cina) – Serie I  ̶  10.  Hweitseh; periodo dell pioggie.”   Dark clouds are shown in the sky over rooftops during the rainy season.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “La Missione Camilliana dello Yunnan (Cina).  propaga la fede e la civiltà per mezzo dell’assistenza agli ammalati.  Scrivere a: ‘Missioni Camilliane’, Via R. Boscovich, 25 Milano 504.  Telefono 21.745.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81378
title: Wintertime, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Yunnan (Cina) – Serie I  ̶  9.  Aspetto invernale.”  The dark winter branches of a tall tree stand out against a background of white snow as it fall on the rooftops below.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “La Missione Camilliana dello Yunnan (Cina).  propaga la fede e la civiltà per mezzo dell’assistenza agli ammalati.  Scrivere a: ‘Missioni Camilliane’, Via R. Boscovich, 25 Milano 504.  Telefono 21.745.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81379
title: Making silk flowers at the convent, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Serie XII – Han-kow – Il ‘Convento italiano’ delle Missionarie Canossiane: a unne al lavoro.”  (“A Nun at work.”)  Young girls at the convent at Han-kow [Wuhan] are shown working at a table making artificial silk flowers.  Bouquets and single flowers hang from wires above the work area.  A missionary sister provides instruction at a separate table.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “A beneficio dell’ Associazione Nazionale per soccorrere italiani i Missionari (riconosciuta in Ente Morale)  ̶  Segretariato Generale:  Torino 4, Via Accademia delle Scienze.  L’Associazione Nazionale promuove la diffusione della lingua italiana in ogni parte de mondo.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81380
title: Conducting business, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Serie XI – Cina – Burocrazia cinese.”  Four men look on as two others are at a desk writing.  The interior of the building has decorative hangings suspended from the walls and rolled fabric which can be raised and lowered with a system of cords.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “A beneficio dell’ Associazione Nazionale per soccorrere italiani i Missionari (riconosciuta in Ente Morale)  ̶  Segretariato Generale:  Torino 4, Via Accademia delle Scienze.  L’Associazione Nazionale promuove la diffusione della lingua italiana in ogni parte de mondo.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81381
title: Park near the port, Hong Kong, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Serie XI – Hong Kong  – Lungo il mare.”  Shipping vessels are shown near the docks at a port in Hong Kong.  People are seen walking along the quay and resting on park benches under trees nearby.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “A beneficio dell’ Associazione Nazionale per soccorrere italiani i Missionari (riconosciuta in Ente Morale)  ̶  Segretariato Generale:  Torino 4, Via Accademia delle Scienze.  L’Associazione Nazionale promuove la diffusione della lingua italiana in ogni parte de mondo.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81382
title: Precarious river crossing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Serie XI – Cina  – Passaggio pericoloso.”  Porters are shown transporting people in palanquins across a river on a narrow bamboo footbridge.  A pack animal loaded with goods is following behind.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “A beneficio dell’ Associazione Nazionale per soccorrere italiani i Missionari (riconosciuta in Ente Morale)  ̶  Segretariato Generale:  Torino 4, Via Accademia delle Scienze.  L’Associazione Nazionale promuove la diffusione della lingua italiana in ogni parte de mondo.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81383
title: Wuhan riverfront, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Serie XII – Han kow – La concessione tedesca.”  People are shown out on the riverfront at Han-kow [Wuhan]after the German concession.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “A beneficio dell’ Associazione Nazionale per soccorrere italiani i Missionari (riconosciuta in Ente Morale)  ̶  Segretariato Generale:  Torino 4, Via Accademia delle Scienze.  L’Associazione Nazionale promuove la diffusione della lingua italiana in ogni parte de mondo.”  There are several lines of handwriting in Italian on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81384
title: Boats wait on a canal, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Serie XI – Cina Un canale.”  Small covered boats are shown docked along the edge of a canal. A person is seen on a gangplank heading to shore.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “A beneficio dell’ Associazione Nazionale per soccorrere italiani i Missionari (riconosciuta in Ente Morale)  ̶  Segretariato Generale:  Torino 4, Via Accademia delle Scienze.  L’Associazione Nazionale promuove la diffusione della lingua italiana in ogni parte de mondo.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81385
title: Dispensary for children, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Dispensaire pour les infants malades (Misson du Kiang-Sou).”  Parents with sick children are shown outside the mission dispensary.  A mother with her infant is shown receiving medicine from a clinic worker.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Procure Générale du Kiang-Nan – 21, rue de Sèvres, Paris VIe.  Art Catholique, Paris.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81386
title: Mission seminary, Yantai, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “Grand Séminaire de la Mission du Chan-Tong Oriental (Chine).  Tout près, Œuvres de Saint-Antoine. Dans le lointain, la Ville de Tchefou.  Mission des Franciscains.”  The imposing Western style mission seminary is depicted with several out buildings nearby.  Three missionary fathers stand in a clearing next to the walled school.  The city of Tchefou [Yantai] is seen in the distance.  The name of the publisher “Phototypie CH Chambon, Bordeaux.”  is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81387
title: Travel by horseback, China, 1920-1940

description: “Moyen de Locomotion dans la Mission du Chan-Tong Oriental (Chine).  Mission des Franciscains.”  A missionary sister is shown traveling on a country road by horseback.   The horse or donkey also carries two large baskets suspended on both sides.  A woman leads the animal and a little child walks along as other pack animal pass by.  The name of the publisher “Phototypie CH Chambon, Bordeaux.”  is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81388
title: Missionary father teachers and boys at mission school, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “37.  Gan-Chouen.  ̶   Ecole de la Sainte-Enfance (garçons).  (Kouy-Tcheou. Chine).”   Missionary father teachers and students pose outside the mission school for boys.  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-c123-81389
title: Settlement near the river, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “20.  Environs de Kouiyang.   ̶   Pagode et moulins près de la riveère.  (Kouy-Tcheou. Chine).”   Missionary fathers along with several men and a child are shown on a hillside above a river.  A large pagoda built into the hill and a mill can be seen on the opposite side of the river.  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-c123-81390
title: Chinese woman and man, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “20.  Indidgènes ‘Pou la’  (Kouy-Tcheou. Chine).”   A Chinese woman and Chinese man are depicted next to a building.  Both wear hats and are dressed for cold weather.  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-c123-81391
title: Little boy, Sichuanese lady and little girl, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Petit garçon.  Young boy.  Dame Setchoanaise.  Setchoanese lady.  Petite fille.  Young girl.”  A young boy is depicted in traditional dress holding a fan.  A Sichuanese woman posing with a Pekinese dog wears a jeweled headband and earrings and is dressed in an embroidered jacket over pants.  A little girl sitting on a large carved wooden chair wears a coat and hat and a long bead necklace.  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-c123-81392
title: Extended Chinese Christian family, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “39  Gan-Chouen.  ̶   Une famille chrètienne.  (Kouy-Tcheou. Chine).”  Members of a Chinese Christian family are depicted in their garden around a center table displaying a clock.  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-c123-81393
title: Monk's tomb, Guiyang, China, ca.1920-1940

description: “15 Kouiyang.  ̶   (Kouy-Tcheou. Chine).  Pagode de Kien-lin-chan.  Cimetière.  Tombeaux de Bonzes.”   Missionary fathers are depicted in a cemetery at the tomb of a monk.  Several men and boys sit at the base of a large stone burial marker.  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.