cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15258
title: Mass before a Shrine, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "10 - Mission de Kisantu. Congo. Grotte de Notre-Dame de Lourdes" A congregation gathers for mass at a shrine to "Notre Dame de Lourdes." The clergy are seated in chairs and the rest of the congregation are sitting on the ground facing the shrine.; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15212
title: Portrait of a man, Kisangani, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Portrait of an elderly man, posed sitting outside holding an umbrella in his right arm.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Stanley-Falls. Missie der Priesters van het H. Hart- Mission des Pretres du Sacre-Coeur" There is also information about the printer: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15227
title: Portrait of a young boy, Kisangani, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Portrait of a young boy dressed in traditional clothing also wearing a hat is standing, posed outside.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Stanley-Falls. Missie der Priesters van het H. Hart- Mission des Pretres du Sacre-Coeur" There is also information about the printer: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15612
title: Pavilion in garden near the river, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Exterior view of a structure near the river with many plants around.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and also contains information about the mission agency: "Mission des PP. Jesuites au Congo. - Missie der PP. Jezuieten in Kongo." There is also the caption: "Jardin d'essais de Kisantu. Pavillon. - Proeftuin van Kisantu. Bij den vijver." ("Experimental garden of Kisantu. Pavilion"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14114
title: Mother and child, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: A mother is in the forest, wearing traditional clothing and a head dressing, carrying her baby on her back secured by a cloth.; The back of the postcard is blank with a caption and printed information about the mission agency: "Mother and child in West Africa. - Baby is safe and comfortable and well out of the busy mother's way. Notice how strong and tall and well-built the woman is. Nowhere in the world has woman more freedom, or makes more energetic use of it, than in some parts of West Africa.- W.M.M.S. Postcards. Series O."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14052
title: Christian family, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: A couple is posed with their four children. They are all wearing crucifixes.; The back of the postcard is blank with information about the Catholic mission agency and a caption: "Missionarissen van Afrika (Witte Paters). 2. Een christen familie (Bunyoro-Streek.-Uganda), Missionnaires d'Afrique (Peres Blancs). 2. Famille chretienne (Bunyoro.- Uganda)." ("Christian family")and also information about the publisher: "Ern. Thill, Brussel."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m2414
title: Farthing family, Shanxi, China, ca.1886-1899

description: Formal portrait of the G.B. Farthing family in Chinese dress, parents and three children.; This missionary family was killed in the Boxer rebellion of 1900 in Shansi.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14004
title: Street scene with mosque, Tunis, Tunisia, ca.1920-1940

description: "Mosque and native shops, New Gate, Tunis." A number of people are on the street, walking around and talking to each other. The front of the postcard also contains information about the mission agency: "North Africa Mission. (Evangelical and Interdenominational), Working amongst Moslems in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Tripoli, and Egypt." and also information about the printer: Photo Garrigues Tunis - 52"; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in English.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14113
title: Travelers at rest, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: "S.P.G, coloured postcard No. 2. On the march in West Africa." Approximately eight travelers are sitting on the ground near thatched huts, with their belongings on the ground nearby. The front of the postcard also includes information about the mission agency: "The S.P.G. is about to resume the work in W. Africa which it began in 1751. P.T.O."; The back of the postcard is blank.  This is a colorized version of a duplicate black and white postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m2142
title: Men's volleyball team, Yenching University, Beijing, China, 1921

description: The Volley Ball Champion of 1927, Class of 1929
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m2081
title: Woman student in dormitory room, Yenching University, Beijing, China, 1941

description: "Two-girl bedroom 1941"  A woman student arranges a doll as a decoration on a shelf in her dormitory room.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14103
title: Caravan of missionaries, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: "C.M.S. Missionaries travelling in West Africa" (Church Missionary Society) A caravan of missionaries and indigenous assistants are making their way down the road in the middle of forest with the missionaries' supplies.; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14039
title: Seminary student, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: Ch. Marco Kasuncoa del Seminario di S. Giuseppe Nienga (Uganda)" A boy is  posed standing outside wearing a white robe.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains: "053638 E. Vertamy- Alba
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15404
title: Women and girls in a sewing class, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: 15. - Ouvroir (Soeurs de N.-D.). Kisantu - Naaischool (Zusters van O. L. V.)." ("Sewing School")A female clergy overlooks women and girls as they use sewing machines.; The back of the postcard contains a handwritten note in French and also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Mission des Jesuites- Kwango- Missie van de Jezuieten.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13998
title: Statue of the Virgin Mary with child, Tunisia, ca.1920-1940

description: A statue of the Virgin Mary and child is on a pillar outside of the Thibar Mission building. Priests in robes can be seen standing outside the building.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the Catholic mission agency "Scolasticat des Peres Blancs- Ste Croix de Thibar- Societe des Missionnaires d'Afrique (Peres Blancs)" and a caption: "Statue de Marie, Reine de l'Afrique" ("Statue of Mary the Queen of Africa")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14000
title: Thibar mission house, Tunisia, ca.1920-1940

description: Panoramic view of the Thibar Mission. The front of the postcard also contains information about the mission agency: "Societe des Missionnaires D'Afrique (Peres Blancs) - Scolasticat Ste- Croix de Thibar (Tunisie)"; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "Societe des Missionnaires D'Afrique (Peres Blancs)"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14146
title: Women working outdoors, Zambia, ca.1920-1940

description: A group of women and children are outside working in the land. Some women are holding large pots on their heads while others are holding flat items in their hands. There is a thatched hut nearby and the area seems to be fenced in.; The back of the postcard is blank with the caption: "8. - Lulenga Tongres Ste-Marie. - Quelques internes des Soeurs Blanches au travail. Aan't werk in de Missie der Witte Zusters." There is also printed information about the Catholic mission agency: "Postulats des Soeurs Missionnaires de N.D. d'Afrique (Soeurs Blanches) Herent (Br.)- Thielt (Fl. Oc.)"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15275
title: Exterior of mission house, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: An exterior view of a mission house, with a child in the foreground.; The back of the postcard contains a handwritten note in French and also contains information about the mission agency and caption: "Mission des Soeurs de Notre-Dame. Congo. Habitation des Soeurs.- Vue de face.  Missien der Zusters van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw. Woonhuis der Zusters. - Voorgevel." ("House of the Sisters") There is also information about the publisher: "Henri Georges, editeur, Bruxelles"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14153
title: Cycas tree, Zanzibar, Tanzania, ca. 1920-1940

description: "Missions des Peres du Saint-Esprit. - Zanguebar.- Nos arbres africains.- Un Cycas. - LL" ("Our African trees.- A Cycas.") A tall Cycas tree is planted near the side of a building.; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13993
title: Cloister at Thibar mission, Tunisia, ca.1920-1940

description: The tower of the mission complex is seen through the arches of the cloister.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the Catholic mission agency "Scolasticat des Peres Blancs- Ste Croix de Thibar- Societe des Missionnaires D'Afrique (Peres Blancs)" and a caption: "Le Cloitre"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15564
title: Boys near an alocasia plant, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Two boys pose outside beside an alocasia plant in the experimental garden.; The back of the postcard is blank and also contains information about the mission agency: "Mission des PP. Jesuites au Congo. - Missie der PP. Jezuieten in Kongo." There is also the caption: "Jardin d'essais de Kisantu. Alocasia (Oreilles d'elephant). - Proeftuin van Kisantu. Alocasia (Olifantsooren)." ("Elephant ears")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14075
title: Missionary sister providing medical treatment, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: Uganda - Armenapotheek van Rubaga." A missionary sister is tending to a Ugandan woman who is sitting on the ground.  Two other missionary sisters and several women and children look on. The front of the postcard also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Postulaat der Zusters Missionarissen van O.L. Vrouw van Afrika. (Witte Zusters van Kardinaal Lavigerie, Esch-bij-Boxtel).
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13999
title: Altar in Thibar chapel, Tunisia, ca.1920-1940

description: View of the altar in the Thibar Mission chapel.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the Catholic mission agency "Scolasticat des Peres Blancs- Ste Croix de Thibar- Societe des Missionnaires d'Afrique (Peres Blancs)" and a caption: "Chapelle de la Sainte Vierge" ("Chapel of the Blessed Virgin")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15288
title: Exterior of mission house, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: An exterior view of the side of the brick, mission house.; The back of the postcard is blank contains information about the mission agency and caption: "Mission des Soeurs de Notre-Dame. Congo. Habitation des Soeurs.- Vue de cote.  Missien der Zusters van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw. Woonhuis der Zusters. - Zygevel." ("House of the Sisters") There is also information about the publisher: "Henri Georges, editeur, Bruxelles"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13996
title: Mission house refectory, Tunisia, ca.1920-1940

description: The refectory contains a number of long tables with place settings and bench seating.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the Catholic mission agency "Scolasticat des Peres Blancs- Ste Croix de Thibar- Societe des Missionnaires d'Afrique (Peres Blancs)" and a caption: "Le Refectoire" ("The Refectory")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15219
title: Cathedral, Kisangani, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Stanleyville- Cathedrale." An exterior view of the cathedral, and the land in the front and side of the building.; The back of the postcard contains a handwritten note in French and also contains information about the mission agency: "Edit. par les Freres Maristes, Stanleyville (Congo Belge).
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14148
title: Stream bed in the forest, Zanzibar, Tanzania, ca. 1920-1940

description: "Missions des Peres du Saint-Esprit. - Zanguebar.- Une route Africaine dans le torrent. - LL." A stream bed in the middle of the forest is surrounded by trees.; The back of the postcard is has faint writing in the "addresse" section.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14152
title: Shrine for offerings, Zanzibar, Tanzania, ca. 1920-1940

description: "Missions des Peres du Saint-Esprit. - Zanguebar.- Case fetiche ou sont deposees les offrandes aux manes des ancetres. - LL." A structure outside meant for offering gifts to ancestors is made of sticks and a thatched covering. A few items can be seen on the ground by the structure.; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14140
title: Celebrating Mass outdoors, Zambia, ca.1920-1940

description: La Messe sous la tente" ("Mass under the tent") Several missionary fathers and indigenous children are holding communion beneath a tent. There is also printed information about the Catholic mission agency: "Missions des Peres Blancs d'Afrique. Vicariat Apostolique du Bangoueolo"; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the printer: "Imp. Bourgeois Freres, Chalon-S.-S
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14049
title: Men standing outside thatched roof church, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: 7. Uganda. - &lt;&lt; Mon eglise menance ruine &gt;&gt;" ("My Church threatened to collapse") A missionary and several men are standing outside a thatched roof church surrounded by trees.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "L'Oeuvre de la Propagation de la Foi soutient les Missions Catholiques du monde entier. Envoyer votre offrande par Cheques Postaux: Paris, 618-25 Lyon, 72-71. Propagation de la Foi, Lyon, 12, rue Sala, Paris, 5, rue Monsieur (VIIe)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14032
title: Christian family, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: Missions D'Afrique - Famille chretienne de l'Ouganda" ("Christian family of Uganda") The husband and wife are ouside sitting down and the wife is holding a baby in her arms. Ten children are sitting and standing posed near the couple.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Seours Missionnaires de N.-D. d'Afrique- Saint Charles, par Birmandreis (Alger)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14011
title: Monseigneur Merio, Tunisia, ca.1920-1940

description: "Monseigneur Merio" Monseigneur Merio is standing posed for the portrait, with a coat over his shoulders and a medal attached to the ribbon around his neck. The front of the postcard also contains the following information: "Protonotaire apostolique Directeur general de l'OEuvre Pontificale de la Sainte-Enfance Aumonier general en France de l'Ordre Souverain de Malte, des Chevaliers Pontificaux, des Cameriers du Pape Officier de la Legion d'Honneur, Officier d'Academie Chevalier de Malte, Grand Officier de l'Ordre du Saint-Sepulcre Officier de l'Ordre de Leopold, Commandeur de Polonia Restituta de Merite Civil d'Espagne, du Ouissant Alouite Cherifien, du Nichan-Iftikhar.; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14235
title: Students of the Primary School at Ing Tai, Fujian, China, 1933

description: The Rev. Edward Huntington Smith is seated amongst the students of the Primary School at Ing Tai (second in from the right, fourth row in from the front).  His wife, Grace W. Thomas Smith, is seated between two other missionaries (seven in from the left, fourth row in from the front). This school had a six year long program of study for the Chinese children.; The Smiths were a family of Congregational missionaries in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou]. Edward Huntington Smith devoted nearly 50 years of his life to running an orphanage, raising funds, and promoting Christian education in Ing Tai, Fukien [Fujian], China. His wife, Grace W. Thomas Smith served as a Kindergarten teacher in the United States and China.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15268
title: Exterior view of a monastery, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Couvent des Soeurs - Kisantu 1923, Klooster der Zusters - Kisantu 1923" ("Monastery of the Sisters") An exterior view of a convent seen behind the large trees in the front of the building.; The back of the postcard contains a handwritten note in French and also contains information about the mission agency: "Mission des Soeurs de Notre-Dame au Congo Belge. Zending der Zusters van Onze Lieve Vrouw in Belgisch
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13978
title: Agricultural exposition, Palime, Togo, ca. 1920-1940

description: Exposition agricole de Palime- Les bananes" ("Agricultural Exposition of Palime-Bananas") Palime [Kpalime] Several bunches of bananas are on the ground and on a table, along with a number of other fruits. The front of the postcard contains printed information about the misison agency: "69. Missions Africaines, 150, cours Gambetta, Lyon- Vicariat Apostolique du Togo."; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the printer: "A. Michel, edit, 30 bis, Pl. Bellecour, Lyon.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15600
title: Palm trees, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: View of a cluster of palm trees in the experimental garden.; The back of the postcard is blank and also contains information about the mission agency: "Mission des PP. Jesuites au Congo. - Missie der PP. Jezuieten in Kongo." There is also the caption: "Jardin d'essais de Kisantu. Variete de palmiers. - Proeftuin van Kisantu. Palmboomen." ("Experimental garden of Kisantu. Varieties of palms")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14033
title: Children being taught for First Communion, Kisubi, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: Kisubi (Uganda).- Les Premiers Communiants" Approximately fifty children are outside by a large thatched building, sitting in groups in circles learning from a missionary sister and her assistants.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Seours Missionaires de N.D. d'Afrique- Saint Charles, par Birmandreis (Alger)" The same photo is used in another postcard captioned "La Classe aux petit Negres.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14058
title: Mountain village, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, 1911

description: Written on the back of the photograph: " A typical mountain village. This was taken only two miles above our house. See the children under the banyan tree watching the foreigner taking the picture." Written on the front of the picture are the names of several Chinese persons and the phrase "by Gold."; This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family, missionaries serving the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou].
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m2059
title: Women students in gymnastics class, Yenching University, Beijing, China, 1941

description: Girls in the tumbling class, 1941.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15261
title: Group outside a chapel, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: 41. Chapelle de Lala. - Kisantu- Kapel van Lala." ("Chapel of Lala") A male clergy and several indigenous persons are standing outside a small wooden thatched roof chapel.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Mission du Kwango. Kwango- Missie.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14001
title: Missionary sisters providing medical care, Tunisia, ca.1920-1940

description: "Thibar (Tunisie) - En attendant la visite du Dispensaire" Tunisie [Tunisia] Two missionary sisters are outside giving a group of women and children medical attention. One sister is wrapping a white cloth around the arm of a woman while another missionary sister is kneeling administering medicine to the leg of a girl.; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13991
title: Thibar chapel, Tunisia, ca.1920-1940

description: Interior view of the Thibar Chapel, showing two people sitting on the pews.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the Catholic mission agency "Scolasticat des Peres Blancs- Ste Croix de Thibar- Societe des Missionnaires D'Afrique (Peres Blancs)" and a caption: "La Chapelle"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13976
title: Atakpame Station, Atakpame, Togo, ca. 1920-1940

description: Kaiserl. Regierungsstation Atakpame" ("Government station in Atakpame") A panoramic view of the government station with a number of buildings in a large open area and hills and trees in the distance.; The back of the postcard has is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Verlag der Kathol. Mission Lome
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14050
title: Illustration of indigenous martyrs, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Peres Blancs- Les Bienheureux Martyrs de l'Ouganda 'Hommage de la race noitre au Christ Roi'" l'Ouganda (Uganda) An illustration of indigenous martyrs looking towards the sky, where Jesus is sitting on His throne with three angels around Him. On the front of the postcard the address area is handwritten in French.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14015
title: Travel on Lake Victoria, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: 11. Piroghe sul Lago Vittoria Nianza. Fu scoperto da Speke nel 1858, ha 68 mila Km.2 di superficie, all' altitudine di 1136 m. sul livello del mare. I primi Padri Bianchi lo traversarono nel 1879 per recarsi nell' Uganda." Approximately five boats are in the lake and there are a number of people on each boat.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note and also includes information about the Catholic mission agency: "Missioni del Padri Bianchi in Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13997
title: Thibar mission bedroom, Tunisia, ca.1920-1940

description: The bedroom contains a cot bed, and a desk with a bookshelf above it.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the Catholic mission agency "Scolasticat des Peres Blancs- Ste Croix de Thibar- Societe des Missionnaires d'Afrique (Peres Blancs)" and a caption: "Chambre de Scolastique" ("Scholastic chamber")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m15262
title: Young student teacher, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: 32. Jeune Instituteur. - Kisantu - Een jonge Schoolmeester." ("A young teacher") An older student is standing outside by a wooden board with French writing on it, teaching a younger one how to read.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Mission du Kwango. Kwango- Missie.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14012
title: Busanza waterfall, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: "11. Busanza Waterfall" A side-angle of Busanza waterfall and surrounding trees. The front of the postcard also contains information about the mission agency: "Ruanda Mission (C.M.S.)" Church Missionary Society; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14031
title: Indigenous and missionary sisters and students, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: Three missionary sisters are outside a building, sitting with a group of female clergy and  students.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency and a caption: "Missionarissen van Afrika (Witte Paters). 7. Het Noviciaat voor Inlandsche Zusters (Uganda). Missionnaires d'Afrique (Peres Blancs). 7. Noviciat des Soeurs indigenes (Uganda)" ("Novitiate of the indigenous sisters"), and also information about the publisher: "Ern. Thill, Brussel."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14005
title: Woman spinning wool, Tunisia, ca.1920-1940

description: A woman and a child are outside by a stone wall. The woman has a wool spinner in her hand and is kneeling by a jug.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "No 34- Mission des Peres Blancs- Tunisie" and also a caption: "La filature de laine aux environs de Thibar."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13984
title: Children and missionary sister, Enfida, Tunisia, ca.1920-1940

description: "Soeurs de Nevers.- Enfidaville (Tunisie) Quelques enfants de l'ouvroir Arabe" ("Some children of the Arabic workroom") Tunisie[Tunisia] A missionary sister is standing outdoors with a group of children who are wearing traditional clothing. The front of the postcard also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Collection de L'Oeuvre Pontificale de la Sainte-Enfance. 44. rue du Cherche-Midi.- Paris 6e"; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "L'Oeuvre Pontificale de la Sainte-Enfance bapiise chaque annee pres de 600.000 petits infideles. Elle en eleve pres de Un million. De 1843 a 1930, elle a fait baptiser 25 millions d'enfants et a envoye aux missions 350 millions de francs.