cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12519
title: Missionaries dining in the bush, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: "87. Afrique (Madagascar) - La Rencontre de Deux Missionnaires Dans La Brousse" ("The Meeting of Two Missionaries In the Bush").  Two missionary fathers sit on the ground at a small table with teapot, cups, and plates.  Behind them stand two indigenous young men with a pitcher and a plate as if to serve the missionaries.  Another indigenous young man sits on the ground nearby.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains 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 ("The work of the Propagation of the Faith supports the catholic Missions of the whole world.  Send your offering by Postal cheques") PROPAGATION DE LA FOI. Paris - 5, rue Monsieur, (VIIe). Lyon, 12 Rue Sala ".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m375
title: View of church service, Madagascar, ca. 1890

description: "Service in connection with the Congregational Union." View of pulpit and altar from the balcony of the church. Rev James Sibree stands at the lectern, just behind the organist. Other missionaries and indigenous clergy are gathered on the platform. The church is completely full, with members of the congregation standing in the aisles and doorways. Additional missionaries and their wives sit in a pew to the right.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m2064
title: Portrait of Moroka, African chief, ca. 1880

description: "Moroka. Chief of the Barolong, ?" "To the Rev. J. Kilner, Gen[era]l. Sec[re]t[ary]y of the Ms Met[hodist] Mis[ssionary] Society. My Dear Brother On Behalf of Christina Senoke the  ? queen of the Late King Maroka, I ask your acceptance of this portrait. Yours sin[cerely]. J.Daniel." John Daniel served in Southern Africa from 1856 to his death in 1888.; Methodiat Missionary work in West Africa had begun in 1811 with Coke's mission to Sierra Leone. A second station was opened on the River Gambia in 1821, and on the Gold Coast in 1834. The first missionary to arrive in South Africa was Rev. John McKenny, who established a station at Namaqualand in 1814. In 1820, work began amongst the slave population in the Cape Colony, in 1822 at Bechuanaland, and in 1841 a mission accompanied British troops to Natal. The South African Conference was established in 1882, and assumed care of mission work in South Africa (with the exception of Transvaal, Swaziland and Rhodesia).
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12562
title: Voice lesson for children, Ambohidratrimo, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: La lecon de chant par une Oblate Franciscaine Missionnaire de Marie" ("The lesson of song by an Oblate of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary").  Five young girls with songbooks gather around a piano and sing while an indigenous sister plays.  Postcard issued by Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed description of Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie: "ont actuellement en pays de Mission 145 maisons avec 156 ecoles, plus 389 oeuvres pour l'enfance groupant 56.000 enfants.  Elles ont en outre pour les malades 47 hopitaux avec 71.000 malades hospitalises dans l'annee, 7 leproseries avec 1.507 lepreux, 7 lazarets avec 1.873 contagieux et 107 dispensaires ou 2.100.000 soins ont ete donnes en 1926." ("They currently have in Mission countries 145 houses with 156 schools, plus 389 works for children grouping 56.000 children.   Moreover for the sick they have 47 hospitals with 71.000 patients hospitalized within the year, 7 leper-houses with 1.507 leprous, 7 lazarets with 1.873 contagious and 107 dispensaries where 2.100.000 were given care in 1926.").  Contact information is also given: "7, Impasse Reille, Paris XIVe.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m2304
title: Khama III and his headmen, Botswana, Africa, 1882

description: Approximately 30 men and boys. Also includes ?[John] Ratshosha (wearing top hat) and Sekgoma Khama, son of Khama.  Khama, himself,  is sitting on a leopard skin. All are wearing European clothes. Khama III (c. 1835-1923) was Chief of the Ngwato people of Bechuanaland (now Botswana) and a strict upholder of Christian values among his people.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m2135
title: Stone laying ceremony, Sierra Leone, 1914

description: "His Excellency the Governor of Sierra Leone laying the chief foundation stone of new Boys' High School at Freetown on Apr 30th 1914" Officials at ceremony.; Methodist Missionary work in West Africa had begun in 1811 with Coke's mission to Sierra Leone. A second station was opened on the River Gambia in 1821, and on the Gold Coast in 1834.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m2130
title: Interior of church, Sierra Leone, ca. 1908/1910.

description: Indigenous men inside church, Kenema, Mendeland, ca. 1908/1910.; Methodist Missionary work in West Africa had begun in 1811 with Coke's mission to Sierra Leone. A second station was opened on the River Gambia in 1821, and on the Gold Coast in 1834.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12514
title: View of  Betsileo plateau, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: "5 - Paysage des Hauts-Plateaux Betsileos" ("Landscape of the Betsileo High Plateau").  A landscape photograph of a large mountain with a small village at the base.  In the foreground two men are visible, one sitting on a large rock, another ascending the hill from which the picture is being taken.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Procure des Missions - Bulletin 'Chine, Ceylon, Madagascar' - Lille, 73, Rue des Stations - Teleph. 60.42, Ch. Post. 134".  The back also contains information about the publisher: "Les Impr. Reunies, 49, rue de Canteleu, Lille".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m2125
title: Group of missionaries and their wives on road, Sierra Leone, ca. 1905

description: "Near Freetown Sierra Leone. by Rev W H Maude return to W T Balmer". Three man and two women standing on roadside. Rev Maude served in Sierra Leone from 1867 to 1910, and in the Gold Coast district from 1915 to 1920.; Methodist Missionary work in West Africa had begun in 1811 with Coke's mission to Sierra Leone. A second station was opened on the River Gambia in 1821, and on the Gold Coast in 1834. Rev. Balmer served in the Sierra Leone and Gambia district from 1901 to 1909 whn he transferred to the Gold Coast briefly until 1911. He resumed his work in Sierra Leone from 1914 to 1921.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m1995
title: Men on bridge, Honduras, ca. 1910

description: "J.B.B's bridge, Stann? Creek.". Men standing on bridge, possibly built by Rev. J.B. Brindley. Possibly Honduras or the Bahamas.; The earliest Wesleyan mission began in the West Indies when, in 1786,  Thomas Coke, destined for Nova Scotia, was driven off course by a storm and landed at Antigua in the British West Indies. There he developed a successful mission of both slaves and landowners. Within a few years almost every colony in the West Indies had been reached.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m2277
title: Group portrait of church leaders,  Jamaica, ca. 1910

description: Group portrait of leaders of the Gordon Town Wesleyan Church, Jamaica.; William Baillie served as a missionary in Jamaica for over sixty years, He arrived in Jamaica aged 23 in 1887 and served until his death in 1948. There are a number of photographs by Reverend Baillie in the collection, and many appeared in the pages of the "Foreign Field. The earliest Wesleyan mission began in the West Indies when, in 1786,  Thomas Coke, destined for Nova Scotia, was driven off course by a storm and landed at Antigua in the British West Indies. There he developed a successful mission of both slaves and landowners. Within a few years almost every colony in the West Indies had been reached.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m2107
title: Mission school children in village, West Africa, ca.1930

description: "Bush school children outside the native built church, with their slates, book etc. on their heads." Group portrait of children outside.; Methodist Missionary work in West Africa had begun in 1811 with Coke's mission to Sierra Leone. A second station was opened on the River Gambia in 1821, and on the Gold Coast in 1834. The first missionary to arrive in South Africa was Rev. John McKenny, who established a station at Namaqualand in 1814. In 1820, work began amongst the slave population in the Cape Colony, in 1822 at Bechuanaland, and in 1841 a mission accompanied British troops to Natal. The South African Conference was established in 1882, and assumed care of mission work in South Africa (with the exception of Transvaal, Swaziland and Rhodesia).
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m2
title: Reverend W.T. Balmer, sleeping on camp bed in school room, Sierra Leone, 1909

description: "Camping out in a village school", Sierra Leone, West Africa.; Balmer visited  his Methodist Missionary Society colleague, Reverend James Walton at his station in Segbwema in order to study the Mendi language. They set out together to travel to the annual Synod in Freetown on 19 January 1909 at the request of the Chairman of the District, William H Maude. This photograph was taken on their journey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m381
title: View of Antananarivo from Ambodin Andohalo, ca. 1890

description: "Ambodin Andohalo. Tananarive. Roman Catholic Cathedral and buildings. The Queen's Palace. Palace church." "Les canons du Salut". View of hilltop of Antananarivo with cannons to left in foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12535
title: Foyer for young people, Antananarivo, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: "Madagascar - Le foyer de jeunes gens de Tananarive" ("Foyer of young people of Tananarive").  A long line of people trails down the steps and around the corner of a large three-story brick building.  At the base of the stairway leading up to the building four men dressed like police or military personnel stand alongside the line of people.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the publisher: "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12568
title: Representation of two Hova men in a grass hut, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: La Divination Par Les Graines Chez Les Hova" ("Divination By Seeds among the Hova")  Photograph of an exhibit at the "Exposition Coloniale. - Pavillon des Missions, Salle de Madagascar (Peres Jesuites)."  Two sculptures of Hova men are positioned in a grass hut with a plate of grain between them.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed contact information for the mission agency: "Procure de la Mission de Madagascar (Tananarive) - 79, av. de Breteuil, Paris (XVe) - Ch. Post. 567-39 Paris."  The back also contains information about the printer: "Aulard et Cie, 6, Rue du Vieux-Colombier, Paris.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12533
title: Children gathered around a water faucet, Manakavaly, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: "Madagascar - Manankavaly - A la fontaine" ("At the fountain").  Five children gather around a metal water faucet positioned about three to four feet above the ground.  In the background a building and a low stone wall are visible.; The back of the postcard has a short note in French and contains printed information about the publisher: "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Bld. Arago (Paris)".  The back also contains information about the printer: "Braun & Cie, Imp.-Edit., Mulhouse-Dornach".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12538
title: Village and countryside, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: From the top of a mountain, the photograph shows a small cluster of two-story buildings and the surrounding fields.  In the distance, a mountain range is visible.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "Madagascar - La campagne malgache" ("The Malagasy countryside").  The back also contains printed information about the publisher: "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Boulev. Arago, Paris".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12528
title: Man weaving a basket amidst a landscape scene, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: "Madagascar - Paysage de la cote est" ("Landscape of the east coast").  In the midst of very tall trees and other vegetation stand two small thatched-roof houses.  Visible in front of the houses is a man weaving a large basket.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the publisher: "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Bld. Arago (Paris)".  The back also contains information about the printer: "BRAUN & Cie, Imp. Mulhouse-Dornach".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12559
title: Missionary sister teaching group of all ages, Ambohidratrimo, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: La lecon de catechisme par une Oblate Franciscaine Missionnaire de Marie" ("The lesson of catechism by an Oblate of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary").  A missionary sister dressed in white teaches a group of over fifty Madagascan women, men, and children by reading from a thin book.  Postcard issued by Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed description of Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie: "ont actuellement en pays de Mission 145 maisons avec 156 ecoles, plus 389 oeuvres pour l'enfance groupant 56.000 enfants.  Elles ont en outre pour les malades 47 hopitaux avec 71.000 malades hospitalises dans l'annee, 7 leproseries avec 1.507 lepreux, 7 lazarets avec 1.873 contagieux et 107 dispensaires ou 2.100.000 soins ont ete donnes en 1926." ("They currently have in Mission countries 145 houses with 156 schools, plus 389 works for children grouping 56.000 children.   Moreover for the sick they have 47 hospitals with 71.000 patients hospitalized within the year, 7 leper-houses with 1.507 leprous, 7 lazarets with 1.873 contagious and 107 dispensaries where 2.100.000 were given care in 1926.").  Contact information is also given: "7, Impasse Reille, Paris XIVe.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m1554
title: Men and children in countryside near Beijing, China, ca. 1861-1864

description: "Rural scene [view] near Peking"  View of men and children seated under tree. One of a set of prints by an unidentified Russian photographer, bearing caption in English and also captions in Russian on the reverse. They are also accompanied by a hand written list of captions, and where this differs from the caption witten on the print, this has been included in square brackets above.; William Lockhart was among the pioneers of medical missionary work for the LMS. He travelled to Canton [now Guangzhou] in 1838, opening hospitals at Macao [now Macau] and Shanghai before opening a mission in Peking [now Beijing] in 1861. Lockhart left Beijing in 1864, although remained connected with the Society, serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors in 1869. Lockhart obtained these prints during his time in Beijing, and they came into the LMS collection from Constance Patterson [née Brown] who had been given them by Lockhart's daughter, Mrs. Jervis.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m190
title: View of Koenig's Tower, Mauritius, ca. 1870

description: "Koenig's-Tower". River and bridge in foreground.; This album came to the LMS collection via Robert Griffith, a missionary for the LMS in Madagascar between 1899 and 1914. The photographs date from circa 1868 to 1885, and comprise photographs taken by a missionary and also commercially distributed prints purchased by the creator of the album. As well as covering people and places relating to the LMS's work in Madagascar, some photographs relate to Italy, Egypt and Mauritius, suggesting that they were taken or purchased on the journey to or from Madagascar, or on leave to Mauritius. James Cross Thorne was in Mauritius in 1883.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12517
title: Malagasy catechist teaching, Antananarivo, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: "39. - MADAGASCAR. - Cathechisme en plein air - Missions des PP. Jesuites a TANANARIVE" ("Catechism in the open air").  In a grove of trees, a Malagasy man stands on a slight incline and speaks to a crowd of over forty indigenous men, women, and children.  In the background several brick buildings are visible.  Postcard issued by the "Propagation de la Foi".; The back of the postcard is blank and contains 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 ("The work of the Propagation of the Faith supports the catholic Missions of the whole world.  Send your offering by Postal cheques") PROPAGATION DE LA FOI, Lyon, 12 Rue Sala. Paris: bien noter nouvelle. adresse: 5, rue Monsieur, VIIe".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12560
title: Lace and embroidery workshop for young girls, Ambohidratrimo, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: L'atelier de dentelle et de broderie." ("The workshop of lace and embroidery").  In a long open room  with large windows, two missionary sisters sit at a head table while over seventy-five young girls sew or embroider while sitting on benches or on the floor or at tables along the walls.  Postcard issued by Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed description of Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie: "ont actuellement en pays de Mission 145 maisons avec 156 ecoles, plus 389 oeuvres pour l'enfance groupant 56.000 enfants.  Elles ont en outre pour les malades 47 hopitaux avec 71.000 malades hospitalises dans l'annee, 7 leproseries avec 1.507 lepreux, 7 lazarets avec 1.873 contagieux et 107 dispensaires ou 2.100.000 soins ont ete donnes en 1926." ("They currently have in Mission countries 145 houses with 156 schools, plus 389 works for children grouping 56.000 children.   Moreover for the sick they have 47 hospitals with 71.000 patients hospitalized within the year, 7 leper-houses with 1.507 leprous, 7 lazarets with 1.873 contagious and 107 dispensaries where 2.100.000 were given care in 1926.").  Contact information is also given: "7, Impasse Reille, Paris XIVe.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12567
title: Missionary sister reading to children at play, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: "Nos petits Malgaches - 2. Mere Genevieve a la recreation." ("Our little Madagascans - 2. Mother Genevieve at recreation.")  A missionary sister sits on the ground in the midst of a village reading to six or so children who gather around her.  Other children sit nearby playing with small dolls.  In the background houses and other children are visible. Postcard issued by the Catechistes Missionnaires de Marie-Immaculee.; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12529
title: Woman in white walking down a road, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: "Madagascar - Route sur la cote est" ("Road on the east coast").  A woman dressed in white walks down the middle of a road lined with trees and lampposts.  In the background, other people are visible walking down the road.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and contains printed information about the publisher: "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Bld. Arago (Paris)".  The back also contains information about the printer: "BRAUN & Cie, Imp. Mulhouse-Dornach".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12565
title: Missionary sisters in horse-drawn cart crossing a stream, Imerimandroso, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: "Les habitants de Vohitsara accompagnant les Soeurs au depart." ("Inhabitants of Vohitsara accompanying the Sisters at their departure.")  Two missionary sisters sit in a horse-drawn cart crossing a very shallow stream.  Thirteen children stand in the water next to the cart posing with the sisters; over fifty men and women stand on the shore.  Postcard issued by the Catechistes Missionnaires de Marie-Immaculee.; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m46
title: Faravohitra Memorial Church, Madagascar, ca. 1865-1885

description: "Faravòhitra Mem.l Church: former road". Anantanarivo. The church stands on a site where four Christian  nobles were burnt in 1849. Construction of the church began in 1867 and it was opened in September 1870. The LMS commissioned Cameron to build the church in the hope that it would cost less than the Memorial churches designed and built by  James Sibree, although the £2,850 raised by children in Great Britain was proved insufficient to cover the costs, which were met by the Society.; John Parrett served as a printer for the London Missionary Society in Madagascar from 1862 to 1885, first at the capital Tananarive [now Antananarivo] then, following a period of furlough in England from 1873 to 1875, at Amparibe. Parrett sailed to Madagascar in 1862 as part of a large missionary party comprising Dr and Mrs Andrew Davidson , Mr and Mrs Robert Toy, schoolmaster Charles Thomas Stagg and Mrs Stagg, Reverend John Duffus and Reverend William Edward Cousins. The party was sent to aid Reverend William Ellis who had pioneered the re-introduction of missionaries to Madagascar in 1862 on the accession of King Radama II to the throne, following the death of Queen Ranavalona I in 1861.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12561
title: Orphan girls preparing rice, Ambohidratrimo, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: Les enfants de l'orphelinat pilant le riz" ("Children of the orphanage crushing rice").  In a courtyard, ten Malagasy girls distribute rice among three large pots and various other baskets.  Some of the girls are holding bunches of long brown grass.  Others watch while sitting on the ground.  Postcard issued by Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed description of Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie: "ont actuellement en pays de Mission 145 maisons avec 156 ecoles, plus 389 oeuvres pour l'enfance groupant 56.000 enfants.  Elles ont en outre pour les malades 47 hopitaux avec 71.000 malades hospitalises dans l'annee, 7 leproseries avec 1.507 lepreux, 7 lazarets avec 1.873 contagieux et 107 dispensaires ou 2.100.000 soins ont ete donnes en 1926." ("They currently have in Mission countries 145 houses with 156 schools, plus 389 works for children grouping 56.000 children.   Moreover for the sick they have 47 hospitals with 71.000 patients hospitalized within the year, 7 leper-houses with 1.507 leprous, 7 lazarets with 1.873 contagious and 107 dispensaries where 2.100.000 were given care in 1926.").  Contact information is also given: "7, Impasse Reille, Paris XIVe.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m391
title: Missionary waiting on river bank for transportation, Madagascar, ca. 1890

description: "Waiting for the canoes, ferry of the Mangòro R." Charles Jukes standing on river bank with Malagasy bearers and luggage.; Jukes served in Madagascar from 1866 to 1901, making a tour to the East Coast in 1877. One of around 360 prints from various sources mounted and indexed in folders. Probably used for reference and publication by London Missionary Society headquarters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m12520
title: Corpus Christi procession, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

description: "10. MADAGASCAR. - FIANARANTSOA. - Ecole de Freres - Procession de la Fete-Dieu - Mission des PP. Jesuites" ("School of Brothers - Procession of Corpus Christi").  A large group of people process along a path up the steps of a hillside toward a small thatched-roof chapel.  Many are carrying banners, most are dressed in black or white.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains 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 ("The work of the Propagation of the Faith supports the catholic Missions of the whole world.  Send your offering by Postal cheques") PROPAGATION DE LA FOI. Paris - 5, rue Monsieur, (VIIe). Lyon, 12 Rue Sala ".