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DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91572
title: Government Building, Lagos, Nigeria, 1950

description: "and pass an old government building with a corrugated zinc roof, framed by palms and bougainvillea, and -" An exterior view of a government building on Broad Street 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91573
title: House on Broad Street, Lagos, Nigeria, 1950

description: "a more modern residence that might belong to a Mohammedan prince or a rich trader," An exterior view of a house on Broad Street, 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-c123-91574
title: The First Baptist Church, Lagos, Nigeria, 1950

description: "An imposing church building carried the sign: 'First Baptist Church of Lagos'." An exterior view of the First Baptist Church 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-c123-91575
title: Methodist Girls High School, Lagos, Nigeria, 1950

description: "The Methodists also have strong missions in the country and operate schools for both boys and girls." An exterior view of a Methodist Girls High School 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91576
title: Methodist Boys High School, Lagos, Nigeria, 1950

description: "These boys are waiting for the bell to march in at the Methodist Boys School. A large Methodist church bears the date 1869." A group of Nigerian boys who attend the Methodist Boys School in Lagos, Nigeria wait for the school day to begin. 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-c123-91577
title: Methodist Students, Lagos, Nigeria, 1950

description: "These Yoruba boys do not remember West African fetish worship. Their families have been Methodists for generations." Nigerian boys who attend the Methodist Boys School 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91578
title: The United States of America Consulate, Lagos, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Finally we see Old Glory waving in front of the consulate, where Mr. Stanton, the consul-general gives us a hearty welcome." An exterior view of the United States Consulate 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91579
title: First Baptist Church, Lagos, Nigeria, 1950

description: "On our return down Broad Street we again pass the First Baptist Church, a monument to a century of mission work by the Baptists in Nigeria." An exterior view of the First Baptist Church 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.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91580
title: A Small Airplane, Lagos, Nigeria, 1950

description: "We leave Lagos for Port Harcourt in a tiny West African Airways 'Dove' and-"  A small plane missionaries from Churches of Christ used to fly from Lagos, Nigeria to Port Harcourt, Nigeria in order to meet with indigenous evangelists in the area. 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-c123-91581
title: The Southern Nigerian Jungle, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Soon we are winging our way over the palm jungles or southern Nigeria toward Efik land." An aerial view of the southern Nigerian jungle. 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-c123-91582
title: Airport, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Arriving at Port Harcourt airport, a landing strip carved out of dense jungle." An exterior view of the airport at 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-c123-91583
title: The Airport, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1950

description: "The airport is about ten miles by road from the town of Port Harcourt. We were fortunate to catch a ride in a chauffeured estate car." An exterior view of the airport 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-c123-91584
title: The Port Harcourt Government Rest House, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1950

description: "We enter the grounds of the Port Harcourt government rest house, which is more comfortable [than] the hotels of Lagos." The Port Harcourt government rest house where American missionaries from Churches of Christ, Eldred Echols and Boyd Reese, stayed before meeting with Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien. 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-c123-91585
title: A Chalet at the Port Harcourt Government Rest House, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Our 'chalet' at the rest house had a bed-room, sitting room, and wonder-of wonders in West Africa, a private bath." An exterior view of the house American missionaries from Churches of Christ, Boyd Reese and Eldred Echols, stayed in at the Port Harcourt Government Rest House. 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-c123-91586
title: Vulture, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1950

description: "We set out for town along the 'tar-mac' and meet a culture, whose tribe constitutes most of the citizenry of Port Harcourt." A vulture stands next to a street leading from the Airport to 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-c123-91587
title: Boyd Reese, Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien, and J. U. Akpan, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Before we reach town we run into Brethren Essien and Akpan, who have come down from Ikot Usen to meet us." Boyd Reese (left) speaks with Coolidge Akpan Okon Essien (middle) and J. U. Akpan (right). Essien was the leader of a Nigerian "Restoration Movement" similar to that of American Churches of Christ and Akpan was a preacher and evangelist in the movement. 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-c123-91588
title: Taxi Drivers, Port Harcourt Nigeria, 1950

description: "We hire these two and their taxi to carry us to Aba. When our Aba taxi failed to materialize, they took us on to Ikot Usen." Two Nigerian taxi drivers. 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-c123-91589
title: The Road to Ikot Usen, Aba, Nigeria, 1950

description: "The road stretches from the rest house through the town of Aba, 40 miles away." The road that connected the Nigerian town of Aba to 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-c123-91590
title: The Church of Christ in Ikot Usen, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "After long hours we arrive at Ikot Usen and stop in front of the church building -" A taxi parked in front of the Church of Christ building 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-c123-91591
title: Church Members, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Where some friendly brethren and a crowd of naked little boys have been waiting for hours to see us." A crowd of local boys and Christians greet Boyd Reese and Eldred Echols upon their arrival to 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-c123-91592
title: Boyd Reese, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "We are conducted to the 'guest house' which the brethren have built for us and comfortably furnished with home-made furniture." Boyde Reese, American missionary from Churches of Christ, seated in front of a guest house in Ikot Use, 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-c123-91593
title: Chair, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "The chairs were cleverly contrived from the mid-ribs of palm leaves." A chair constructed from local materials in Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950. 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-c123-91594
title: Palm Ribs, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "These palm mid-ribs are also used for sheeting the thatch roof. They are 15 to 20 ft. long." Palm trees used for various purposes in the lives of the people of 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-c123-91595
title: Eldred Echols, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "We can site in the shade or our verandah -" Eldred Echols, American missionary from Churches of Christ. 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-c123-91596
title: House and Garden, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "and see our neighbor's house almost hidden in its garden of yams." A house and a garden 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-c123-91597
title: Church Building, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "A few rods away is the church house where nightly services are conducted." An exterior view of the church building 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-c123-91598
title: Kitchen, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "Our kitchen lacks some of the usual amenities -" A kitchen in a guest house 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-c123-91599
title: Three Boys, Ikot Usen, Nigeria, 1950

description: "but our water system never failed." Three boys from Ikot Usen hold water pots over their heads. 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.