cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84379
title: Working with animals, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions Salésiennes.  Congo Belge II.  7. Ecole d’agriculture de la Kafubu   ̶  Les laboureurs."   Students workers from the mission agricultural school are shown in a field with oxen, possibly plowing.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C. C. P. Lyon, 589.17 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône)."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84380
title: Village women preparing food, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Mission des Dominicaines - Missionnaires de Fichermont à Niangara  ̶  Haut- Uélé l  ̶  Congo Belge.  Cuisine indigène – Les fillettes préparant leur repas."  Young women are shown preparing food for a meal.  One woman uses a mortar and pestle to make flour or meal. The name of the publisher, "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84381
title: Celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Le Fête-Dieu à Elisabethville – H. Sacramentsdag te Elisabethstad.  Katanga (Congo Belge – Belgisch Congo)."   Worshipers are shown outdoors kneeling during a service to commemorate the Holy Eucharist.  Clergy are seen kneeling at the altar before a bishop, possibly.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the card: "Mission de Pères Bénédictins.   Benedictijner Missie."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84382
title: Learning about Christianity, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Mission des Dominicaines - Missionnaires de Fichermont à Niangara  ̶  Haut- Uélé l  ̶  Congo Belge.  Leçon de catéchisme."  A missionary sister teacher is shown leading a small group of women and children in religious instruction. The name of the publisher, "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84383
title: Out for a walk, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Mission des Dominicaines-Missionaires de Fichermont au Congo-Belge.  Zending der Dominikanessen-Missionnarissen van Fichermont in Belgisch-Kongo.  La promenade des malades – De wandeling der sieken."  A missionary sister nurse or doctor is shown out walking with two patients on the grounds of the mission hospital.  The name of the publisher, "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There are several lines of handwriting in French on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84384
title: Outside after Mass, Lubumbashi, Congo, 1910

description: "Sortie de la grand’messe à Elisabethville (1910) Katanga – (Congo belge).  Na de Hoogmis – Elisabethstad (1910) Katanga."   Westerners, locals and uniformed soldiers are shown outside a mission church after Mass.  The caption and following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Mission des Pères Bénédictins.  Benedictijner Missie."  Handwriting in French covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84385
title: Village children, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Kipete – Katanga (Belgisch Congo) (Congo Belge).  Benedictijner Missie. "Mission des Pères Bénédictins."  Children are shown outside near a fenced area in their village. Several circular dwellings with thatched roofs are seen in the background.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84386
title: Class at the mission school, Kisangani, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missies en Werken der Franciscanessen Missionarissen van Maria.  De kas te Stanleystad (Belgisch Congo.)"  Students of varying ages are shown at their desks in a mission classroom.  A missionary teacher sister conducts the lesson.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "De Franciscanessen Missionarissen van Maria hebben tegenwordig in de missielanden 152 huizen met 129 scholen en 430 werken voor de kindsheid groepeerend 49,239 kinderen.  Bovendien hebben ze voor de zieken 45 hospitalen met 81,476 daar verblijvende zieken in het  jaar, 8 melaatschenhuitzen, met 1,627 melaatschen, 7 lazaretten met 2,178  besmettelijke zieken en 107 armenapotheken waar 2,529,121 verplegiingen  werden gegeven gedurende het jaar 1928.  Ze hebben ook 25 gasthuizen en toevluchtsoorden met 1,516 ouderlingen en vrouwen, 33 catechumenaten  met 845 catechumenen, 83 bezoekmiddens met 85,830 zieken, 19,993 armen, 744 gevangenen jaarlijks bezocht.  In den loop van het jaar 1928 hebben ze 32,834 doopsels toegediend ‘in articulo mortis’.  Franciscanesssen Missionarissen van Maria Tervuerenlaan, 268, Woluwe-Brussel."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84387
title: Mission sewing class, Brazzaville, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Collection Leray.  14.  ̶  Congo Français. Leçon couture, par une Sœur de Saint-Joseph de Cluny – Brazzaville."  A small sewing class is depicted outside at the mission.  A young woman at a sewing machine gets help from a missionary sister while other girls are shown stitching by hand.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84388
title: First babies at the mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: " Congo Belge. – Nos premiers bébés.   Belgische Congo. – Onze eerste negerkindjes."  A missionary sister  is shown holding the first two Congolese infants residing at the mission.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  "Maisons des Chanoinesses de S. Augustin en Belgique Noviciat: 88, rue du canal, Louvain.  Postulat: N.D. de la Paix, Eyseringen.  Maison du Sacré-Cœur, chaussée de Menin, Roulers.  Huizen der Kanonikessen van den H. Augustinus in België.  Novicaat:  88, Vaarstraat, Leuven.  Postulaat:  O.L.V. van Vrede, Eyseringen.  Huis van het H. Hart, nenschesteenweg, Roeselaere."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84389
title: Franciscan mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Mission des Frères-Mineurs. – Congo.   Missie der Minderbroeders.  6. – Les habitations des Missionnaires.   De woningen der Missionnarissen."  Two buildings at the mission are depicted with thatched roofs and porches.  The caption and name of the publisher, "Phot. Impr. Goebeert, 4 rue VanSchoor, Br." are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84390
title: Home in the Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiehuis der Zusters te Abumombazi."  A missionary sister is shown on the porch of her mission residence.  The building is constructed of brick with a thatched roof and porch.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard.  "Missie de Zusters Franciscanessen van Herenthals, Ubangi, Belgisch Congo."  Handwriting in Dutch covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84391
title: Franciscan mission and surrounding area, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Mission des Frères-Mineurs. – Congo.   Missie der Minderbroeders.  1.  ̶  Vue Panoramique.  ̶  Een verrezicht der missie."  Buildings at the mission are seen at the edge of a clearing from afar. The caption and name of the publisher, "Phot. Impr. Goebeert, 4 rue VanSchoor, Br." are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84392
title: Mission farm buildings, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "11. ̶  Mission de Kisantu Congo.  ̶  Etable, poulaillers."  A row of barns and chicken coops are depicted at the mission.  One building is constructed off the ground on stilts with a ramp leading up to the door.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84393
title: Mission church with local boys, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Mission des Frères-Mineurs. – Congo.   Missie der Minderbroeders.  2.  ̶  L’eglise de Kanzenze .  ̶  Het kerkske van Kanzenze."  Boys pose in a row in front of a tall brick mission church in the country.   The caption and name of the publisher, "Phot. Impr. Goebeert, 4 rue VanSchoor, Br." are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84394
title: Missionary fathers exploring in the mountains, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des Pères Assomptionnistes au Congo (Ituri).  Deux amis, les Pères M. Jules et Baudouin, dans la montagne."  Two missionary fathers are shown sitting on a rock with a dog during a hike in the mountains.  The name of the publisher, Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84395
title: Feast of the Sacred Heart,  Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut:  Congo.  Consécration au Sacré Cœur du V. A. de Léopoldville."  Clergy and congregants are shown kneeling during the Prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart.  The service is held in an outdoor chapel.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Missions de Scheut – Cte Ch. Post. 1269.90. Imprimerie de la Bourse, Anvers."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84396
title: Forest village, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des Pères Assomptionnistes au Congo (Ituri).  Village dans la forêt équatoriale."  Men and boys are depicted around a large pot in a village center.  A woman with two younger children sits nearby.  Interesting circular dwellings are seen in the background.  The name of the publisher, Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84397
title: Humble home, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des Pères Assomptionnistes au Congo (Ituri).  Les Pères Henri et Baudoin devant leur…Palais. "  Two missionary fathers are shown at the entrance to their bamboo and grass house.  A leopard skin is seen hanging from the open front window.  The name of the publisher, Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is an address handwritten in French on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84398
title: Catechist with family, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missies der Paters Assumptionisten.  Belgisch Congo."  Catechiat met zijn huisgezin."  A native Christian instructor is shown with his wife and young children outside their home.  The caption and name of the publisher, "Ern. Thill, Brussel."  are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/shtbsb/kvawjx
title: Puccinia galli.verni Cesati F-4475.jpg

description: :unav
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84399
title: Church procession, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Mission de Kisantu.  Congo.  ̶  Procession."  Acolytes and a crucifer lead a large religious procession on a street past several buildings.  People process behind a missionary father with banners and crosses.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/shtbsb/6eneqv
title: Puccinia galli.verni Cesati F-4475.tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84400
title: Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "10.  Mission de Kisantu.  Congo.  ̶  Grotto de Notre-Dame de Lourdes."  A shrine made of rocks piled under a large shade tree is shown with a niche holding a statue of the Virgin Mary.  A small house-like structure is situated at the top of the rocks. People sit on the ground in front of the shrine during a service.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/shtbsb
title: Puccinia galii-verni Cesati, 4475

description: Fungarium Micromycetes
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84401
title: Wedding party and guests, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Bruiloft bij kath.  huwelijk – Congo-Missie P.P. Passionisten."  A wedding party is shown at a table outdoors.  Guests gather behind the seated party for a group photo.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Missieprocuur Paters Passionisten.  Kortrijk.  Postchek, 42.12.96.  Ern. Thill, Brussel."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84402
title: Two Congolese girls, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Redemptoristes  ̶  Thysville – Congo.  Filletts rachetées.  Redemptoristen  ̶  Thysstad – Kongo.  Vrijgekochte meisjes."  Two girls dressed alike are shown holding flowers.  The caption and name of the publisher, "Photo De Lil-Schoker, Grammont."  are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84403
title: Mission church nave, Boko, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Redemptoristes   ̶  Thysville – Congo.  ̶  Boko.  L’interieur de la Chapelle St. Joseph.  Redemptoristen  ̶  Thysstad – Kongo.  Boko.  Het inwendige der Kapel St. Jozef." The nave of a small mission church is depicted with rows of benches.  A large statue is shown above the altar. The caption and name of the publisher, "Photo De Lil-Schoker, Grammont."  are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84404
title: Edge of a palm forest, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Kangu (Mayombe)  Een palmbosch.  Forêt de palmiers."  A forest of palm trees is depicted near a clearing.  The name of the publisher, "Eigendom van Scheut.  Kongo.  Propriété de Schuet." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84405
title: Missionary father speaks with locals, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut:  Congo.  ‘Au revoir, mes bons amis!’."  A missionary father is shown communicating with several villagers.  The thatched roof of a building is shown in the background.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Missions de Scheut – Cte Ch. Post. 1269.90. Imprimerie de la Bourse, Anvers."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84406
title: Cathedral nave, Kinshasa, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut . Léopoldville-Est (Kinshasa).  Cathédrale:  nef centrale."  Part of the nave of the cathedral at Kinshasa is depicted.  Some chairs are seen in the narrow seating area.  The name of the publisher, "Congo. Propriété de Scheut." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84407
title: Group photo outside the mission church, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut:  Congo.  Le Père est venu faire l’inspection…"  A missionary father poses with several adults and a group of children outside the mission church.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Missions de Scheut – Cte Ch. Post. 1269.90. Imprimerie de la Bourse, Anvers."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84408
title: Lighthouse near Moanda, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Moanda en omstreken.  Moanda et ses environs.  De vuurtoren.  Le Phare."   A three-story brick lighthouse is shown in a seaside field.  Three men stand at the bottom to provide scale.   The name of the publisher, "Eigendom van Scheut.  Kongo.  Propriété de Schuet." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84409
title: Missionary fathers' residence, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missie van Kangu.  Mission de Kangu.  Woning der Paters.  Habitation des Pères.  Kongo (Mayombe)."  Several missionary fathers are shown on the upper porch of their large, Western style brick residence at the mission.  Tall trees are seen behind the building.  The caption and name of the publisher, "Eigendom van Scheut.  Kongo.  Propriété de Schuet." are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84410
title: First ordination of priests in Mayombe district, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut:  Kongo.  Bij de eerste priesterwijding in Mayombe."  Eight missionary fathers are shown together at the first ordination of priests in the region.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Missiën de Scheut –Postcheck. 1269.90. Imprimerie de la Bourse, Antwerpen."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84411
title: Small ferry, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut  : Congo.  Le passeur."  A man is shown out on a river in his flat bottom boat used to ferry people from point to point.  The name of the publisher, "Missions de Scheut –  Cte. Ch. Post. 1269.90. Imprimerie de la Bourse, Anvers."   is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84412
title: Sunset over water, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut  : Congo.  Coucher de soleil."  A sunset over a river is depicted from shore with silhouettes  of boaters in the foreground.  The name of the publisher, " Missions de Scheut –Ct. Ch. Post. 1269.90. Imprimerie de la Bourse, Anvers."  is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84413
title: Learning mechanical skills, Kinshasa, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut  ̶  Léopoldville-Est (Kinshasa).  "Ecole professionnelle.   Section mécanique."  Men are shown at various tools in a machine shop in the vocational school at the mission.  Missionary fathers oversee the men.  The caption and name of the publisher "Congo  ̶  Propriété de Scheut." are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84414
title: Cathedral side aisle, Kinshasa, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut  ̶  Léopoldville-Est (Kinshasa).  Cathédrale:  nef laterals et Calvaire."  A side aisle in a Western style cathedral is depicted with a model of Calvary at one end.  The caption and name of the publisher "Congo  ̶  Propriété de Scheut." are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84415
title: Cathedral at Kinshasa, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut  ̶  Léopoldville-Est (Kinshasa).  La cathédrale, vue côté chœur."  The north side of the imposing cathedral at Kinshasa is depicted."  The name of the publisher "Congo  ̶  Propriété de Scheut." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84416
title: Mission woodworking school, Kinshasa, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut  ̶  Léopoldville-Est (Kinshasa).  Les débuts de l’école professionnelle de menuiserie."  Men are shown in the lumber yard working at different tasks at the mission carpentry school.  The name of the publisher "Congo  ̶  Propriété de Scheut." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84417
title: Mission church choir, Kinshasa, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Mission de Scheut:  Congo.  La manécanterie de l’église St. Pierre (Kinshasa).  Members of the choir school are depicted in their robes in the altar area of the church.  A missionary father teacher leads the group.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Mission de Scheut  – Cte. Ch. Post. 1269.90. Imprimerie de la Bourse, Anvers."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/6ndgqp/m1llhq
title: Puccinia galli.verni Cesati F-1781.tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/6ndgqp
title: Puccinia galii-verni Cesati, 1781

description: Fungarium Micromycetes
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84418
title: Large turn-out at church, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Kangu (Mayombe).   Feest day – Kizu Kerk.   Jour de Fête – Église de Kizu."  A large crowd in attendance at the mission church on a feast day is shown outside.  The large church is seen in the background. Kangu.   The name of the publisher, "Eigendom van Scheut.  Kongo.  Propriété de Schuet." is printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in Dutch covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84419
title: Experienced potter, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Zusters van Liefde van Jezus en Maria, Gent.  5 – Kongo, Kasai. (Mikalayi)  Een oude pottebakster."  An older woman is shown forming a vessel from clay.  Several finished bowls are seen in front of the potter.  The caption and name of the publisher "Ern. Thill, Brussel." are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84420
title: Hamlet near Matadi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Zusters van Liefde van Jezus en Maria, Gent.  9 – Neder-Kongo.  Schamele nederzetting van Palabala in de omgeving van Matadi."   A few buildings in a small village near Matadi are depicted.  The caption and name of the publisher "Ern. Thill, Brussel." are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84421
title: Mission hospital, Mbandaka, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Œuvre des Filles de la Charité à Coquilhatville.  2.  L’Hôpital des Noirs."  Two wings and a covered walkway of a mission hospital are shown.  A missionary sister nurse or doctor is seen with several people at the entrance.  The name of the publisher, "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84422
title: Mission residence, Mbandaka, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Œuvre des Filles de la Charité à Coquilhatville.  8.  Habitation des Sœurs."  A two story brick building with high arched windows on the porches is depicted.  Palm trees are seen behind the missionary sisters’ residence and a bamboo fence in front.  The name of the publisher, "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84423
title: Hunters with leopard, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Une belle capture: léopard.  Vergiftigde luipaard."    Hunters are shown with a dead leopard suspended from a pole on a street.  Two missionary fathers stand with a man nearby .  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  " Mission des RR.PP. Jésuites au Kwango.  Kwango-Missie der EE.PP. Jezuieten in Kongo."  There is no handwriting on the back
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84424
title: Travel by boat, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des Pères du Saint-Esprit.  ̶  Congo Portugais.  La Mission Ambulante de San-José.  ̶ LL."  A missionary father is shown on a river riding in a small steam engine boat.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84425
title: Constructing a bridge at the mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des Pères du Saint-Esprit.  ̶  Congo Portugais.  Tout le monde travaille à la Mission, surtout les éléphants.   ̶  LL."  Workers constructing a bridge over a stream at the mission pause for a photo with a missionary father.  An elephant is shown standing near a large log.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84426
title: Robust Congolese woman, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des Pères du Saint-Esprit.  ̶  Congo Français.  Femme des environs de Loango revenant du marché."  A woman returning from the market is shown transporting items in a basket suspended from her head.  Handwriting in French covers the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84427
title: Mbuti person with charms, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des Pères du Saint-Esprit.  ̶  Congo Français.  Le fétiche Mbouiti près de Loango (au Congo, il est  interdit aux femmes de voir ce fétiche sous peine de mort).  A member of the Mbuti Pygmie people is shown next to a shrine with three wooden fetishes.  Mbuti women are not allowed to view the fetishes on pain of death.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard