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DOI: 10.25549/impa-m798
title: View of settlement, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, ca. 1890

description: "Port Moresby, From the Island." View across bay from Elevera island to Port Moresby showing traditional housing on stilts at water's edge.; One of 113 albumen prints mounted in an album by W.G. Lawes. Formerly the first resident missionary on the South Sea island of Niue, Lawes transferred to Papua New Guinea in 1874 until his retirement in 1906. Lawes was a pioneer missionary photographer, and the first permanent non-indigenous resident of Papua New Guinea. He created the first photographic images of the islands and its peoples as well as images of missionary work, which were distributed commercially through Henry King of Sydney. Lawes' knowledge of, and role in, Papuan life was also of paramount importance to other photographers, particularly those of colonial government and expeditionary parties, such as the Australia-based professional photographer J. W. Lindt, who acknowledged the decisive role that Lawes played in facilitating his visit to Papua New Guinea and the photographic work he was able to carry out.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m804
title: Mission buildings under construction, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, ca. 1890

description: "New Native Church and Store, Port Moresby."; One of 113 albumen prints mounted in an album by W.G. Lawes. Formerly the first resident missionary on the South Sea island of Niue, Lawes transferred to Papua New Guinea in 1874 until his retirement in 1906. Lawes was a pioneer missionary photographer, and the first permanent non-indigenous resident of Papua New Guinea. He created the first photographic images of the islands and its peoples as well as images of missionary work, which were distributed commercially through Henry King of Sydney. Lawes' knowledge of, and role in, Papuan life was also of paramount importance to other photographers, particularly those of colonial government and expeditionary parties, such as the Australia-based professional photographer J. W. Lindt, who acknowledged the decisive role that Lawes played in facilitating his visit to Papua New Guinea and the photographic work he was able to carry out.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m425
title: Crowds watching performance of dancing, Miarinarivo, Madagascar, 1903

description: "Singing and Dancing" "Miarinarivo, le 16 Oct, 1903". View of crowds gathered in a circle around dancers beside hill.; One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m423
title: Women taking silk spiders, Madagascar, ca. 1900

description: "Taking spiders for silk making". Three women working amongst trees and fences designed to attract spiders.; One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m86
title: View of Antananarivo, Madagascar, ca. 1865-1885

description: "Antanànarìvo, from west". View of town showing houses, church, palace and surrounding walls.; John Parrett served as a printer for the London Missionary Society in Madagascar from 1862 to 1885, first at the capital Tananarive [now Antananarivo] then, following a period of furlough in England from 1873 to 1875, at Amparibe. Parrett sailed to Madagascar in 1862 as part of a large missionary party comprising Dr and Mrs Andrew Davidson , Mr and Mrs Robert Toy, schoolmaster Charles Thomas Stagg and Mrs Stagg, Reverend John Duffus and Reverend William Edward Cousins. The party was sent to aid Reverend William Ellis who had pioneered the re-introduction of missionaries to Madagascar in 1862 on the accession of King Radama II to the throne, following the death of Queen Ranavalona I in 1861.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m806
title: View from mainland to Elevera Island, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, ca. 1890

description: "View from Mission House, Port Moresby." Group in foreground, standing within fencing of mission compound, comprising woman in western dress holding baby, and girls in traditional clothing of grass skirts with young children. Houses of Port Moresby and Elevera island visible behind them.; One of 68 albumen prints in album by W.G. Lawes. Formerly the first resident missionary on the South Sea island of Niue, Lawes transferred to Papua New Guinea in 1874 until his retirement in 1906.  Lawes was a pioneer missionary photographer, and the first permanent non-indigenous resident of Papua New Guinea. He created the first photographic images of the islands and its peoples as well as images of missionary work, which were distributed commercially through Henry King of Sydney. Lawes' knowledge of, and role in, Papuan life was also of paramount importance to other photographers, particularly those of colonial government and expeditionary parties, such as the Australia-based professional photographer J. W. Lindt, who acknowledged the decisive role that Lawes played in facilitating his visit to Papua New Guinea and the photographic work he was able to carry out.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m805
title: Missionary with wife outside house, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, ca. 1890

description: "Tamate's House, Port Moresby." James Chalmers seated on steps to house, with his wife and boys from his household. Chalmers was killed by men from Goarbari island whilst travelling to the Fly River in an attempt to extend the territories of their mission.; One of 113 albumen prints mounted in an album by W.G. Lawes. Formerly the first resident missionary on the South Sea island of Niue, Lawes transferred to Papua New Guinea in 1874 until his retirement in 1906. Lawes was a pioneer missionary photographer, and the first permanent non-indigenous resident of Papua New Guinea. He created the first photographic images of the islands and its peoples as well as images of missionary work, which were distributed commercially through Henry King of Sydney. Lawes' knowledge of, and role in, Papuan life was also of paramount importance to other photographers, particularly those of colonial government and expeditionary parties, such as the Australia-based professional photographer J. W. Lindt, who acknowledged the decisive role that Lawes played in facilitating his visit to Papua New Guinea and the photographic work he was able to carry out.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m801
title: Government house, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, ca. 1890

description: "Government House, Port Moresby." Two men stand on verandah.; One of 113 albumen prints mounted in an album by W.G. Lawes. Formerly the first resident missionary on the South Sea island of Niue, Lawes transferred to Papua New Guinea in 1874 until his retirement in 1906. Lawes was a pioneer missionary photographer, and the first permanent non-indigenous resident of Papua New Guinea. He created the first photographic images of the islands and its peoples as well as images of missionary work, which were distributed commercially through Henry King of Sydney. Lawes' knowledge of, and role in, Papuan life was also of paramount importance to other photographers, particularly those of colonial government and expeditionary parties, such as the Australia-based professional photographer J. W. Lindt, who acknowledged the decisive role that Lawes played in facilitating his visit to Papua New Guinea and the photographic work he was able to carry out.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m7837
title: Street  in Kialat, Shantou after the earthquake of February 1918, China

description: "Street in Kialat, Earthquake, February, 1918."; A set of photographs collected by Mary Paton a missionary with the English Presbyterian Mission in Swabue (near Shantou), 1914-1949.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m807
title: Expedition party at Hanua Bada, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 1885

description: "Native village, Port Moresby, and Mr. H.O. Forbes' Inland Exploration Party." Group gathered in village with equipment before embarking on exploration of inland British New Guinea [Papua New Guinea]. See also Record 3. One of 113 albumen prints mounted in an album by W.G. Lawes.; Dr Henry Ogg Forbes led an expedition to explore Mount Owen Stanley under the auspices of the Royal Geographical Society, British Association and Colonial Office between 1885 and 1886, during which this photograph was taken. He became Acting Deputy Commissioner of British New Guinea from 1886 to 1889, when he led a second expedition to Mount Owen Stanley. Lawes, who appears in a version of this group portrait by J.W. Lindt, was formerly the first resident missionary on the South Sea island of Niue, Lawes transferred to Papua New Guinea in 1874 until his retirement in 1906.  Lawes was a pioneer missionary photographer, and the first permanent non-indigenous resident of Papua New Guinea. He created the first photographic images of the islands and its peoples as well as images of missionary work, which were distributed commercially through Henry King of Sydney. Lawes' knowledge of, and role in, Papuan life was also of paramount importance to other photographers, particularly those of colonial government and expeditionary parties, such as the Australia-based professional photographer J. W. Lindt, who acknowledged the decisive role that Lawes played in facilitating his visit to Papua New Guinea and the photographic work he was able to carry out.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m437
title: Group portrait commemorating silver wedding anniversary, Madagascar, ca. 1910

description: "Mariage Volafotsy" "Rabetafafita and Razafimalala. Silver Wedding Day". Family portrait  of couple with children and grandchildren.; Mounted studio print, identified as the Studio of Ramilijaona in Tananarive.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m428
title: Group outside James Cameron's house, Analakely, Madagascar, ca. 1870-1875

description: "Mr Cameron's house at Anàlakèly". Group including Cameron sit or stand outside house with buildings, including the first mission hospital in the background. .; James Cameron was an artisan missionary who began work on the Martyr Memorial churches until his death in 1875. One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m407
title: Missionaries talking with group, Madagascar, ca. 1915

description: "Mr & Mrs Ridgwell, J Sharman" Missionaries talking with group, possibly the congregation after a church service.; One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m434
title: Group of prisoners, Madagascar, ca. 1890

description: "Half-starved prisoners under the old Hova regime = Queen Ranavalomanjaka Madagascar". Group portrait of men, some showing signs of emaciation or kwashiorkor.; Loose print from a set held by LMS Headquarters, captioned Madagascar, General Types. Received from Chase Salmon Osborn (1860-1949)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m432
title: Missionary's wife receiving subscriptions, Madagascar, ca.1910-1920

description: "Mrs Sharman receiving subscriptions". Mrs Sara Ann Sharman seated at a table outdoors with church officials and members.; Mrs Sharman worked to educate the wives of LMS students, and published a book on Madagascar, The Marytr's Isle, in 1919. She lived and worked in Madagascar with her husband, James Sharman, from 1892 to 1934. One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m421
title: Group portrait of congregation, Madagascar, ca. 1900

description: "A Country Congregation". Group portrait of villagers outside thatched hut.; One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m419
title: Trial of rebels, Madagascar, 1896

description: "General Gallieni givin[g judg]ement on heathen rebel leaders." Crowds gathered around four men kneeling to receive judgement from French governing forces.; One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m403
title: Missionaries inside church, Imerimandroso, Madagascar, ca. 1890

description: "Imèrimandroso church". Two missionaries seated inside empty church, possibly William Cousins and William Griffith.; One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m7840
title: Dormitory in the Girls' School, Shantou, China, s.d.

description: "Swatow school dormitory." A school for girls in Shantou was opened by English Presbyterian missionaries in 1873.; A set of photographs collected by Mary Paton a missionary with the English Presbyterian Mission in Swabue (near Shantou), 1914-1949.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m79
title: Royal camp and Review, Imahamasina,  Madagascar, ca. 1865-1885

description: "Imàhamàsina, Royal camp and Review". Large groups of indigenous people camped on plain. Royal camp visible in center.  Houses in foreground.; John Parrett served as a printer for the London Missionary Society in Madagascar from 1862 to 1885, first at the capital Tananarive [now Antananarivo] then, following a period of furlough in England from 1873 to 1875, at Amparibe. Parrett sailed to Madagascar in 1862 as part of a large missionary party comprising Dr and Mrs Andrew Davidson , Mr and Mrs Robert Toy, schoolmaster Charles Thomas Stagg and Mrs Stagg, Reverend John Duffus and Reverend William Edward Cousins. The party was sent to aid Reverend William Ellis who had pioneered the re-introduction of missionaries to Madagascar in 1862 on the accession of King Radama II to the throne, following the death of Queen Ranavalona I in 1861.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m420
title: Portrait of Benao, Sakalava Queen, Madagascar, 1896

description: "H.M. Benao, Sàkalàva Queen". Interior portrait of Benao, standing against chair.; One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m408
title: Missionary and wife outside small thatched mission house, Madagascar, ca. 1900

description: "A Mission House". Missionary and his wife outside home in village with Malagasy couple, possibly members of their household. Animals, possibly dogs or pigs, feeding.; One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m431
title: Missionaries with large group outside and on balcony of mission house, Makamisy, Madagascar, ca. 1920

description: "L.M.S. Misison House, Makamisy, Betsiléo".; One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m442
title: James Sibree outside church, Ambohitrarahaba, Madagascar, ca. 1900

description: James Sibree standing outside church, with four Malagasy men and the filanjana they have carried him there in.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m438
title: Group portrait of Pastor Ratsimandresy and family , Madagascar, ca. 1910

description: "Pastor ?Ratsimandresy and family, ?Ankadimbahoaka" group family portrait of indigenous pastor with his wife and children.; Commercial studio portrait.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m435
title: Mothers and babies with staff from the maternity ward, Imerimandroso Hospital, Madagascar, 1937

description: "Outpatients" [on reverse]. "Mothers and babies from the Maternity ward" [caption in LMS Chronicle]. Photographs taken around the time of the re-opening of the LMS hospital at Imerimandroso on 3 May 1937.; Loose print from a set held by LMS Headquarters, captioned Madagascar, General Types. Received from Mary Lochead, SRN, a medical missionary for the LMS in Madagascar from 1920 to 1952.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m418
title: Execution of rebels, Madagascar, 1896

description: "Shooting of Rainandriamampandry. JTH" [Initials of LMS missionary, J T Hardyman] Firing squad and French soldiers gathered to shoot the Minister of the Interior, Rainandriamampandry and Prince Ratsimamanga, the Queen's Uncle, for complicity with the rebellion of 1895. Their execution was ordered by General Gallieni. A priest kneels in prayer.; One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m430
title: William Gale visiting villages, Madagascar, ca. 1920

description: "Mr Gale about to start". Missionary preparing to leave village on bicycle while villagers gather to watch.; One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m415
title: Execution of rebels, Madagascar, 1896

description: "Shooting of Rainandriamampandry. JTH" [Initials of LMS missionary, J T Hardyman] Firing squad and French soldiers gathered to shoot the Minister of the Interior, Rainandriamampandry and Prince Ratsimamanga, the Queen's Uncle, for complicity with the rebellion of 1895. Their execution was ordered by General Gallieni.; One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m409
title: Students assembled in classroom, Madagascar, ca. 1900

description: "A School Examination". Group portrait of students seated in classroom.; One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m7846
title: Womens' School, Swabue, China, s.d.

description: "Womens' School Swabue."; A set of photographs collected by Mary Paton a missionary with the English Presbyterian Mission in Swabue (near Shantou), 1914-1949.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m85
title: View of Antananarivo from Anosy lake, Madagascar, ca. 1865-1885

description: "Antanànarìvo, from Anòsy". Panoramic view of town over lake, with two indigenous men at lake side.; John Parrett served as a printer for the London Missionary Society in Madagascar from 1862 to 1885, first at the capital Tananarive [now Antananarivo] then, following a period of furlough in England from 1873 to 1875, at Amparibe. Parrett sailed to Madagascar in 1862 as part of a large missionary party comprising Dr and Mrs Andrew Davidson , Mr and Mrs Robert Toy, schoolmaster Charles Thomas Stagg and Mrs Stagg, Reverend John Duffus and Reverend William Edward Cousins. The party was sent to aid Reverend William Ellis who had pioneered the re-introduction of missionaries to Madagascar in 1862 on the accession of King Radama II to the throne, following the death of Queen Ranavalona I in 1861.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12668
title: Missionary sisters sitting on donkeys, Egypt, ca.1900-1930

description: "12. ZIFTE (Egypte) - En Excursion apostolique." ("On apostolic journey.")  Two missionary sisters sit on donkeys and pose with at least sixteen Egyptian men, women, and children in a village.   Postcard issued by the "Congregation des Soeurs de N.-D. des APOTRES pour les Missions Africaines - VENISSIEUX (Rhone)."; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12667
title: Child sitting on the ground with chickens, Benin, ca.1900-1930

description: A small child wearing a beaded necklace sits on the ground and puts something into her mouth.  Chickens and birds of various sizes are walking around the child.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and contains a printed title: "Missions Africaines de Lyon - La Vie est Belle (Dahomey)." ("African Missions of Lyon - Life is Beautiful.")  The back also contains information about the printer: "Helio N.E.A. - Paris-Lille."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12679
title: Young fboy sitting on a donkey, Egypt, ca.1900-1930

description: In a flat open space, a young boy sits on a tattered saddle on the back of a donkey.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "EGYPTE. - 3. Camaradement, a califourchon sur le cou de son ane blanc et doux, un petit fellah rentre chez lui." ("Camaradement, astride on the neck of his white and soft ass, a small fellah returns to his place.")  Postcard issued by "Jesuites Missionnaires, 6, Rue d'Auvergne, Lyon."  The back also contains information about the printer: "Imprimerie M. LESCUYER, Lyon."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m452
title: Group portrait of Girls' Hostel residents sewing, Antananarivo,  Madagascar, ca. 1930

description: Group of girls sitting outside hostel sewing. Print received from Mary Lochead.; This print is one of a set taken by the commercial photographer Ramilijaona specifically for exhibition at L'Exposition Coloniale de Paris in 1931. Ramilijaona, who had begun working as a photographer in 1894, ran one of the largest studios in Madagascar, taking many family portraits against his trade mark classical backdrops. He was awarded a  medal in recognition of his photography at this Exposition. He was also a politician and writer.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12677
title: Missionary father converses with a man on the road, Egypt, ca. 1900-1930

description: In front of a stone wall, a missionary father talks with an Egyptian man dressed in white standing with a donkey.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "EGYPTE. - 5. Vieux missionnaire en conversation avec un pauvre aveugle orthodoxe, mais qui priant jour et nuit souvent, est mort en retrouvant la vraie lumiere."  Postcard issued by "Jesuites Missionnaires, 6, Rue d'Auvergne, Lyon."  The back also contains information about the printer: "Imprimerie M. LESCUYER, Lyon."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m838
title: Men seated on shore with canoe, Wari Island, Papua New Guinea, ca. 1890

description: "Canoe, Teste Island" [now Wari Island]. Men seated and standing on and around canoe on beach. House in background.; One of 113 albumen prints mounted in an album by W.G. Lawes. Formerly the first resident missionary on the South Sea island of Niue, Lawes transferred to Papua New Guinea in 1874 until his retirement in 1906. Lawes was a pioneer missionary photographer, and the first permanent non-indigenous resident of Papua New Guinea. He created the first photographic images of the islands and its peoples as well as images of missionary work, which were distributed commercially through Henry King of Sydney. Lawes' knowledge of, and role in, Papuan life was also of paramount importance to other photographers, particularly those of colonial government and expeditionary parties, such as the Australia-based professional photographer J. W. Lindt, who acknowledged the decisive role that Lawes played in facilitating his visit to Papua New Guinea and the photographic work he was able to carry out.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m828
title: View of houses in tree tops Veiburi, near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, ca. 1890

description: "Tree houses at Veiburi". View of houses in tree tops.; One of 113 albumen prints from an album by W. G. Lawes. Formerly the first resident missionary on the South Sea island of Niue, Lawes transferred to Papua New Guinea in 1874 until his retirement in 1906. Lawes was a pioneer missionary photographer, and the first permanent non-indigenous resident of Papua New Guinea. He created the first photographic images of the islands and its peoples as well as images of missionary work, which were distributed commercially through Henry King of Sydney. Lawes' knowledge of, and role in, Papuan life was also of paramount importance to other photographers, particularly those of colonial government and expeditionary parties, such as the Australia-based professional photographer J. W. Lindt, who acknowledged the decisive role that Lawes played in facilitating his visit to Papua New Guinea and the photographic work he was able to carry out.