cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91600
title: The Village Chief, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "A leading chief, who is a Christian, comes to pay his respects. His name is Akpan Okoku. Bro. Ekanem is on his left." Two leaders from the local church and the village chief. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91601
title: J. U. Akpan, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Frequent callers are Evangelist J. U. Akpan and Brother Essien." A portrait of J. U. Akpan a Christian evangelist in Ikot Usen, Nigeria. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91602
title: Villagers, Use Ndon, Nigeria, 1950

description: "These villagers of Use Ndon offered thirty acres of land for a mission site." A group photograph of villages from Use Ndon who offered land to missionaries from Churches of Christ to build a mission. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91603
title: Palm Trees, Use Ndon, Nigeria, 1950

description: "One corner of the property is covered with wine palms -" Property that villagers in Use Ndon offered to missionaries from Churches of Christ so that they could build a mission on it. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91604
title: Undergrowth, Use Ndon, Nigeria, 1950

description: "and other dense growth-" Another view of property offered by villagers from Use Ndon to missionaries from Churches of Christ for the purpose of constructing a mission. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91605
title: Pigs, Use Ndon, Nigeria, 1950

description: "where native pigs like to root and wallow -" Two wild pigs on property villagers from Use Ndon offered to missionaries from Churches of Christ to build a mission on. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91606
title: Potential Mission Site, Use Ndon, Nigeria, 1950

description: "but about twenty acres are cleared for cultivation. The coconut trees mark the outside boundary." Another view of property offered to missionaries from Churches of Christ by villagers from Use Ndon for the purpose of building a mission. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91607
title: Church Ruins, Use Ndon, Nigeria, 1950

description: "The Church of Scotland once started a building on the property but failed to count the cost. They have given up any claim to the land." Ruins of a mission started by the Church of Scotland. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91608
title: Property for a Mission, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "The other piece of property, offered by the Ikot Usen people, lies about 1/2 mile down the footpath from the village." Another piece of property offered to American missionaries from Churches of Christ by the people of Use Ndon for the purpose of building a mission station. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91609
title: A Spring on Property for a Mission Station, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Standing on the edge of the site, you can see a spring which flows at the foot of the large coconut [sic] palm in the center." Another view of a piece of property offered to American missionaries from Churches of Christ by the people of Use Ndon for the purpose of building a mission station. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91610
title: Palm Trees and Yams, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "On the other side it looks down a yam-covered slope toward a hill of coconut palms." Another view of a piece of property offered to American missionaries from Churches of Christ by the people of Use Ndon for the purpose of building a mission station. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91611
title: Potential Site for a Mission, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Several acres have been cleared and are planted in yams and cassava. The stand of palms in the background is on the property." Another view of a piece of property offered to American missionaries from Churches of Christ by the people of Use Ndon for the purpose of building a mission station. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91612
title: Baptismal Service, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "The Ikot Usen brethren and visitors gather at a stream a mile from the village for baptismal service." A baptismal service. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91613
title: Boyd Reese Baptizing New Christians, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Boyd Reese does the baptizing in very shallow water." Boyd Reese, American missionary from Churches of Christ, baptizes a villager from Ikot Usen. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91614
title: Coming Up Out of the Water, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "As one leaves the water -" A new Christian wades through the water after being baptized.  This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91615
title: A Baptismal Candidate Enters the Water, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Another goes in, until thirty in all are baptized." A baptismal candidate enters the river to be baptized. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91616
title: Boyd Reese Baptizes a Baptismal Candidate, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Baptismal Robes were scanty." Boyd Reese, American missionary from Churches of Christ, baptizes a baptismal candidate. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91617
title: Boyd Reese with a Baptismal Candidate, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Boyd's muscles became cramped from baptizing in the shallow water." Boyd Reese, American missionary from Churches of Christ, baptizes a baptismal candidate. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91618
title: The Tomb of a Village Chief, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "On our way home from the stream we photograph the tomb of a chief. A Christian cross mixes company with a" The tomb of a village chief in Ikot Usen, Nigeria. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91619
title: The Tomb of a Village Chief and His Son, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "pagan spirit house, but the dead man's son is not afraid to stand on the grave." The son of a dead village chief stands on the tomb of his father that mixes Christian and Pagan symbols. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91620
title: A Sign for a Church of Christ Mission, Ikot Mbuk, 1950

description: "We visited many village congregations, each proudly advertised with a prominent sign." A sign that advertises the presence of a Church of Christ mission in the village of Ikot Mbuk. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91621
title: Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Essien registers consternation at the news that we must leave the next day." A portrait of Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, the person who started a Christian movement in Nigeria similar in doctrine and practice to American Churches of Christ. Essien began the movement after completing a Bible correspondence course from the Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ, located in Nashville, Tennessee. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91622
title: The Airport Part 2, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1950

description: "The next afternoon fins us back at Port Harcourt waiting for the "Dove" to arrive from Enugu." The airport outside of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91623
title: Preparing for a Landing, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1950

description: "'Plane sighted' and the emergency truck heads onto the landing strip." Emergency trucks at the Port Harcourt airport in Nigeria prepare for a plane-landing.  This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91624
title: The Niger River, Nigeria, 1950

description: "An hour later we are flying over the mighty Niger with a great river steamer just visible as a plumed speck." An aerial view of the Niger river. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91625
title: The Airport, Lagos, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Late afternoon figs [sic] us back at Lagos airport." The airport outside of Lagos, Nigeria. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91626
title: The Ikeja Arms Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria, 1950

description: "This time we stay in the Ikeja Arms Hotel, eight miles from Lagos." An exterior view of a hotel outside of Lagos, Nigeria. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91627
title: Palm Trees and Weaver Birds, Lagos, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Weaver bird nests festoon the palm trees around the Ikeja Arms." Palm trees full of birds next to the Ikeja Arms Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. This photograph comes from an album that recounts Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese's visit to Nigeria in 1950. The Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Texas asked the two missionaries to visit Nigeria and report on an emerging indigenous Christian movement whose leader participated in a Bible correspondence course run by the Tennessee congregation. Upon their arrival, the missionaries found several thousand Christians led by Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, from the Efik tribe in Eastern Nigeria, whose doctrine and practice were similar to that of American Churches of Christ.