cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14572
title: Lulua River, Kasai, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Congo -  Hemptinne - Kasai- Cascade de la Lulua." ("Cascade of the Lulua") A view of the rapids in the Lulua river. A few people can been seen sitting and standing on the rocks by the shore.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Propriete des "Missions de Scheut
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14573
title: Congregation outside the church, Kasai, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Merode-Salvator- De Kerk. ("The Church.") - L' Eglise" (" The Church.") A congregation gathers outside the church posed standing in rows.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Zusters van den H. Jozef, Zilverstraat, Brugge- Missien in Kasai, Congo." "Soeurs de St. Joseph, rue d'Argent, Bruges- Missions au Kasai, Congo." The back of the postcard also contains information about the printer: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14567
title: Men in a canoe, Kasai, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Sur le Kassai" ("On the Kasai") Drawing of men in a canoe traveling on the river. The front of the postcard also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "O'euvre des Missions Catholiques au Congo" "Siege Social: Rue de Tirlemont. 229 Louvain." There is also a handwritten message in French on the front.; The back of the postcard contains a handwritten address.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14574
title: Group of orphans with missionary sister, Kasai, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Merode-Salvator- Sr Fernande met weesjes. - Sr Fernande avec les orphelines." ("Sister Fernande with orphans.") A group of children are outside looking at the missionary sister who is seated. The sister seems to be an image inserted into the photograph.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Zusters van den H. Jozef, Zilverstraat, Brugge- Missien in Kasai, Congo." "Soeurs de St. Joseph, rue d'Argent, Bruges- Missions au Kasai, Congo." The back of the postcard also contains information about the printer: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13639
title: Young girl in a garden, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: A young girl stands in front of some bushes.; This photo is from the papers of Emily Susan Hartwell, who was an American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions missionary stationed in Foochow, Fukien from 1884.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13157
title: Kava ceremony, Samoa, ca.1900-1930

description: Two Samoan men and one woman sit on the ground near a large bowl.  The woman pours liquid into the cup of a third man who bends over the bowl.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "Missions Maristes d'Oceanie - 17 - Ceremonie du Kava aux Iles Samoa." ("Marist Missions of Oceania - 17 - Ceremony of Kava in the Samoa Islands.")  The back also contains information from the publisher: "Editions Procure, 123, Chemin de Choulans, Lyon." The Marists were a Catholic missionary order.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13159
title: Two Samoan children sitting on a mat, Samoa, ca.1900-1930

description: Two young Samoan children sit side by side on a grass mat.  The younger wears a large beaded necklace; the older wears a headband and a flower.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "Missions Maristes d'Oceanie - 3 - Types oceaniens: Bebes samoans." ("Marist Missions of Oceania - 3 - Kinds of Oceanians: Samoan babies.")  The back also contains information from the publisher: "Editions Procure, 123, Chemin de Choulans, Lyon." The Marists were a Catholic missionary order.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13158
title: Missionary sister poses with children, Samoa, ca.1900-1930

description: A missionary sister poses with six Samoan children who wear dresses, headbands, and flowers in their hair.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "Missions Maristes d'Oceanie - 18 - Soeur missionnaire de la Societe de Marie aux Samoa." ("Marist Missions of Oceania - 18 - Missionary Sister of the Company of Mary at Samoa.")  The back also contains information from the publisher: "Editions Procure, 123, Chemin de Choulans, Lyon."  The Marists were a Catholic missionary order.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13750
title: Min River, Fujian, China, ca. 1930

description: A small township can be seen on the opposite bank of the river. Several small boats are docked on the river by the town.; This photo is from the papers of Emily Susan Hartwell, an American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions missionary stationed in Foochow, Fukien from 1884.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14563
title: Women and missionary sister outside a hut, Kasai, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Merode-Salvator- Voor he hutje van een sieke. Devant la hutte d'un malade." ("Before the hut of a patient") A group of women and children are standing outside near a thatched hut, with a missionary sister who is standing near a child. One of the women is holding a basket on her head while the other holds a large stick in a wooden churn.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Zusters van den H. Jozef, Zilverstraat, Brugge- Missien in Kasai, Congo." "Soeurs de St. Joseph, rue d'Argent, Bruges- Missions au Kasai, Congo." The back of the postcard also contains information about the printer: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13162
title: Young girl in a festival costume, Samoa, ca.1900-1930

description: A young girl poses for a portrait wearing a headdress and other pieces of ceremonial clothing.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "Missions Maristes d'Oceanie - Petite fille en costume de fete (Samoa)." ("Marist Missions of Oceania - Small girl in a festival costume (Samoa).") The Marists were a Catholic missionary order.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14576
title: Catechists with a missionary priest, Kasongo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A missionary priest and a class of catechists are sitting and standing outside posed near a brick building.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains the caption: "60.- Le Pere Raes avec les catechistes de Kasongo (Haut-Congo)." ("The Priest Raes with the catechists of Kasongo") and also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Missions des Peres Blancs." The back of the postcard also contains information about the printer: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14509
title: Carpentry workshop, Kafubu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Congo Belge II- 7.- La Kafubu- Atelier de menuiserie." ("Carpentry workshop") A number of men and boys are working with wood and other materials on wooden benches.  The front of the postcard also contains: "Missions Salesiennes"; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Offrandes pour les Missions Salesiennes et renseignements: Groupe Missionnaire, 9, ch. de Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone). C.C.P., Lyon 58917.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13179
title: Missionary house at Rua Sura, Solomon Islands, ca.1900-1930

description: Rua Sura. L'habitation du Missionnaire."  ("Rua Sura. The dwelling of the Missionary.")  A missionary father leans on the railing of the porch of a two story house.  A large wooden stairway leads from the ground to the second level, where the main entrance is.; Postcard issued by "Missions Maristes d'Oceanie - Iles Salomon," a Catholic missionary order. The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and contains printed information from the publisher: "Sous-Procure des Missions - 6, rue de Bagneux, Paris-VIe.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13200
title: Indigenous men carrying large clubs, New Caledonia, ca.1900-1930

description: Two indigenous men wear grass bracelets and carry large clubs over their shoulders.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "Missions Maristes d'Oceanie. - 10 - Armes des caledoniens d'autrefois." ("Marist Missions of Oceania. - 10 - Weapons of the Caledoniens in former times.")  The Marists were a Catholic missionary order. The back also contains information from the publisher: "Editions Procure, 123, Chemin de Choulans, Lyon."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14575
title: Children playing a game with a missionary sister, Kasongo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Tous nos remerciements." ("All our thanks.") A group of children are outside with a missionary sister. One group is sitting on the ground in a circle, and the second group is standing in a circle holding hands with the sister.; The back of the postcard contains a handwritten address and also contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvre des Missionnaires de N.D. D'Afrique- Secretariat de Propagande: 33, Av. Porte de Hal, Bruxelles C.C.P.: 1245.53." There is also the caption: "Les petites s'amusent" ("The little ones amuse themselves") The back of the postcard also contains information about the printer: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13206
title: Marist Father catechizes a group of indigenous men and women, Oceania, ca.1900-1930

description: "69. OCEANIE (Iles du Pacifique) - Un Pere Mariste Catechise Les Jeunes Indigenes." ("69. OCEANIA (Islands of the Pacific) - A Marist Father Catechises Young Natives.")  Next to a thatched house, a missionary father sits on a stool with a book in his lap and teaches a group of over forty indigenous men, women, and children.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and contains printed information about the publisher: "L'Oeuvre de la Propagation de la Foi soutient les Missions catholiques du monde entier. Envoyez votre offrande par Cheques Postaux: Paris, 618-25 - Lyon, 72-71 -- Propagation de la Foi: Paris - 5, rue Monsieur (VIIe) -- Lyon - 12, Rue Sala." ("The Work of the Propagation of the Faith supports the Catholic Missions of the whole world. Send your offering by Postal check: Paris, 618-25 - Lyon, 72-71 -- Propagation of the Faith: Paris-5, rue Monsieur (VIIe) - Lyon-12, Rue Sala.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14634
title: Village leaders, Kasongo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A group of adults and one child are seated and standing outside. The women are dressed in traditional clothing. Some of the men are wearing robes and some are wearing suits.; The back of the postcard contains a handwritten message and contains the caption: "3.- Hoofdmannen te Kasongo." The back also contains information about the mission agency: "Missien der Witte Paters." There is also information about the publisher: "Ern. Thill, Brussel."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14538
title: Clergy celebrating mass, Kasai, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Missien van Scheut: Kongo. De eerste mis van den eersten zwarten priester uit Kasai." ("The first mass by the first black priest in Kasai") The priests are standing before the altar, celebrating mass.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Missien van Scheut- Postcheck. 1269.90" The back of the postcard also contains information about the printer: "Imprimerie de la Bourse, Antwerpen.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14524
title: Bridge made of branches, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Four men are walking across a bridge made of branches.; The back of the postcard is blank and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kongo) Propriete de Scheut." There is also information about the mission agency on the back of the postcard: "Missie van Kangu- Mission de Kangu" The back of the postcard also contains the caption: "Inlandsche brug. - Pont indigene" ("Indigenous bridge")  "Kongo (Mayombe)"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14528
title: Palm trees, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A grove of palm trees has a dirt road weaving between the trees.; The back of the postcard is blank and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kongo) Propriete de Scheut." There is also information about the mission agency on the back of the postcard: "Missie van Kangu- Mission de Kangu" The back of the postcard also contains the caption: "Een palmbosch. - Une foret de palmiers" ("A forest of palm trees") "Kongo (Mayombe)"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13185
title: Girls recreating in the school courtyard, Papeete, French Polynesia, ca.1900-1930

description: Tahiti - Recreation des jeunes filles dans la cour de l'ecole de Papeete." ("Tahiti - Recreation of the girls in the courtyard of the school of Papeete.")  Twenty-seven Tahitian girls congregate in the courtyard of a two-story school building.  Twelve other girls lean on the railing of the second-floor balcony.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the publisher: "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14526
title: Boys preparing a meal, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Several children are sitting outside on the ground and other objects preparing a meal over a fire.; The back of the postcard is blank and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kongo) Propriete de Scheut." There is also information about the mission agency on the back of the postcard: "Missie van Kangu- Mission de Kangu" The back of the postcard also contains the caption: "Eene inlandsche keuken. - Un cuisine indigene" ("An indigenous kitchen") "Kongo (Mayombe)"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13174
title: Arrival of a boat from the Mission of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, ca.1900-1930

description: Arrivee du bateau de la Mission a Bougainville. - Archipel des Salomon."  ("Arrival of the boat from the Mission at Bougainville. - Archipelago of Solomon.")  In a wide bay, fifteen children wade in the shallow water near the shore while various adults stand on the land.  A large boat is visible sailing toward the shore.; Postcard issued by "Missions des Peres Maristes en Oceanie," a Catholic missionary order. The back of the postcard is blank and contains information from the publisher: "Sous-Procure des Missions - 6, Rue de Bagneux, Paris VIe.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14529
title: Mount Calvary garden, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Three children are standing in the midst of some trees with shiny leaves.; The back of the postcard is blank and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kongo) Propriete de Scheut." There is also information about the mission agency on the back of the postcard: "Missie van Kangu- Mission de Kangu" The back of the postcard also contains the caption: "Kalvarie berg. ("Mount Calvary") - Le calvaire"  "Kongo (Mayombe)"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14530
title: View of congregation and church, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Een Zondag op de missie. ("A Sunday on the mission.") - Un jour de dimanche a la mission." "Kongo (Mayombe)" An exterior view of the church, as a large group of people are standing outside posed for the portrait. There is also information about the mission agency on the front of the postcard: "Missie van Kangu- Mission de Kangu"; The back of the postcard is blank and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kongo) Propriete de Scheut.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14549
title: Clergy posed near livestock, Kasai, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Congo - Kasai. Vee te Tielen-Sint-Jaak" A group of people and two missionary priests are standing in a village with two horses and some cows; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Eigendom der 'Missien van Scheut'
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14510
title: Kalamba Station, Kalamba, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Kalamba- Station. C.I.M." This postcard contains ten small pictures depicting the various thatched roof building at the Congo Inland Mission station. The pictures are labeled: "Carpenter shop, Corn house, Boys, Store house, Missionary, Home, Dispensary, Girls home, Home, and New Chapel." There is a handwritten message on the front of the postcard which reads: "This is one of our stations. Pray for us Col 4:2-3, Ps 68:31, yours A. E. Doering"; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13190
title: Church and school overlooking the harbor, Port Vila, Vanuatu, ca.1900-1930

description: Rade de Port-Vila, l'Eglise et l'Ecole. - Nouvelles-Hebrides."  ("Harbor of Port-Vila, the Church and the School. - New Hebrides.")  From the top of a hill the photograph shows a large church and school building overlooking a harbor.  In the distance boats move across the water.; Postcard issued by "Missions des Peres Maristes en Oceanie," a Catholic missionary order. The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information from the publisher: "Sous-Procure des Missions - 6, Rue de Bagneux, Paris-VIe.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13723
title: The Hartwell plot in the Foochow Mission cemetery, Fuzhou, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: A view of the Hartwells' grave plot in the Foochow [Fuzhou] Mission cemetery. The graveyard is surrounded by a wall.; Emily Susan Hartwell was an American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions missionary stationed in Foochow, Fukien from 1884.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14531
title: Caravan at rest, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: De dragers dienst. - Le Portage." "Kongo (Mayombe)" The porters are sitting down with their belongings on the ground  as one man stands holding a walking stick. There is also information about the mission agency on the front of the postcard: "Missie van Kangu- Mission de Kangu"; The back of the postcard is blank and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kongo) Propriete de Scheut.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13178
title: Four children looking at a picture, Solomon Islands, ca.1900-1930

description: Enfants contemplant leur portrait - Archipel des Salomon."  ("Children contemplating their portrait - Solomon Archipelago.")  Four adolescent children wearing grass skirts and necklaces stand in a circle looking at a photograph which one of them holds up.; Postcard issued by "Missions des Peres Maristes en Oceanie," a Catholic missionary order. The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information from the publisher: "Sous-Procure des Missions - 6, rue de Bagneux, Paris-VIe.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14521
title: Crowd gathered outside cathedral, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Kangu (Mayombe) - Kangu Kerk op Sacramentsdag. - Eglise de Kangu a la Fete-Dieu." A large crowd has gathered outside the large brick cathedral.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten message in French and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kongo-Congo) Propriete de Scheut.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13191
title: Church with three side entrances, Port Vila, Vanuatu, ca.1900-1930

description: "14. Nouvelles-Hebrides. - Port Vila (Ile Vate). - La Chapelle. - The chapel."  ("14. New Hebrides. - Port Vila (Vate Island). - The chapel.")  The photograph shows a white church building with three doors on the side and one on the end.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information from the publisher: "Nouvelles Hebrides (Condominium Franco-Anglais) -- Editions de 'La Maison d'Art Colonial' - 51, rue de Maubeuge - Paris (9e)." ("New Hebrides (Franco-English Condominium) -- Editions of the 'House of Colonial Art' - 51, rue de Maubeuge - Paris (9e).")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14522
title: Children working at crafts, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Four boys are outside working on wooden benches and tables, sewing and repairing various garments and shoes.; The back of the postcard is blank and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kongo) Propriete de Scheut. There is also information about the mission agency on the back of the postcard: "Missie van Kangu- Mission de Kangu". The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "De kleine stielmannen der missie. - Les petits metiers ("The odd jobs")." "Kongo (Mayombe)"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14523
title: Travelers resting in the forest, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Approximately nine people are resting in a forest. They are all sitting on the ground with their belongings on the ground nearby.; The back of the postcard is blank and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kongo) Propriete de Scheut." There is also information about the mission agency on the back of the postcard: "Missie van Kangu- Mission de Kangu" The back of the postcard also contains the caption: "Rust in 't bosch. - Le repos dans la foret" ("The rest in the forest") "Kongo (Mayombe)"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14516
title: View of mission buildings, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Algemeen zicht der missie - Vue generale de la mission ("General view of the mission") Kongo (Mayombe)" Various buildings are clustered together in the distance. There is information about the mission agency on the front of the postcard: "Missie van Kangu- Mission de Kangu"; The back of the postcard is blank and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kong) Propriete de Schuet.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13186
title: Students and teachers of the Girls School, Papeete, French Polynesia, ca.1900-1930

description: "Tahiti - Ecole des Jeunes Filles de Papeete." ("Tahiti - Girls School of Papeete.")  Forty-six women and girls of various ages pose in five rows for a photograph.  Some seem to be European, others Tahitian.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the publisher: "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris." The Société des Missions Evangéliques was a Protestant organization known in English as the Paris Evangelical Missionary Society.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14518
title: Boys in cornfield, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Two boys pose before a field of cornstalks. They are both holding hoes in their hands.; The back of the postcard is blank and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kongo) Propriete de Scheut. There is also information about the mission agency on the back of the postcard: "Missie van Kangu- Mission de Kangu". The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "Maisteelt. - Culture de Mais." "Kongo (Mayombe)"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13177
title: Boy ringing a bell, Solomon Islands, ca.1900-1930

description: Sonneur de Village, a Guadalcanar - Archipel des Salomon."  ("Bell ringer of a Village, at Guadalcanar - Solomon Archipelago.")  A young indigenous boy rings a bell which is positioned on a tall wooden frame.; Postcard issued by "Missions des Peres Maristes en Oceanie," a Catholic missionary order. The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information from the publisher: "Sous-Procure des Missions - 6, rue de Bagneux, Paris-VIe.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14517
title: Mission church, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: De kerk der Missie. ("Church of the mission")- L'eglise de la Mission. Kongo (Mayombe)" A number of people can be seen walking nearby with some carrying items on their heads. There is also information about the mission agency on the front of the postcard: "Missie van Kangu- Mission de Kangu"; The back of the postcard is blank and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kongo) Propriete de Scheut.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14527
title: Crucifix in garden, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A crucifix is mounted on a pole among tree with a clearing in front. There is a bench in the clearing.; The back of the postcard is blank and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kongo) Propriete de Scheut." There is also information about the mission agency on the back of the postcard: "Missie van Kangu- Mission de Kangu" The back of the postcard also contains the caption: "Kalvarie berg. ("Mount Calvary") - Le calvaire"  "Kongo (Mayombe)"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13637
title: Portrait of a boy named Kung, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: Portrait of a young boy.; This photo is from the papers of Emily Susan Hartwell, who was an American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions missionary stationed in Foochow, Fukien from 1884.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13635
title: Ding Muo-wuo, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: A portrait of a child named Ding Muo-wuo.; This photo is from the papers of Emily Susan Hartwell, who was an American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions missionary stationed in Foochow, Fukien from 1884.