cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m5618
title: Coolies carrying box, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China,1937

description: "One of the boxes from America inside the compound, behind the house.  The coolies are standing in front of servants' quarters."; Ernest Forster, the photographer, was an American Episcopal missionary.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m5633
title: Service at cemetery, Easter Monday, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China,1937

description: "Service at Christian cemetery, Yangchow. Easter Monday, 1937 Rev. Mr. Ch'en, Rev. Ernest Forster, Rev. Mr. Ko"; Ernest Forster was a missionary serving under the American Episcopal Church.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57136
title: Clergy and men inside a printing press, Kakyelo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A male clergy is working with men and boys inside of a printing press. There are various large machines in the room.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvres de Don Bosco. Préf. Apost. Luapula Supérieur (Congo belge). Procure: Compte chèques 2719.01 - Werk van Don Bosco. Apost. Pref. van Boven-Luapula (Belg. Kongo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "12. Atelier d'imprimerie. 12. Werkhuis der drukkers." ("Print shop. Work House of printers")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57133
title: Male clergy with catechists, Kakyelo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Two male clergy are posed outside with a class of catechists before their first communion. The students are wearing traditional clothing, and are also wearing white covering over their heads.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvres de Don Bosco. Préf. Apost. Luapula Supérieur (Congo belge). Procure: Compte chèques 2719.01 - Werk van Don Bosco. Apost. Pref. van Boven-Luapula (Belg. Kongo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "12. Le jour de la Confirmation. Poste de Kiniama. 12. Op den dag dat zij het H. Vormsel ontvingen." ("In the day that the Holy Confirmation received")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m5616
title: City moat at Tien Sing Temple, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China,1936

description: "Along the Yangchow city moat at the Tien Sing Temple."; Ernest Forster, the photographer, was an American Episcopal missionary.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m73013
title: "Ateke" girl, in Gabon

description: Portrait of a young "Ateke" girl, in Gabon.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72728
title: Portrait of Mr. Blockley, in Leshoma, Northern Rhodesia, Zambia

description: Portrait of Mr. Blockley, trader who live near François Coillard, in Leshoma, Zambia.; François Coillard was the first missionary of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) who went in Barotseland to evangelize the Lozi people. He worked in this region from 1878 to 1904. Photograph published in 1887 by François Coillard in the photo album named "Vues du Zambèze".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m73018
title: Rapids, in Gabon

description: People with boats in rapids of Ogooue, in Gabon.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72726
title: Mission party in Northern Rhodesia, in Zambia

description: Mission party of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) in Northern Rhodesia. François Coillard and Middleton stand in background. His niece, Elise Coillard, and his wife, Christina Coillard, are above him. Dorwald Jeanmairet and W.J. Waddell are in the first row. Sotho evangelists with their family stand on both side of the missionaries.; François Coillard was the first missionary of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) who went in Barotseland to evangelize the Lozi people. He worked in this region from 1878 to 1904. Photograph published in 1887 by François Coillard in the photo album named "Vues du Zambèze".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72761
title: [no title provided]

description: View of the river Zambezi, in Northern Rhodesia.; François Coillard was the first missionary of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) who went in Barotseland to evangelize the Lozi people. He worked in this region from 1878 to 1904. Photograph published in 1895 by François Coillard in the photo album named "Views along the Upper Zambesi".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72723
title: Family of 'Masaron', in Northern Rhodesia, Zambia

description: Portrait of a family of "Masaron", in Northern Rhodesia.; François Coillard was the first missionary of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) who went in Barotseland to evangelize the Lozi people. He worked in this region from 1878 to 1904. Photograph published in 1887 by François Coillard in the photo album named "Vues du Zambèze".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72730
title: Mission party, in Northern Rhodesia, Zambia

description: Mission party of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) in Northern Rhodesia. François Coillard and Middleton stand in the background. The niece of Coillard, Elise, and his wife, Christina, are above him. Dorwald Jeanmairet and W.J. Waddell are in the first row. Sotho evangelists with their family stand on both side of the missionaries.; François Coillard was the first missionary of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) who went in Barotseland to evangelize the Lozi people. He worked in this region from 1878 to 1904. Photograph published in 1887 by François Coillard in the photo album named "Vues du Zambèze".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72724
title: Family of 'Masaron', in Northern Rhodesia, Zambia

description: Portrait of a family of 'Masaron' people, in Northern Rhodesia.; François Coillard was the first missionary of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) who went in Barotseland to evangelize the Lozi people. He worked in this region from 1878 to 1904. Photograph published in 1887 by François Coillard in the photo album named "Vues du Zambèze".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72631
title: Training school of Ndoungue, in Cameroon

description: View of the training school of Ndoungue, in Cameroon.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72654
title: T. Noutong secondary school, in Cameroon

description: Procession of the pupils of the T. Noutong secondary school, in Douala.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72843
title: Butchers in Barotseland, Zambia

description: Butchers working near a fire camp, in Barotseland, Zambia.; François Coillard was the first missionary of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) who went in Barotseland to evangelize the Lozi people. He worked in this region from 1878 to 1904. Photograph published in 1887 by François Coillard in the photo album named "Vues du Zambèze".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72731
title: Barotse people making a floor, in Northern Rhodesia, Zambia

description: Two Barotse (Lozi) workers making a floor with mud and dung, in Zambia.; François Coillard was the first missionary of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) who went in Barotseland to evangelize the Lozi people. He worked in this region from 1878 to 1904. Photograph published in 1887 by François Coillard in the photo album named "Vues du Zambèze".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72725
title: Happy family in Northern Rhodesia, Zambia

description: Mission party of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) in Northern Rhodesia. François Coillard and Middleton stand in the background. His niece, Elise Coillard, and his wife, Christina Coillard, are above him. Dorwald Jeanmairet and W.J. Waddell are in the first row. Sotho evangelists with their family stand on both side of the missionaries.; François Coillard was the first missionary of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) who went in Barotseland to evangelize the Lozi people. He worked in this region from 1878 to 1904. Photograph published in 1887 by François Coillard in the photo album named "Vues du Zambèze".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72611
title: School of Ndoungue, in Cameroon

description: Basketry in the school of Ndoungue. Canework on chairs.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72842
title: The evangelist Lefi, in Zambia

description: Portrait of Lefi who is a sotho evangelist of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) in Barotseland.; François Coillard was the first missionary of the Société des missions évangéliques de Paris (Paris evangelical missionary society) who went in Barotseland to evangelize the Lozi people. He worked in this region from 1878 to 1904. Photograph published in 1887 by François Coillard in the photo album named "Vues du Zambèze".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72608
title: School of Ndoungue, in Cameroon

description: In a workshop of the mission school of Ndoungue. Pupils learn the wooden work.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57122
title: Clergy celebrating Mass in tent, Kakyelo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A male clergy celebrates Mass beneath a tent as the congregation sits on the ground facing the tent.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvres de Don Bosco. Préf. Apost. Luapula Supérieur (Congo belge). Procure: Compte chèques 2719.01 - Werk van Don Bosco. Apost. Pref. van Boven-Luapula (Belg. Kongo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "10. Mgr Sak disant la Ste Messe sous la tente. 10. Mgr leest de H. Mis onder de tent." ("Mgr reads H. Mass under the tent")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57138
title: Barber cutting a man's hair, Kakyelo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A group of men dressed in traditional clothing are sitting outside on the ground, as one man cuts another man's hair.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvres de Don Bosco. Préf. Apost. Luapula Supérieur (Congo belge). Procure: Compte chèques 2719.01 - Werk van Don Bosco. Apost. Pref. van Boven-Luapula (Belg. Kongo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "16. Les coiffeurs en plein air. Mission de Kakyelo (Songwe). 16. Haarkappers in open lucht. Missiepost van Kakyela (Songwe)." ("Hairdressers in the open air. Mission Kakyelo (Songwe).")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57150
title: Rowers posed on a boat, Kakyelo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Une promenade en pirogue sur la Lubefu." ("A ride in the dugout on Lubefu") A group of rowers and children are standing outside posed on their boat.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Congo- Propriété de Scheut.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57135
title: Clergy and men inside a workshop, Kakyelo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: An interior view of a workshop, with a male clergy instructing a student at a wooden desk. There are five students in the work room.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvres de Don Bosco. Préf. Apost. Luapula Supérieur (Congo belge). Procure: Compte chèques 2719.01 - Werk van Don Bosco. Apost. Pref. van Boven-Luapula (Belg. Kongo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "19. Atelier de sculpture. 19. De beeldhouwers." ("Sculpture workshop")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57143
title: Men holding dead lions, Kakyelo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A group of men and boys are standing outside while two men hold two dead lions as they pose for the camera.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvres de Don Bosco. Préf. Apost. Luapula Supérieur (Congo belge). Procure: Compte chèques 2719.01 - Werk van Don Bosco. Apost. Pref. van Boven-Luapula (Belg. Kongo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "13. Lion et lionne, tués au piège. Mission de Kakyelo (Songwe). 13. In de val geloopen leeuw en leeuwin, Kakyelo (Songwe)." ("Lion and lioness, killed in a trap. Mission Kakyelo (Songwe).")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59838
title: Missionary sisters in hospital doorway with others, Morocco, ca.1920-1940

description: "Opere per i malati - I poveri Arabi hanno piena confidenza nelle loro infermiere." Several Catholic missionary sisters stand the doorway of a hospital. Before them is a small crowd of seated men and women.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the margin is "Francescane Missionarie di Maria in Missione Almanacco - 12, Via Giusti - Roma".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57144
title: Man with horn attached to his head, Kakyelo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Two men are sitting outside, one man has a horn attached to his head.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvres de Don Bosco. Préf. Apost. Luapula Supérieur (Congo belge). Procure: Compte chèques 2719.01 - Werk van Don Bosco. Apost. Pref. van Boven-Luapula (Belg. Kongo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "17. Ventouse (Kisumo) faite d'une corne de bête. Poste du Kakyelo (Songwe). 17. Kopglas (kisumo) gemaakt van den hoorn eener beest. Post van Kakyelo (Songwe)."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57145
title: Two women working with pottery, Kakyelo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Two women are outside working on pottery together. One woman is holding a baby on her back attached by a piece of cloth. There are various works of pottery on the ground near the women.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvres de Don Bosco. Préf. Apost. Luapula Supérieur (Congo belge). Procure: Compte chèques 2719.01 - Werk van Don Bosco. Apost. Pref. van Boven-Luapula (Belg. Kongo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "2. Poterie (femmes indigènes fabriquant le Inongo). Poste de Kakyelo (Songwe). 2. Pottenbakkerij (inlandsche vrouwen bewerken de 'Inongo'."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57162
title: People crossing a bridge, Lukunga, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: 20. - Pont de lianes sur la Lukunga. Touwbrug over de Lukunga." ("Bridge climbers on Lukunga") Several porters and clergy attempt to pass over a bridge made of branches and twigs.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Mission des Jèsuites Kwango Missie van de Jezuieten.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57147
title: Panoramic view of a village, Kakyelo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Panoramic view of a rural area, with its church prominently featured. A group of people are standing amongst the thatched roof and straw huts.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvres de Don Bosco. Préf. Apost. Luapula Supérieur (Congo belge). Procure: Compte chèques 2719.01 - Werk van Don Bosco. Apost. Pref. van Boven-Luapula (Belg. Kongo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "5. La pauvre chapelle du village de Shindaika. 5. De arme kapel van het dorp Shindaïka."  ("The poor village chapel Shindaika")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57146
title: Clergy in a boat with children, Kakyelo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A male clergy is in a boat with a group of children. There are a number of other people nearby, some are on boats and others are on the shore.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvres de Don Bosco. Préf. Apost. Luapula Supérieur (Congo belge). Procure: Compte chèques 2719.01 - Werk van Don Bosco. Apost. Pref. van Boven-Luapula (Belg. Kongo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "11. La barque de pêche de la Mission. Poste de Kakyelo (Songwe). 11. De visschersschuit der Missie. Missiepost van Kakyelo (Songwe)." ("The fishing boat of the Mission")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57160
title: Clergy posed within mission, Luebo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: De missie te Luebo" ("The mission Luebo") An exterior view of the mission property with a man standing in the front of the grounds.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Congo- Eigendom van Scheut.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59800
title: Steamers and river scenes, Malawi, ca.1920-1940

description: From upper left, clockwise: "View at Chisumulu, Lake Nyasa" "On the River Shire" "Buying Wood for Chauncy Maples" "The Chauncy Maples and Charles Janson". The postcard is quartered into four photographs depicting the following images, from upper left clockwise: missionaries and others navigating a dugout canoe on a lake, beached canoes on a riverbank, three steamers and a rowboat before an island, and missionaries buying corded wood from others on a riverbank.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed in the correspondence section is the following: "Specimen of African Post Card, published by the Universities' Mission to Central Africa, 9 Dartmouth Street, Westminster, S. W." "First series, 8 colored 7d. ; by post 8d." "12 Toned, 5 d. ; " 6d." "Second series: 10 coloured and 10 toned, 1/- ; by post 1/1" "4 [colored and] 5 [toned], 6d. " 7d." "2 [colored and] 2 [toned] 3d. " 3 1/2 d." "An illustrated Catalogue of Literature and list of African Curios may also be had at above address."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59840
title: Orphans making couscous, Meknes, Morocco, ca.1920-1940

description: "Les Franciscains au Maroc - Meknes - Les Orphelines preparent le couscous." A dozen young orphans are seated around a low table, preparing couscous.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the margin is "Missions Franciscaines, 208, Rue de Pessac Bordeaux".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57137
title: Girl leans over a bridge, Kakyelo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A girl is outside leaning over a wooden bridge that spans a narrow river within a forest.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvres de Don Bosco. Préf. Apost. Luapula Supérieur (Congo belge). Procure: Compte chèques 2719.01 - Werk van Don Bosco. Apost. Pref. van Boven-Luapula (Belg. Kongo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "19. Pont construit par les Missionnaires. 19. Brug gebouwd gebouwd door den Missionaris." ("Bridge build by the Missionaries")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59242
title: Hyenas amid undergrowth, Kenya, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missione del Kenya - Serie IV -Fauna." "34 - La iena." A pair of hyenas are depicted in light undergrowth. The photograph has a somewhat painterly look to it, as if it has perhaps been touched up.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the top of the correspondence section is "Istituto - Collegio Internazionale Della Consolata per le Missioni Estere - Torino (17) Corso Ferruccio, 16 "La Consolata" periodico mensile - Abbonamento L. 5 annue".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59254
title: Dead lion, Kenya, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missione del Kenya - Serie IV -Fauna." "38 0 Il re della foresta." A dead lion lies on its belly amid torn earth, its flanks dirty.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the top of the correspondence section is "Istituto - Collegio Internazionale Della Consolata per le Missioni Estere - Torino (17) Corso Ferruccio, 16 "La Consolata" periodico mensile - Abbonamento L. 5 annue".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57163
title: Methodist church, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: The Methodist church in Lubumbashi is depicted, a large brick structure.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the caption: "Elisabethville: Eglise Méthodiste Christ au Congo." There is also information about the printer: "Editions: Papeterie-Librairie L.R. Rassaert. Elisabethville"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59787
title: Boys riding cows, Malawi, ca.1920-1940

description: "Afrique Centrale Nyasaland - Vicariat apostolique du Shire - Pere de la Cie de Marie" "A cheval sur des boeufs". Two young boys ride cows on a grassy plain. One of the boys carries a stick over his shoulder.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59819
title: People spinning wool near hanging rugs, Morocco, ca.1920-1940

description: [Bottom edges of clipped text are visible at the top of the card.] "Scene di Bimbi - Le piccole Berbere fanno graziosi fappeti"A line of people are seated indoors by a wall hung with several large rugs. Some people ply spinning wheels.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the margin is "Le Francescane Missionairie Di Maria in Missione." "Almanacco - 12, Via Giusti - Roma".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59243
title: Hippopotamus in a river, Kenya, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missione del Kenya - Serie IV -Fauna." "35 - L'ippopotamo." A hippopotamus stands in a river, yawning widely. Behind it, the riverbank can be seen.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the top of the correspondence section is "Istituto - Collegio Internazionale Della Consolata per le Missioni Estere - Torino (17) Corso Ferruccio, 16 "La Consolata" periodico mensile - Abbonamento L. 5 annue".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59837
title: Catholic missionary standing with boys, Morocco, ca.1920-1940

description: "Les Franciscains au Maroc - Sous les Palmiers" A robed Catholic missionary stands outdoors, flanked on either side by boys. The corner of a building can be seen behind them, and a stand of palm trees.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the margin is "Missions Franciscaines, 208, Rue de Pessac Bordeaux".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59841
title: People gathered before a thatch-roofed building, Mozambique, ca.1920-1940

description: "Diocese of Lebombo" "Curaneni, Inhambane". A small crowd of people are gathered before a low mud-walled building with a thatched roof.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m57121
title: Missionary instructs builders, Lowa, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Une pierre pour la construction de la Mission de La Lowa des Chanoines Rég. de Latran. Een steentje voor de uitbreiding der Missie der Reg. Kanunniken van Lateranen te La Lowa." ("A stone for the construction of the Mission of The Lowa Chanoines Reg. Lateran.") A male clergy is standing outside instructing several men as they build a mission using bricks. There is also a small portrait of a woman on the front of the postcard that includes the caption: "A la glorieuse Mémoire de S.M. la Reine Astrid. Aan de roemrijke gedachtenis van H. M. Koningin Astrid." ("To the glorious memory S.M. Queen Astrid"); The back of the postcard contains a handwritten note in French and also contains information about the mission agency: "Vendu au profit de la Mission de La Lowa des Chanoines Rég. de Latran. Verkocht ten voordeele der Missie der Reg. Kanunniken van Lateranen in het gebied van da La Lowa." ("Sold to benefit the Mission of The Lowa Chanoines Reg. Lateran.")
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59839
title: Evangelists seated indoors, Fez, Morocco, ca.1908

description: Native evangelists at Fez, Morocco." Eight evangelists are seated before a mosaic wall indoors.; The back of the postcard has handwriting on it and is stamped and postmarked. Printed at the edge of the margin is "North Africa Mission, 4 Highbury Crescent, London, N.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59244
title: Dead rhinoceros, Kenya, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missione del Kenya - Serie IV - Fauna." "36. - Il rinoceronte." Two young boys stand by a dead rhinoceros, tall grass behind them.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the top of the correspondence section is "Istituto - Collegio Internazionale Della Consolata per le Missioni Estere - Torino (17) Corso Ferruccio, 16 "La Consolata" periodico mensile - Abbonamento L. 5 annue".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m59241
title: Catechist instructing seated people, Kenya, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missioni Torinesi Della Consolata  in Africa - Italian Missions (British East Africa)" "Ira Gli Akikuiu - Il catechisia ripete le istribuzioni del missionario - Among the Akioiu a catechist repeating the missionary teachings". A catechist stands before a large crowd of seated people and gives religious instruction.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it.