cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12840
title: Women with sickles in the field, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: Four indigenous women stand in a field of tall grass.  The women wear crosses and carry sickles.  Two wear white clothes; one in the center wears a polka dot dress.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "BASUTOS. - La faucille sur l'epaule, le chapelet en sautoir, elles vont a la moisson...La jeune Eglise connait elle aussi les belles moissons d'or." ("BASUTOS. - The sickle on the shoulder, the chain in the saltire, they go to the harvest... the young Church knows it also the beautiful gold harvests")  The postcard is issued by the "Missions des Oblats de Marie Immaculee" and published by "Editions Apostoliques, 36, Rue de Trion, Lyon."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14312
title: Missionaries scouting area for new mission, Ankoro, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: There are two missionary fathers in the brush with an indigenous man.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten message in French and also includes information about the mission agency: "Missions Peres Blancs." and the publisher: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." The back of the postcard includes the caption: "24.- La brousse a cede la place a une nouvelle mission (Aru)."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12822
title: Missionaries sleeping on a hillside, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "2. AFRIQUE AUSTRALE. - BASUTOLAND. - Le Sommeil des Missionnaires dans la brousse." ("SOUTHERN AFRICA. - BASUTOLAND. - The Slumber of the Missionaries in the bush.")  Two missionary fathers wrapped in blankets sleep on a grassy hillside with their belongings stacked near their heads.  Postcard issued by the "Missions des Oblats de Marie-Immaculee" and the "Coll. Propagation de la Foi."; The back of the postcard is blank 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, 20, Rue Cassette (VIe), 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 cheques: Paris, 618-25, Lyon, 72-71. - Propagation of the Faith, Paris, 20, Rue Cassette (VIe), Lyon, 12, Rue Sala.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12833
title: Fifty-four young female students, Roma, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "MISSIONS DU SUD-AFRIQUE - Serie VI - Une ecole de 'grandes' a Roma (Basutoland)." ("MISSIONS OF SOUTH-AFRICA - Series VI - A school of older students at Roma (Basutoland).")  Fifty-four young indigenous girls pose for a picture.  They wear identical dresses and head bands; many of them wear rosaries or hold books.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and contains printed information about the mission agency: "MISSIONNAIRES OBLATS DE MARIE-IMMACULEE - Oeuvre des Missions O.M.I. - 75, Rue de l'Assomption - PARIS (XVIe). - Abonnez-vous aux Petites Annales des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie-Immaculee. Revue Mensuelle: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris." ("MISSIONARY OBLATES OF IMMACULATE MARY - Work of Missions O.M.I. - 75, Street of the Assumption - PARIS (XVIe). - Subscribe to the Small Annals of the Missionary Oblates of Immaculate Mary. Monthly Review: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14316
title: Children eating a meal, Bafwabaka, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Iko mutamu"- C'est delicieux" ("It is delicious") An older girl and three small children are sitting on the ground outside eating a meal. They are all wearing traditional clothing..; The back of the postcard is blank and includes information about the mission agency: "Institut des Soeurs de l'Enfant Jesus a Nivelles- Mission de Bafwabaka (Congo Belge)." and also information about the publisher: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14331
title: Two men with beaded hair, Bapende, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Two men are standing outside posed for the portrait. They both have bead designed hair, and are also wearing necklaces.; The back of the postcard is blank and includes information about the mission agency: "Mission des RR. PP. Jesuites.- Congo Belge. Sie 2. No 14." and also the caption: "Casques de Bapende" The back also includes information about the publisher: "Helio Ch. Bulens, S.A., 14, rue Kessels, Brux. III."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14327
title: View of a river, Banana, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: De Kreken- Banana- Les Criques" ("The creeks") A view of the forest from the river.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and includes: "0.05 Fr. Eigendom van Scheut per kaart la carte- Kongo.- o.60 Fr. Propriete de Scheut. voor eene reeks van 12 kaarten la serie de 12 cartes.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12814
title: Missionary father poses with indigenous converts, Ivory Coast, ca.1900-1930

description: 12. COTE d'IVOIRE - Le Missionnaire et ses premiers chretiens" ("IVORY COAST - The Missionary and his first Christians.")  A missionary father poses with two indigenous men and five indigenous boys.  Postcard issued by "Missions Africaines, 150, Cours Gambetta, Lyon."; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the printer: "Phototypie Mee Lescuyer, 16, r. des Remparts-d'Ainay, Lyon.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12820
title: Father Duhil, Ivory Coast, ca.1900-1930

description: The postcard shows a missionary father holding a Bible in his left hand.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains the following printed text: "Souvenir de Mon Jubile Sacerdotal (13 Juillet 1919 - 13 Juillet 1944) - En ce jour beni du 13 Juillet je me souviendrai avec emotion de mes Neophytes de la Cote d'Ivoire, et avec reconnaissance des Bienfaiteurs qui, par l'intermediaire de la Procure de Paris, viennent en aide avec tant de generosite aux Missions Africaines de l'Afrique Occidentale Francaise. - Le Pere Duhil, Missionnaire a la Cote d'Ivoire de 1919 a 1932, Procureur a Paris depuis 1932. - 11, Rue Crillon, PARIS (IVe), Cheques Postaux: Paris 1816-60." ("To remember My Priestly Jubilee (July 13, 1919 to July 13, 1944) - In this blessed day of July 13 I will remember with emotion my Neophytes of the Ivory Coast, and with recognition of the Benefactors who, through the mediation of the Procure of Paris, assist with such great generosity the African Missions of French West Africa. - Father Duhil, Missionnaire to the Ivory Coast from 1919 to 1932, Procurator at Paris since 1932. - 11, Rue Crillon, PARIS (IVe), - Postal cheques: Paris 1816-60.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12839
title: Basuto man ringing a bell, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: An indigenous man wearing a patterned cloak around his body rings a bell which hangs from wooden stand in the middle of a flat, open field.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "BASUTOS. - Ils repondront a la voix de la cloche, car dans leur coeur ils ont repondu a l'appel de Dieu." ("BASUTOS. - They will answer the voice of the bell, for in their heart they answered the call of God.")  The postcard is issued by the "Missions des Oblats de Marie Immaculee" and published by "Editions Apostoliques, 36, Rue de Trion, Lyon."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12823
title: Missionary sister feeding children, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "MISSIONS DU SUD-AFRIQUE - Serie 1 - Le dejeuner des enfants pauvres a la Mission. (Basutoland)." ("MISSIONS OF SOUTH-AFRICA - Series 1 - The lunch of the poor children at the Mission. (Basutoland).")  A missionary sister and an indigenous novice distribute food to twelve children of various ages.  Some of the children gather around a large pot; others receive food directly from the sisters.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "MISSIONNAIRES OBLATS DE MARIE-IMMACULEE - Oeuvre des Missions O.M.I. - 75, Rue de l'Assomption - PARIS (XVIe). - Abonnez-vous aux Petites Annales des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie-Immaculee. Revue Mensuelle: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris." ("MISSIONARY OBLATES OF IMMACULATE MARY - Work of Missions O.M.I. - 75, Street of the Assumption - PARIS (XVIe). - Subscribe to the Small Annals of the Missionary Oblates of Immaculate Mary. Monthly Review: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12838
title: Missionaries cross a river on horses, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "MISSIONS DU SUD-AFRIQUE - Serie III - La traversee de la riviere (Basutoland)." ("MISSIONS OF SOUTH-AFRICA - Series III - The crossing of the river (Basutoland).")  Three missionary fathers and an indigenous boy cross a river on horses.  In the background a large mountain is visible.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "MISSIONNAIRES OBLATS DE MARIE-IMMACULEE - Oeuvre des Missions O.M.I. - 75, Rue de l'Assomption - PARIS (XVIe). - Abonnez-vous aux Petites Annales des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie-Immaculee. Revue Mensuelle: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris." ("MISSIONARY OBLATES OF IMMACULATE MARY - Work of Missions O.M.I. - 75, Street of the Assumption - PARIS (XVIe). - Subscribe to the Small Annals of the Missionary Oblates of Immaculate Mary. Monthly Review: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12828
title: A bishop departs on horseback, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "MISSIONS DU SUD-AFRIQUE - Serie III - La tournee pastorale de l'Eveque (Basutoland)." ("MISSIONS OF SOUTH-AFRICA - Series III - The pastoral round of the Bishop (Basutoland).")  A bishop dressed in black poses on a black horse.  Behind him an indigenous man in a coat and hat rides a white horse.  A corner of a house is visible in the background.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "MISSIONNAIRES OBLATS DE MARIE-IMMACULEE - Oeuvre des Missions O.M.I. - 75, Rue de l'Assomption - PARIS (XVIe). - Abonnez-vous aux Petites Annales des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie-Immaculee. Revue Mensuelle: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris." ("MISSIONARY OBLATES OF IMMACULATE MARY - Work of Missions O.M.I. - 75, Street of the Assumption - PARIS (XVIe). - Subscribe to the Small Annals of the Missionary Oblates of Immaculate Mary. Monthly Review: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12834
title: Missionaries camping in the hills, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "MISSIONS DU SUD-AFRIQUE - Serie III - Le campement du Missionnaire dans la montagne (Basutoland)." ("MISSIONS OF SOUTH-AFRICA - Series III - The camp of the Missionary in the mountain (Basutoland).")  Amidst a number of hills and mountains, two missionary fathers sit on the ground near a smoking campfire.  Behind them stands a small tent along with their belongings and several horses.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and contains printed information about the mission agency: "MISSIONNAIRES OBLATS DE MARIE-IMMACULEE - Oeuvre des Missions O.M.I. - 75, Rue de l'Assomption - PARIS (XVIe). - Abonnez-vous aux Petites Annales des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie-Immaculee. Revue Mensuelle: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris." ("MISSIONARY OBLATES OF IMMACULATE MARY - Work of Missions O.M.I. - 75, Street of the Assumption - PARIS (XVIe). - Subscribe to the Small Annals of the Missionary Oblates of Immaculate Mary. Monthly Review: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12815
title: Indigenous man with almond harvest, Ivory Coast, ca.1900-1930

description: 20. COTE d'IVOIRE - Recolte d'amandes de palmes" ("IVORY COAST - Harvesting almonds of palms.")  An indigenous man with a basket kneels behind a pile of large round  clusters of almonds.  Behind him are the various trees and buildings of the courtyard where he kneels.  Postcard issued by "Missions Africaines, 150, Cours Gambetta, Lyon."; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the printer: "Phototypie Mee Lescuyer, 16, r. des Remparts-d'Ainay, Lyon.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12816
title: Young indigenous Christian rows a boat, Ivory Coast, ca.1900-1930

description: A young indigenous boy wearing a cross necklace rows a small canoe-like boat across a river.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title which is slightly damaged: "Missions Africaines de Lyon âe Le be[...] sourire dâe un nouveau baptize de Cote dâe Ivoire." ("?")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12830
title: Bishop says goodbye to departing missionaries, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "MISSIONS DU SUD-AFRIQUE - Serie III - Les adieux de l'Eveque a ses Missionnaires apres la Retraite (Basutoland)." ("MISSIONS OF SOUTH-AFRICA - Series III - The good-byes of the Bishop to his Missionaries after the Retreat (Basutoland).")  In a long line, six missionary fathers, three indigenous boys, and one indigenous man pose on horseback.  Two other priests stand on the ground with the group shaking hands with two of the men on horseback.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and contains printed information about the mission agency: "MISSIONNAIRES OBLATS DE MARIE-IMMACULEE - Oeuvre des Missions O.M.I. - 75, Rue de l'Assomption - PARIS (XVIe). - Abonnez-vous aux Petites Annales des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie-Immaculee. Revue Mensuelle: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris." ("MISSIONARY OBLATES OF IMMACULATE MARY - Work of Missions O.M.I. - 75, Street of the Assumption - PARIS (XVIe). - Subscribe to the Small Annals of the Missionary Oblates of Immaculate Mary. Monthly Review: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12826
title: Missionary father speaks with a boy on a donkey, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "MISSIONS DU SUD-AFRIQUE - Serie II - Le bourriquot offert par les 'Petites Annales' au Missionnaire du Basutoland." ("?")  A missionary father dressed in black speaks with an indigenous boy sitting on a donkey.  In the background another indigenous child is visible along with a number of circular stone houses.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "MISSIONNAIRES OBLATS DE MARIE-IMMACULEE - Oeuvre des Missions O.M.I. - 75, Rue de l'Assomption - PARIS (XVIe). - Abonnez-vous aux Petites Annales des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie-Immaculee. Revue Mensuelle: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris." ("MISSIONARY OBLATES OF IMMACULATE MARY - Work of Missions O.M.I. - 75, Street of the Assumption - PARIS (XVIe). - Subscribe to the Small Annals of the Missionary Oblates of Immaculate Mary. Monthly Review: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12842
title: Missionary overlooks the valley, Morija, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: Lessouto. - 18. Morija. Vue d'ensemble." ("Lessouto - 18. Morija. Overall picture.")  A missionary stands at the top of a hill overlooking a valley.  Various houses and fields are visible below.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the publisher: "Societe des Missions Evangeliques - 102, Boulevard Arago, Paris, 14me - Edition du Depot de livres - Morija. (Droits reserves.)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12824
title: Missionary sisters travelling on horseback, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "MISSIONS DU SUD-AFRIQUE - Serie III - La visite des Missions par les Soeurs Missionnaires. (Basutoland)." ("MISSIONS OF SOUTH-AFRICA - Series 3 - The visit of the Missions by the Missionary Sisters. (Basutoland).")  Four missionary sisters dressed in black ride on horses while three missionary sisters walk alongside them.  Near the back of the group two indigenous men dressed in suits also ride horses.  In the background two long stone buildings are visible.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and contains printed information about the mission agency: "MISSIONNAIRES OBLATS DE MARIE-IMMACULEE - Oeuvre des Missions O.M.I. - 75, Rue de l'Assomption - PARIS (XVIe). - Abonnez-vous aux Petites Annales des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie-Immaculee. Revue Mensuelle: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris." ("MISSIONARY OBLATES OF IMMACULATE MARY - Work of Missions O.M.I. - 75, Street of the Assumption - PARIS (XVIe). - Subscribe to the Small Annals of the Missionary Oblates of Immaculate Mary. Monthly Review: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12829
title: Missionary father and an indigenous man rest on a hillside, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "MISSIONS DU SUD-AFRIQUE - Serie III - Une simple halte (Basutoland)." ("MISSIONS OF SOUTH-AFRICA - Series III - A simple halt (Basutoland).")  On a hillside a missionary father and an indigenous man pause to eat and drink.  Cups and a kettle are arranged on the ground.  Their other belongings are stacked nearby.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and contains printed information about the mission agency: "MISSIONNAIRES OBLATS DE MARIE-IMMACULEE - Oeuvre des Missions O.M.I. - 75, Rue de l'Assomption - PARIS (XVIe). - Abonnez-vous aux Petites Annales des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie-Immaculee. Revue Mensuelle: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris." ("MISSIONARY OBLATES OF IMMACULATE MARY - Work of Missions O.M.I. - 75, Street of the Assumption - PARIS (XVIe). - Subscribe to the Small Annals of the Missionary Oblates of Immaculate Mary. Monthly Review: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12827
title: Missionary father uses a cave as a house, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "MISSIONS DU SUD-AFRIQUE - Serie II - Une grotte servant de maison au Missionnaire (Basutoland)." ("MISSIONS OF SOUTH-AFRICA - Series II - a cave being used as house by the Missionary (Basutoland).")  A missionary father holding a saw sits next to a door in the side of a large rock face.  Next to the missionary are various tools and building materials.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "MISSIONNAIRES OBLATS DE MARIE-IMMACULEE - Oeuvre des Missions O.M.I. - 75, Rue de l'Assomption - PARIS (XVIe). - Abonnez-vous aux Petites Annales des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie-Immaculee. Revue Mensuelle: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris." ("MISSIONARY OBLATES OF IMMACULATE MARY - Work of Missions O.M.I. - 75, Street of the Assumption - PARIS (XVIe). - Subscribe to the Small Annals of the Missionary Oblates of Immaculate Mary. Monthly Review: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12832
title: Indigenous men perform a gymnastic routine, Roma, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "MISSIONS DU SUD-AFRIQUE - Serie VI - Une classe de gymnastique chez les Freres de Roma (Basutoland)." ("MISSIONS OF SOUTH-AFRICA - Series VI - A class of gymnastics for the Brothers of Roma (Basutoland).") On a flat open space, over seventy indigenous men and boys perform a gymnastics routine.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "MISSIONNAIRES OBLATS DE MARIE-IMMACULEE - Oeuvre des Missions O.M.I. - 75, Rue de l'Assomption - PARIS (XVIe). - Abonnez-vous aux Petites Annales des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie-Immaculee. Revue Mensuelle: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris." ("MISSIONARY OBLATES OF IMMACULATE MARY - Work of Missions O.M.I. - 75, Street of the Assumption - PARIS (XVIe). - Subscribe to the Small Annals of the Missionary Oblates of Immaculate Mary. Monthly Review: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12837
title: Basuto village in the mountains, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "MISSIONS DU SUD-AFRIQUE - Serie II - Un village basuto dans la montagne." ("MISSIONS OF SOUTH-AFRICA - Series II - A basuto village in the mountain.")  In a valley between two large cliff faces is a village of approximately thirty thatched-roof huts.  Various people are visible moving among the houses.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "MISSIONNAIRES OBLATS DE MARIE-IMMACULEE - Oeuvre des Missions O.M.I. - 75, Rue de l'Assomption - PARIS (XVIe). - Abonnez-vous aux Petites Annales des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie-Immaculee. Revue Mensuelle: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris." ("MISSIONARY OBLATES OF IMMACULATE MARY - Work of Missions O.M.I. - 75, Street of the Assumption - PARIS (XVIe). - Subscribe to the Small Annals of the Missionary Oblates of Immaculate Mary. Monthly Review: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m7245
title: Middle school girls, Quanzhou, China, 1925

description: " Middle School, 36 pupils, Chuanchow Spring 1925."  Staff and Middle School pupils of the Pei-ying  Girls' School, Quanzhou.; Set of 13 photographs belonging to Annie N. Duncan, a missionary of the English Presbyterian Mission's Women's Missionary Association. She was appointed to the Quanzhou mission station in 1893 where she assumed responsibility for the Girls' School  and remained in that post until 1932. "Miss Duncan was sent out by the Scottish auxiliary (of the EPM), and being financed mainly by Sunday Schools throughout Scotland, she was known as 'the Children's Missionary'. (Edward Band, Working his purpose out: the history of the English Presbyterian Misson 1847-1947, London, 1948. p.303). In 1902 she published The City of Springs or mission work in Chinchew etc.," describing early mission work in Quanzhou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m758
title: Portrait of hospital dispenser, possibly Guangzhou, China, ca. 1900

description: "Old Hospital. Dispenser. Balck and Gold case. Dress of blue, very pale". Portrait of dispenser in uniform behind dispensary desk.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12836
title: Missionary sisters conduct class outside, Lesotho, ca.1900-1930

description: "MISSIONS DU SUD-AFRIQUE - Serie VI - La classe en plein air (Basutoland)." ("MISSIONS OF SOUTH-AFRICA - Series VI - Class in the open air (Basutoland).")  Three missionary sisters and two indigenous novices conduct a class of over fifty indigenous children in a courtyard .  One of the indigenous women uses a large easel and a pointer to teach the students some of whom sit on a low stone wall nearby.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and contains printed information about the mission agency: "MISSIONNAIRES OBLATS DE MARIE-IMMACULEE - Oeuvre des Missions O.M.I. - 75, Rue de l'Assomption - PARIS (XVIe). - Abonnez-vous aux Petites Annales des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie-Immaculee. Revue Mensuelle: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris." ("MISSIONARY OBLATES OF IMMACULATE MARY - Work of Missions O.M.I. - 75, Street of the Assumption - PARIS (XVIe). - Subscribe to the Small Annals of the Missionary Oblates of Immaculate Mary. Monthly Review: 10 fr. C./C. 99-99. Paris.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m7250
title: Staff of Pei-ying Girls' School, Quanzhou, China, 1930

description: " Whole staff -teaching and management - of Peiying Girls' School." Miss Annie Duncan, headmistress (standing on top step) with teaching and administrative staff of the Pei-ying Girls' School, Quanzhou.; Set of 13 photographs belonging to Annie N. Duncan, a missionary of the English Presbyterian Mission's Women's Missionary Association. She was appointed to the Quanzhou mission station in 1893 where she assumed responsibility for the Girls' School  and remained in that post until 1932. "Miss Duncan was sent out by the Scottish auxiliary (of the EPM), and being financed mainly by Sunday Schools throughout Scotland, she was known as "the Children's Missionary". (Edward Band, Working his purpose out: the history of the English Presbyterian Misson 1847-1947, London, 1948. p.303). In 1902 she published The City of Springs or mission work in Chinchew etc.," describing early mission work in Quanzhou.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m7239
title: Chinese church, Quanzhou, China, 1926

description: "West Street Ch[urch], Chuanchow [Quanzhou]; built 189[5], enlarged 1912, rebuilt 1926 - a fine building - well finished".; Set of 13 photographs belonging to Annie N. Duncan, a missionary of the English Presbyterian Mission's Women's Missionary Association. She was appointed to the Quanzhou mission station in 1893 where she assumed responsibility for the Girls' School  and remained in that post until 1932. "Miss Duncan was sent out by the Scottish auxiliary (of the EPM), and being financed mainly by Sunday Schools throughout Scotland, she was known as 'the Children's Missionary'. (Edward Band, Working his purpose out: the history of the English Presbyterian Misson 1847-1947, London, 1948. p.303). In 1902 she published The City of Springs or mission work in Chinchew etc.," describing early mission work in Quanzhou.