cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81058
title: Good corn crop, Mwiliambongo mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mwilambongo – Mission des Sœurs de Saint François de Sales.  Le bon Maïs!  Corbeilles vidées en farine puis mangé avec insectes at fourmis.”   Three women with baskets of corn flour stand next to the missionary sister.  Women holding long thick poles kneel on the ground around a mat containing the corn.  Corn flour is combined with insects and ants and eaten.  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-c123-81063
title: Sunday walk to the mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “17.  Congo Français  ̶  Brazzaville.  Promenade du Dimanche à la Mission.  Collection Gutchard.”  Men and women are depicted strolling on the mission grounds on a Sunday.  European women carry parasoles.  A horse carriage is on one of the main walkways.  Handwriting in French closely covers the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81070
title: Tour of the mission, Brazzaville, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “40.  Congo Français  ̶  Brazzaville.  Visite d’Explorateurs à la Mission.   Col Augouard.”   Three European men and a woman pose with a missionary father on the mission grounds on a Brazzaville.  A carriage waits to take them on a tour of the mission.   There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81056
title: Missionary father with baker and laundry man, Brazzaville, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “40.  Congo Français  ̶  Brazzaville.  Boulanger et Blanchisseur rendant leurs comptes à l’Économe..   Col Leray – Cliché Augouard.”   A missionary father poses with the mission baker and the launderer at the mission at Brazzaville.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81065
title: Watering the garden, Brazzaville mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “36.  Congo Français  ̶  Brazzaville  ̶  Arrosage des Careiers.   Col Leray – Cliché Augouard.”   A missionary father stands in the garden path with two boys with watering cans at the mission at Brazzaville.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81068
title: Riding to Linzolo, Brazzaville mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “48.  Congo Français  ̶  Brazzaville  ̶  Départ des deux Frères pour une Excursion apostolique à Linzolo.   Col Leray – Cliché Augouard.”   Two missionary fathers embark on a trip to see the Bishop at Linzolo.  Each sits in rickshaw style cart with runners at both ends.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81071
title: Standing on a  tree taken down, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "16.  ̶  Sur un abatis.  Gevelde Boom."  A large group of people pose on and around a felled tree.  The name of the publisher “Mission de Jésuites Kwango. Missie van de Jesuieten.” Is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81069
title: Napping on a sill, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "12.  ̶  La sieste du petit Ntoya."  Kisantu.  Het middagdutje van Ntoya.  A little boy takes a nap on a windowsill.  The name of the publisher “Mission de Jésuites Kwango. Missie van de Jesuieten.” Is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81072
title: Woodworking shop, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "76.  Congo Belge – Belgisch-Congo.  Elisabethville.  Atellier de Menuiserie.  Werkhuis voor schrijnwerkers."  The spacious carpentry shop is filled with young men at their worktables.   A man using a large wood plane is shown in the foreground.  The building has glass windows that hinge open.  There are a few lines of handwriting in French on the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81073
title: Riding in an ox cart, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “ 19.   ̶   En route avec un hôte.  Op weg met eenen neemdeling.”  Three missionary fathers travel by cart at the mission   Two oxen pull the cart led by a young man.  “Kwango, Congo belge – 1920/1930” is written in pencil.  The name of the publisher “Mission des Jésuites.  Kwango.  Missie van de Jezuieten”  is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81074
title: African Christian leader and family, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missionarissen van Afrika (Witte Paters). 8.  Een christen hoofdman met vrouw en kind.  (Opper-Congo).  Missionaires d’Afrique (Pères Blancs).  8. Chef chrétien avec sa femme et son lenfant (Haut-Congo).”  A Christian African leader poses with his wife and child.  The chief wears Western style clothing and leather shoes.   The caption and the 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-c123-81075
title: Missionary fathers at Lake Kivu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “ Missionaires d’Afrique (Pères Blancs).  5.  Dans les rochers, sur les bords du lac Kivu.  Missionarissen van Afrika (Witte Paters).  In de rotsen, op de boorden van het Kivu-Meer.”  Two missionary fathers pose by a rock embankment at Lake Kivu.  “Léon de Ceuleneer, 72, Rue Veydt 72.”  is stamped in purple ink on the back of the card.  The caption and the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles” are printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in French closely fills the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81076
title: Mission band, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “ 14.  La Fanfare.  ̶   Kisantu   ̶   Ons Muziekkorps.”  The mission brass band performs  dressed in band uniforms and holding their musical instruments at Kisantu.  The publisher “Mission du Kwango, Kwango-Missie” is printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in French closely covers the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81077
title: Boys play a game at school, Boma, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van de Broeders der Christelijke Scholen in Congo.  Missions des Frères des Ecoles Chrétiennes au Congo.  Kinderspel  bijde leerlingen, te Boma – Les élèves au jeu, à Boma.”  Male students at the mission school at Boma play a game as a woman looks on.  The name of the publisher, “Ern. Thill, Brussel.” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81078
title: Porters bring water to the mission, Mbandaka, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Œuvre des Filles de la Charité à Coquilhatville.  9. Habitation des Sœurs:  Côte Sud-Est. Porteurs d’eau.”  Water carriers bring drums of water to the mission at Coquilhatville [Mbandaka] on the Southeast Coast, Congo.    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-c123-81079
title: Bishop and authorities, Feast of Victory, Brazzaville, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: 67.  ̶   Congo Français  ̶  Brazzaville  ̶  Mgr. Augouard et les Autorités civiles et militaires sortant de la Cathédrale  pour la Fête de Victoire (2 Mars 1919).  Col augouard.”  Bishop Augouard along with civil and military authorities are shown leaving the cathedral at Brazzaville at the Feast of Victory celebration, March 2, 1919 (two views).  There are several lines of handwriting in French on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81080
title: Climbing a palm oil tree, Brazzaville, Congo, ca.1920=1940

description: “67.  Congo Français.  Mission Catholique de Brazzaville.  Le Palmier à Huile (Elaïs guineensis).”   A man is shown climbing a large palm oil tree.  Several boys watch from below.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81081
title: Missionary sisters visit Augouard monument, Brazzaville, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: 69.  Congo Français.  Mission Catholique de Brazzaville.  La R.  Mère Marie et les Sœurs de St.-Joseph de Cluny, au pied du monument de Mg. Augouard."  Seven missionary sisters of the order of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Cluny pose at the foot of the monument to Father (Bishop)Augouard.  There are a few words handwritten in French on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81082
title: Residents of the mission, Kindu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Le Patronage à Kindu – Het Patronaat van Kindu.”  The clergy, residents and students pose for a photo outside at the mission, Kindu.  Many of the students hold up drawings or illustrations.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:   “Congrégation des Filles de la Croix de Liége.  Congregatie der Dochters van het Kruis te Luik.  Maison-mère.  Moederhuis: rue Hors-Château, 49.  Mission du Haut-Congo belge.  Missie van den Belgischen Opper-Congo.  La propreté, c’est la sante. –  Reinheid is Gezondheid.”  There is no handwriting on the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81083
title: Woman with timid little girl, Niangara, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Niangara – Uelé.  En route avec la petite sœur.”    An African woman dressed in a white dress and scarf, possibly a missionary sister or nurse, holds the hand of a little girl while out walking.  The caption and information referring to "Dominicaines Missionnaires" are printed on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81084
title: Moving bananas, Buta, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Ecole de Frères Maristes, Buta.  Le marché pour les fils des chefs.”  Bunches of bananas heading to or from the market are passed along a line of young men at the river.  Missionary fathers oversee the work.  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-c123-81085
title: Duke Brabant at cathedral, Kisangani, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Ecole de Frères Maristes, Stanleyville.  Après le …: Le Duc de Brabant quittant la Cathédrale de Stanleyville.”  The Duke of Brabant is shown leaving the cathedral at Stanleyville [Kisangani] along with other officials.  A military honor guard salutes as he passes.   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-c123-81086
title: Marist mission school, Kisangani, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Ecole de Frères Maristes, Stanleyville.  Entrée principale – Groupe de internes.” Students and the missionary father teacher pose for a photo at the main entrance to the Marist Brothers mission school.  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-c123-81087
title: Sorcerer near Kisangani, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “15  Intérieur d’un sorcier aux environs de Stanleyville.  Hoe het er zooal uitziet in de hut van een tovenaar (omtrek van Stanleystad).”   A sorcerer poses inside his hut near Stanleyville [Kisangani].  Intricate drawings and carvings completely cover the interior walls.  Several human-like forms drawn on wood panels are depicted.  The sorcerer’s face is somewhat obscured by his long hair.  He appears to be sitting on a drum.  The publisher “Phototypie E. Desaix, Bruxelles”  and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81088
title: Putting a rim on a cartwheel, Kisangani, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Ecole de Frères Maristes ,(Stanleyville)-Cerclage d’une roue à la forge.  School der Broeders Maristen (Stanleystad)  -  In de Smids; pozeiten van een ijzere band.  Workers at the mission school forge apply a metal rim to a wooden cartwheel.    The publisher “Phototypie E. Desaix, Bruxelles” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81089
title: Sunday crowd after Mass, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “2.  ̶  Sortie de l’église le dimanche.  Kisantu.  Na de Zondagsmis.”  A very large group assembles outside the mission church at Kisantu after Sunday Mass.  Serveral missionary sisters and fathers stand toward the front.  The large, Western style church is seen in the background.  The name of the publisher “Mission de Jésuites  ̶  Kwango  ̶  Missie van de Jezuieten.” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81090
title: Children work the land, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “5.  ̶   La petite division au travail..  Kisantu.  De Afdeeling der Jongeren aan’t werk.”  Girls and boys of all ages are out tilling the land with their hoes and implements.  A man in front wearing a hat and a missionary father oversee the workers.  The name of the publisher “Mission de Jésuites  ̶  Kwango  ̶  Missie van de Jezuieten.” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81091
title: Tending the maize plants, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “ Kangu. Kongo. (Mayombe).  Maïsteelt.  Culture de maïs.”  Two female workers pause with their hoes at the edge of a maize field.  The plants appear to be eight to ten feet tall.  The name of the publisher  “Belgische missiën van Scheut.  Kongo.  Missions belges de Scheut.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81092
title: Young muscian, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missie van Kangu,   Een Kleine Musikant.  Mission de Kangu, Un jeune musicien. Kongo. (Mayombe).  A child poses with a musical instrument.  “Eigendom van Scheut . Kongo. Congo. Propriété de Scheut” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81093
title: Mission church, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missionförbundets Kongomission.  N:o 14.  Stationshuset vid Mukimbungu.”  The mission church at Mukimbungu is a solidly built, Western style building with an upper porch and nicely tended grounds.  There are several lines of handwriting in French are on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81094
title: Guidance from the missionary father, Mbandaka, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Een lesje aan het jonge volk.”  The children at the mission are attentive during a talk by the missionary father teacher.  The caption and the following information are printed on the back of the postcard:   “p.d. Missiehuis-Borgerhout.  M., ‘t Gezondene goed en gaarne ontvangen.  Besten dank.  Aan uw verlangen zal voldaan worden.  Met de verzekering van een goed priesterlijk gebed en vriendelijke missionarisgroeten in C.J.  Missionarissen van het H. Hart, Borgerhout-Antwerpen.  Missie van Coquilhatstad (Belgisch Congo ).”  There is a handwritten address on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81095
title: Native motif used in decorating mission room, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut: Kongo.  De leerlingen versieren hun speelzaal met teekeningen volgens inlandsche motieven.”  Students at the mission decorate their rec room with drawings having native motifs.   There is also a painting of a missionary father on one wall.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘de Beurs’ Antwerpen.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81096
title: Women weaving a carpet, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta), ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission d’Ouagadougou (Hte.-Volta).  33. Tissage d’un tapis haute laine – Mission Ouagadougou.”  Two women work at a loom weaving a wool carpet with a diamond pattern design in the center.  The publisher “Collection de la Mission d’Ouagadougou” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81097
title: Children at Boma, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van de Broeders der Christelijke Scholen in Congo.  Missions des Frères des Ecoles Chrétiennes au Congo.  Broeder Provinciaal met eenige zwartes te Boma.  Frère Provincial parmi ses protégés à Boma.”  A missionary fathers poses with six children at Boma.  The name of the publisher, “Ern. Thill, Brussel.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81098
title: Woman having her hair styled, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions de Scheut: Congo.  Salon de coiffure pour dames.”  A woman with a tattoo has her hair styled by another woman.  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: 10.7298/hzec-ys58
title: Tax and Expenditure Limits (TEL) Restrictiveness Index
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81099
title: Seminary students, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “De toekomstige seminaristen van Kasaï.”   A class of seminary students pose for their photo.  They all wear the same type of garments.  The name of the publisher, “Congo   ̶   Eigendom van Scheut” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81100
title: Children join the clergy, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions de Scheut: Congo.  Fruits de l’école chrétienne:  Une mere entourée de ses deux fils prêtres et de sal fille relgieuse.”  A mother poses with her two sons and daughter who attended the Christian seminary school and joined the clergy.   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-c123-81101
title: Men outside a hospital, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Scène d’Hôpital (Scheut).”  Two men are shown outside a hospital.  One man smokes a large round pipe.  Both look undernourished.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  ‘Congo   ̶   Propriété de Scheut.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81102
title: Intricate hair style, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions de Scheut: Congo.  Mayombe:  Coiffure indigène.  A woman sits patiently while getting her hair intricately styled.  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-c123-81103
title: Papaya tree, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missie van Kangu.  Mission de Kangu.  Een papaaiboom.  Un papayer.  Kongo (Mayombe).”  A young man stands under a papaya tree full of fruit.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  “Eigendom van Scheut . Kongo. Congo. Propriété de Scheut.”   There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81104
title: Two young friends, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions de Scheut: Congo.  Deux “Ketjes” de la Colonie.”  Two little children pose together for a photo. 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-c123-81105
title: Women carrying water, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions de Scheut: Congo. Two striking young women balance jugs of water on their heads at the river’s edge.   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-c123-81106
title: Religious procession, Inongo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Zusters der Kindsheid Jezus – Inongo,  Belgisch Congo.  Processie.  Moederhuis: Nederpolder, 1, Gent.”  Young women and girls process with a statue of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus and carry various banners.  Dressed in white dresses, some also wear hats or headbands.  Two missionary sisters accompany the procession.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81107
title: Sleeping sickness, Inongo mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Zusters der Kindsheid Jezus – Inongo,  Belgisch Congo.  Slaapzieken.   Moederhuis: Nederpolder, 1, Gent.”  Five patients suffering with sleeping sickness pose with missionary sister nurses or doctors and an assistant.  Three of the patients have their feet bandaged and two appear very undernourished.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81108
title: Missionary father with patients, Kananga, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “La Père et ses malades après l’instruction à l’Alma Mater de Luluabourg (Scheut).  De Pater met zijne zieken na de onderichting in het Alma Mater te Luluaburg (Schuet).  A missionary father doctor poses with his patients after teaching at his mission at Luluabourg [Kananga].  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  “Eigendom van Scheut . Kongo. Congo. Propriété de Scheut.”   There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81109
title: River in the forest, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Kanga (Mayombe).  In het dienste van het Bosch.  Au fond d la Forêt.”  A missionary father and young boy sit on the bank of a river deep in the forest.    The publisher “Eigendom van Scheut . Kongo. Congo. Propriété de Scheut.” is printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in Dutch closely covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81110
title: Hunting hippopotamuses, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions de Scheut  -  Kasaï.  Retour de la chasse à l’Hippo.”  Men return in a canoe from hunting hippopotamuses.   The head of a hippo is seen in the canoe. “Propriété de Scheut” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81111
title: Kneeling in prayer, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut.:  Congo. “Lieve Jezus, zegen ons land.”  Three girls are shown kneeling in prayer before the altar of a Western style church.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions van Scheut –Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘de Beurs’, Antwerpen.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81112
title: Fisherman with fish, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van Scheut.:  Congo. Rijke vangst.”  A Fisherman poses with a fish hanging from a canoe paddle.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missions van Scheut –Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘de Beurs’, Antwerpen.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81113
title: Celebrating the Assumption, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën van de Broeders der Christelijke Scholen in Congo.  Missions des Frères des Ecoles Chrétiennes au Congo.  Processie op O. L. V. Hemelvaart – Procession de l’Assomption.”  Worshipers gather outside the mission church to celebrate the Assumption.   The procession with clergy passes at the front.  The name of the publisher, “Ern. Thill, Brussel.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard.  A childlike drawing of a postage stamp is on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-81114
title: Children praying, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions de Scheut: Congo. Un Avé devant la grotte.”  Two young children are shown praying.  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-c123-81115
title: Returning from the market, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut: Congo.  Au retour du marché.”  A woman smoking a pipe carries a market basket suspended from her head.  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.