cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58773
title: Riverbank with trees, Central African Republic, ca.1924

description: "La Missione Dell'Africa Centrale Serie VI - Nell'ora del tramonto." "1. - Arriva il batello con la posta dalla Patria." A partially-tinted postcard depicts a riverbank lined with trees, with structures faintly visible in the background.; The back of the card has a few lines of handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Missioni Africane - Verona - 90895" The back of the postcard is stamped and postmarked.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58877
title: People gathered outside a mission dispensary, Egypt, ca.1920-1940

description: "Congregation des Souers de N.-D. des Apotres pour les Missions Africaines - VENISSIEUX (Rhone)" "EGYPTE - Le dispensaire de Mahalla" Women wearing hijab stand flanking a Catholic missionary sister. The missionary sister stands behind a table laden with medical supplies. Behind them, two men look out of the doorway of a brick building.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting or printed matter.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58827
title: People at a market, Cote d'Ivoire, ca.1920-1940

description: People stand amid baskets and goods, a grassy field and a forest behind them. They wear wraps of striped cloth.; The back of the card has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Mission Catholique - Konto, Cote d'Ivoire".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59173
title: Men sitting in canoes laden with goods, Ghana, ca.1920-1940

description: Prauwen op de Volta-rivier (Goudkust)." Several canoes float near the bank of a river, men seated in them amid sacks of goods.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societeit voor Afrikaansche Missien Cadier-en-Keer, Bemelen, Blitterswijk (L.)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59185
title: English mission house, Guinea, ca.1920-1940

description: Guinee (A. O. F.) - 19 Conakry - La Mission Anglaise". A small building is shown behind a light screen of trees and a road, a woman walking down the side of the shot.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. At the edge of the correspondence section is printed "Bloc freres, editeurs, Bordeaux.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59049
title: Thatch-roofed house by a pool of water, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: A house built of sticks with a thatched roof stands next to a still pool of water. Palm trees and other foliage surround the house.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Ste des Missions Evangeliques, 102 Bd. Arago, Paris" "Gabon- Case Indigene".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59011
title: French tricolor flying at lake's edge, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: Gabon - Le Fleuve Ogooue a Lambarene". A French flag flies amid light foliage on the shores of a large body of water.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58873
title: People standing before a church, Djibouti, ca.1920-1940

description: "DJIBOUTI - L'Eglise orthodoxe et plus loin, le Clocher de l'Eglise Catholique". Several men stand or kneel for a portrait outside of a stone church. Other buildings can be seen around the church, two surmounted with crosses as well.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58964
title: Missionary sisters standing with orphans, Ethiopia, ca.1920-1940

description: "2 - Mission Galla - Orphelinat de Dire-Daoua". Two Catholic missionary sisters stand with a score of white-clad orphans, the children gathered in rows for the photograph. Behind them, thick foliage can be seen.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Congregation des Soeurs Franciscaines de Calais Maison Mere : Rue Eustache de-S. Pierre, Calais (P.-de.C)" "Phototypie, 49, rue de Canteleu, Lille".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59047
title: Missionary sister and child, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des P. P. du Saint-Esprit Une heroine Africaine Soeur Saint-Charles de la Congregation de l'Immaculee Conception de Castres, apres 55 annees de sejour au Gabon". A Catholic missionary sister stands beside a small girl. The girl wears a print dress and her hands are clasped as if in prayer.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59005
title: Ethiopian children at prayer, Ethiopia, ca.1920-1940

description: "22 - Missions catholoques D'Abyssinie [Ethiopia]" "Enfants Abyssins en priere". A group of young children kneel in prayer at the foot of a stony hillside.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59178
title: People departing from a Protestant church, Guinea, ca.1915

description: "112 Guinee Francaise - Conakry, Le Temple protestant." Numerous people dressed in Western and indigenous finery depart from a stone Protestant church.; The back of the postcard is closely covered in handwriting and is postmarked.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58763
title: Man holding a spear, Central African Republic, ca.1920-1940

description: Africa Meravigliosa Serie XX. - Figli d'Africa" "1. - Un giovanotto elegante." A man wearing a thigh-length white wrap stands outdoors, holding a spear.; The back of the card has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "La Missione dell'Africa Centrale estesa piu che mezza Europa, evangelizzata dell'Istituto delle Missioni Africane di Verona.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59096
title: Small children being taught by a missionary sister, Ghana, ca.1920-1940

description: "Soeurs Missionnaires de Notre-Dame des Apotres - Venissieux (Rhone)" "Quittah - (Cote-d'Or) - Classe enfantine". A number of young children stand before a board set with numerous educational illustrations. A Catholic missionary sister stands beside them, directing their attention to the board.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59043
title: Man sitting atop a dead elephant, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: Gabon - Chasse a l'Elephant". A hunter sits atop a downed elephant. Around him, numerous people have gathered.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59132
title: Traditional healer sitting by the roadside, Ghana, ca.1920-1940

description: "Medicine man's road-side stall No. 73." A traditional healer sits by the knotted roots of a tree, his implements spread around him. A mud-walled building is visible on the other side of the road.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Copyright of Methodist Book Depots, Cape Coast, Gold Coast" "Let us all strive without failing in faith or in duty - The Prime Minister".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58861
title: Missionaries and others gathered outside a building, Cote d'Ivoire, ca.1920-1940

description: Personnel de la Mission de Moousso (Cote-d'Ivoire)". Five missionary fathers are seated or standing outside of a building. Three indigenous people are seated before them, dressed in patterned wraps.; The back of the card has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Imp. Bourgeois Freres, Chalon-S.-S.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58796
title: Men harvesting coconuts, Central African Republic, ca.1930

description: Nigrizia Pittoresca" "Serie III." "2. Piantagione di papaie." This hand-tinted postcard depicts men climbing coconut palms to harvest them.; The back of the card has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "L'Istituto Missioni Africane di Verona evangelizza vastissime Missioni nell'Africa Centrale.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58805
title: Missionary sisters seated in a field, Central African Republic, ca.1920-1940

description: Six Catholic missionary sisters sit in a field, near a small tree.; The back of the card has no handwriting. Printed at the top of the correspondence section is "Monastere Des Clarisses Bouar, Republique Centrafricaine."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58787
title: Canoes by a riverbank, Central African Republic, ca.1920-1940

description: "S. P. G. [Society for the Propagation of the Gospel] Missionary Postcard No. 38." "A Typical Scene in West Central Africa. The canoes are hollowed out of the trunks of single trees. The S. P. G. is preparing to restart its work in West Africa which was begun in 1751."; The back of the card has no handwriting on it.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58817
title: Missionaries gathered with people on steps, Cote d'Ivoire, ca.1920-1940

description: A Catholic missionary sister and four missionary fathers stand on a short run of stone steps before a brick building. Other people are seated among them.; The back of the card has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "La Mission de Bouake" "Photo Blonde - Mis. Afric."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59095
title: People poling off from the shore of a lagoon, Ghana, ca.1920-1940

description: "Soeurs Missionnaires de Notre-Dame des Apotres - Venissieux (Rhone)" "Quittah - Depart pour une promenade sur la lagune". A number of people aboard a narrow boat are poling their way into a lagoon. At the shore, a Catholic missionary sister and a small knot of people stand by the boat.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59103
title: Man spinning flax outdoors, Ghana, ca.1920-1940

description: Spinning Flax 60." A man sits and spins flax outdoors, his weaving apparatus strung between two posts.; The back of the postcard has a typewritten message on it, and is stamped and postmarked. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Copyright of Methodist Book Depots, Cape Coast, Gold Coast
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58868
title: Men standing by termite mound, Cote d'Ivoire, ca.1920-1940

description: Missions Africaines, 150 Cours Gambetta, Lyon, Vicariat Apostolique de la Cote d'Ivoire" "Une Termitiere". Two men stand by a large mud termite mound that rises twice as tall as the men.; The back of the card has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Imp. Bourgeois Freres, Chalon-S.-S.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59131
title: Four young children telling stories outdoors, Ghana, ca.1920-1940

description: "Telling Stories No. 67" Four children dressed in printed wraps stand outdoors in conversation. Behind them, a mud wall and foliage can be seen.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Copyright of Methodist Book Depots, Cape Coast, Gold Coast" "T. N. T. - To-day, Not To-Morrow - The Minister of Production".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58772
title: Missionary with bicycle outside hut, Central African Republic, ca.1927

description: "La Missione Dell'Africa Centrale Serie II - Vita Apostolica. "11. Missionario in escursione apostolica con l'asino di ferro." A Catholic missionary father stands outside a thatch-roofed hut, a bicycle leaning against its wall. Several other people stand about him.; The back of the card has a few lines of handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Missioni Africane - Verona - 90895" The back of the postcard is stamped and postmarked.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59135
title: Canoe filled with plantains, Ghana, ca.1920-1940

description: "No. 117 Canoe with Plantains" Three people sit in a canoe, the remainder of the boat filled with plantains. Another man sits in an adjacent canoe, while the edge of a dock is visible in the corner of the picture.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Copyright of Methodist Book Depots, Cape Coast, Gold Coast" "We shall never stop, never weary, and never give in. - The Prime Minister".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58979
title: Exterior and interior views of the chapel at Mendida, Ethiopia, ca.1920-1940

description: "Exterieur et interieur de la chapelle de Mendida (Abyssine [Ethiopia])". The postcard provides an exterior and interior view of the chapel at Mendida. The chapel is a thatch-roofed building, with wooden pillars and railing in the interior.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Phototypie - 49. rue de Canteleu, Lille".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58740
title: Young girls standing before a wooden building, Cameroon, ca.1920-1940

description: "Walsenkinder der katholischen Mission der Pallottiner zu Jaunde (Kamerun)". A dozen young girls wearing dresses of patterned cloth stand before a wooden building.; The back of the card has a few lines of penciled handwriting.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59073
title: Harbor at Accra, Ghana, ca.1920-1940

description: Accra Gold Coast W. A. Harbour" Rail lines run along the shore, one extending out to the end of a long jetty with a cargo crane at the end of it. A steamer is visible in the distance. Men work among sheds and low buildings on the dock.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Copyright of Basel Mission Book depot, Accra, W.-Africa, No. 19.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58862
title: Missionary sisters gathered with children, Cote d'Ivoire, ca.1920-1940

description: "Petites Servantes du Sacre-Coeur, Missionnaires catechistes des Noirs - Menton (A.-M.)" "Auxiliaires des peres des Missions Africaines, 150, cours Gambetta, LYON - 6. A Sinematiali". Two Catholic missionary sisters stand amid several dozen children of varying ages.; The back of the card has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Phototypie Lescuyer, 16, r. Remparts-d'Ainay, Lyon".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58883
title: Missionary sister with gathered children outdoors, Egypt, ca.1920-1940

description: Au dispensaire-ecole des soeurs de Saint-Joseph de Lyon". A Catholic missionary sister leans to serve food to a gathering of young children seated outoors, by a vine-covered building wall.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed in the margin is "Mission des Jesuites Francais en Egypte Procure, 8, Place Ampere, Lyon (2e) C. c. p. 75.97
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58771
title: Woman with child preparing meal, Central African Republic, ca.1927

description: "Serie III - Vita Africana" "7. - Come la mamma Logwara perpeara la cena." A woman with a child clinging to her back kneels to prepare food.; The back of the card has a few lines of handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "La Missione dell'Africa Centrale estesa piu che mezza Europa, evangelizzata dell'Istituto delle Missioni Africane di Verona." The back of the postcard is stamped and postmarked.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58894
title: Tomb shaded by palms, Egypt, ca.1920-1940

description: Missions Africaines, 150, Cours Gambetta, Lyon" "Egypte - Tombeau d'un Musulman venere." A man leads an animal before a domed tomb. The tomb is shaded by numerous palms planted around it.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed in the margin is "Edition des Missions Africaines
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58818
title: People seated in a market near baskets filled with food, Cote d'Ivoire, ca.1920-1940

description: "Petites Servantes du Sacre-Coeur, Missionnaires Catechistes des Noirs - MENTON (A.-M.)" "Auxiliaires des Peres des Missions Africaines, 150, cours Gambetta, LYON 18 Marche de coton de Ferkessedougou". People are seated in a marketplace. Around them, baskets are filled with food.; The back of the card has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Phototypie Lescuyer, 16, r. Remparts-d'Ainay, Lyon".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59180
title: Catholic mission in Conakry, Guinea, ca.1920-1940

description: "Conakry - Mission catholique". The postcard depicts a low, iron-railed wall and gate, beyond which can be seen a few low buildings. A thicket of trees dominates the center of the postcard.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58969
title: Missionary fathers with gathered people, Ethiopia, ca.1920-1940

description: Ethiopie - Gambo : La cour de la Mission". Catholic missionary fathers stand with assembled men and women. Behind them, a large wooden cross is visible.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Les Voix Franciscaines, 3e, rue des Potiers, Toulouse.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59032
title: Men constructing a building, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: Gabon - Samkita, Construction d'Une Case - Les eleves catechistes posent des "pailles" sur le toit de leur case" Several men are working on roofing a building being constructed with a latticework of sticks.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59100
title: Man cutting sugar cane, Ghana, ca.1920-1940

description: No. 38 Sugar Cane" A man stands in a thicket of sugar cane, harvesting the stalks.; The back of the postcard is closely covered with handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Copyright of Methodist Book Depots, Cape Coast, Gold Coast
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58867
title: Men standing in a river by a dugout canoe, Cote d'Ivoire, ca.1945

description: "Colonies Francaises - Cote d'Ivoire" "Une halte en lagune Mission J. Eysseric". Four men stand near the banks of a river. Next to them floats a dugout canoe. Across the river, thick foliage lines the bank.; The back of the card is closely covered in handwriting. The card is postmarked and stamped.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59030
title: Communion service being performed outdoors, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: Gabon - Service de Communion en plein air a Samkita". A Catholic missionary father performs a Communion service outdoors. He and his fellow missionaries are gathered with a large crowd of people.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59031
title: People crossing a low wooden bridge over water, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: Gabon - Une passerelle a Samkita (Passerelle reliant la Station et la Plantation de Samkita)" Several people are crossing a narrow wooden bridge built on pilings. A body of water is visible beneath, and thick foliage on all sides.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59024
title: Female schoolchildren playing outdoors, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: Gabon - Ecole de filles de Lambarene". White-clad young female schoolchildren play outdoors. To the side, a thatch-roofed building can be seen, and thick foliage is visible in the background.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59036
title: Canoes at a riverbank, Gabon, ca.1929

description: Gabon - A l'embarcadere de Samkita" Two canoes float by a tree-lined riverbank. A person wearing a white pith helmet looks on.; The back of the postcard is closely covered with handwriting and is stamped. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59038
title: Small church at Talagouga, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: Gabon - l'Eglise de Talagouga". A small thatched church is shown on an open lawn, palm trees flanking it on either side.; The back of the postcard has a few words of penciled handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59037
title: Missionary housing at Samkita, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: "Gabon Maison Missionnaire a Sam-Kita". A large thatch-roofed building is shown from a slightly elevated view. A French tricolor flies from a flagpole in front of it.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Neurdein Freres, Imp. Crete, Succ. - Paris-Corbeil".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59034
title: Crowd gathered outside the church at Samkita, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: Gabon - Eglise d'Annexe - Une annexe de Samkita, a Nenge John, la veille d'une fete de communion" A crowd of people are gathered outside of a thatch-roofed church building, including Catholic missionary fathers. A church mell has been set up on a crosspiece before the church.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m58800
title: Chief holding spear and bow, Central African Republic, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des Peres Blancs - Afrique Centrale" "Chef chretien avec sa lance et son arc orne de papyrus". A chief holds a spear in his right hand and a bow in his left, along with a plumed rod.; The back of the card is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59028
title: People standing by a stick fence, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: Gabon - Un coin de la station de Samkita". Several pith-helmeted people stand near a fence built of sticks. Palm trees and thick foliage are visible in the background.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59035
title: Men constructing the interior of a building, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: Gabon - Les eleves catechistes batissent leur case a Samkita". Several men are working on the interior of a large building constructed of wooden poles and a latticework roof.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59026
title: People assembled outdoors, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: "Congregatien de Saint-Joseph de Cluny, 21, Rue Mechain, Paris" "Mayumba - En promenade". A half-dozen men and women stand or sit for the camera outdoors. Thick foliage is visible behind them.; The back of the postcard is closely covered with handwriting.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59025
title: Emaciated child sitting by building, Gabon, ca.1935

description: A young emaciated child sits on a concrete foundation in front of a wooden building.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Lambarene Urwaldspital Albert Schweitzer Schwer an Dysenterie erkranktes Kind, das im Spital Heilung fand." "Cie Alsacienne des Arts Photomecaniques Strasbourg".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59029
title: Young female students standing for a portrait, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: Gabon - Jeunes Filles de l'Ecole de Samkita". Eight young women stand for a photograph. All of them wear single wraps of dark cloth.; The back of the postcard is closely covered with handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59094
title: Approach to Ketjetia market in Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1920-1940

description: Ketjetia, Kumasi No. 95". A broad cleared space is shown inside the crook of a line of railway tracks. In the near distance, rows of large market buildings can be seen.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Copyright of Methodist Book Depots, Cape Coast, Gold Coast.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59033
title: Missionary performing adult baptism, Gabon, ca.1920-1940

description: Gabon - Bapteme d'adultes a Samkita" Several adults are being baptized by a Catholic missionary father. Two other missionaries sit at a nearby table, watching.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris.