cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84428
title: Bishop with confirmands, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut:  Kongo.  Monseigneur onderwijst zijn jongens vóór hun vormsel."  A bishop in his vestments and miter is shown addressing a group of mission boys before their confirmation.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Missiën van Scheut  – Postcheck  1269.90. Imprimerie de la Beurs, Antwerpen."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84429
title: Missionary father with helpers, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Le Père (indecipherable), des Pères du Saint-Esprit, avec Quelques Catéchsites (Kongolo, Katanga Nord)."  A missionary father is shown with seven of his religious instruction teachers.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "École a (indecipherable) Pères du S. Esprit à Gentinnes (Brabant)."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84430
title: Village pottery shop, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des Pères du Saint-Esprit.  ̶  Congo Français.  Femmes travaillant à la poterie."  A woman is shown putting the finishing touches on a pot she is making while a group of men and women stand nearby.  Different shapes and sizes of earthen vessels are displayed in the area.  There are a few lines of handwriting in French on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84431
title: Slow going through the mangroves, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des Pères du Saint-Esprit.  ̶  Congo Français.  Dans les palétuviers: Une route difficile. – LL."  Several people are shown in a forest climbing through an entanglement of mangrove roots.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84445
title: Bishop with missionary fathers, Loango, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "24 – Loango.  Mgr Friteau, Vicaire apostolique, avec plusieurs Missionnaires Européens et son clerge Indigéne (1924).  Bishop Friteau is shown with a group of Western and Congolese missionary fathers.  the caption and name of the publisher, "Phototypie L. Bauer, Dijon." are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84433
title: Children and families at the mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missie der Zusters – Kindsheid Jezus te Inongo – Leopold II mere   ̶   Belgisch Congo.  Moederhuis – Nederpolder, 1, Gent.   Onderricht der kinderen."  Children and adults in clothing made of decorative patterned material pose with missionary sisters at the mission.  The thatched roofs of two low buildings can be seen in the background.  The caption and name of the publisher, "Ern. Thill, Brussel."  are printed on the back of the postcard.  There are several lines of handwriting in Dutch on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84432
title: Basket weavers, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des Pères du Saint-Esprit.  ̶  Haut Congo Français.  La préparation des paniers de manioc pour le diner.  – LL."  Basket makers are shown weaving baskets under a shade tree.  The baskets have a large upper part and a narrow bottom section.  These specialized baskets are possibly used when picking manioc.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84442
title: Two weddings, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions des Pères du St. Esprit.   Ankoro – Sacré-Cœur, Katanga.  Missiën der Paters van den H. Geest Ankoro – H. Hart.  Congo.  Alphonse et Suzanne prononcent le ‘oui’  fatidique.  Alfons en Suzanna spreken het plechtig ‘jawoord’ uit."  (Top)  A man and woman are shown together in a matrimonial  ceremony before a missionary father.  People gathered around the couple look on.  (Bottom).  "En tournée apostolique.  Un messe de marriage.  Op rondrels.  Huwelijksmis."  A missionary father is shown celebrating a wedding mass outdoors.  The name of the publisher "Coll. Elslander."  is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84443
title: Rest stop , Lesotho, ca.1920-1940

description: Au Royaume Catholique du Bazutoland."  Missionary fathers and sisters are shown in and around a small truck near a building in Basutoland [Lesotho].  Several local people stand nearby.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Editions Henri Georges, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84437
title: Missionary father embarks from village, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: Départ d’un missionnaire pour la brousse."  Robust porters transport a missionary father and his belongings in a litter, to his mission post in the district.  A group of men carrying vessels on their heads are shown following along.  The inset shows a mother with a child carried in a back sling.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84444
title: Helping the diseased, Africa.

description: La Comtesse de K, chauffeur de la croisière soigne les lépreux."  Missionary sister nurses or doctors are shown tending the wounds of leprosy patients.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84438
title: Bishop visits seminary, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: S. E. Monseigneur Larue visite son séminaire."  Seminarians, clergy and the bishop are shown together outside at the school.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84436
title: Giant tree, Zimbabwe, ca.1920-1940

description: En Rhodésie."  A small truck or jeep is shown in the country parked next to a tree with a giant trunk. The inset depicts a little girl at a window of a train or car.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84439
title: Clergy with Boy Scouts, Central African Republic, ca.1920-1940

description: Monseigneur Grandin et ses boys scouts, Ubangui Chéri [Ubangui-Shari]."  Bishop Grandin and two missionary fathers pose with a troupe of Boy Scouts in uniform. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84446
title: Rural mission, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: Un poste de Mission en brousse."  Missionary fathers and sister are shown outside a thatched roof mission building in the country with local children and adults.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84435
title: Wheel problems in the desert, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: En panne dans le désert."  A covered truck or land rover is shown broken down in the desert.   One or both rear tires appear to be off the vehicle.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84440
title: Vehicle abandoned in Sahara, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: Le bidon 5 au milieu du Sahara."  A truck is shown next to an old bus with no wheels parked in the desert.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84449
title: Stopping in Tanezrouft, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: Dans le Tasesrouft"."  Two vehicles are stopped side by side in a desolate part of the Sahara Desert known as the Tanezrouft.  Low bush-like vegetation can be seen growing  in the sand.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84434
title: Pyramids, Egypt, ca.19201-1940

description: Les Pyramides."  A pyramid is shown on the expansive Egyptian desert.  A small truck in the foreground blocks all but the top of a second pyramid, which is visible over the hood of the vehicle.  A person is seen at the far right of the photo.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84441
title: Desert transport, Egypt, ca.1920-1940

description: Les Pyramides."  A vehicle like those used to transport missionaries across the African continent is shown in the desert near a pyramid.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84447
title: Newly arrived missionaries, Republic of South Sudan, ca.1920-1940

description: Arrivée à Juba (Soudan Anglais)."  Missionary sisters pose next to a truck while two missionary fathers are shown behind a missionary father on a motorcycle on their arrival at Juba.  Four local men stand near a second vehicle.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  ."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84448
title: Cathedral, Lubumbashi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Devant la Cathédrale d’Elisabethville chez les Pères Bénédictins."  Missionary fathers are shown by a vehicle in front of the Benedictine cathedral at Lubumbashi.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84450
title: Mission at Niamey, Niger, ca.1920-1940

description: La Mission de Niamey."  Missionary fathers and sister pose near a truck outside the whitewashed mission.  A group of locals are shown next to the missionary father. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84451
title: Automobile breaks bridge, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: Quatrième pont écroulé sous le poids de la voiture."  A car is depicted on a collapsed wooden bridge in the country. Three local women are shown nearby.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84452
title: Car blessed by bishop, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: Bénédiction de l’auto par S. E. Mgr Larue."  Bishop Larue is shown with clergy during a blessing of an automobile.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84453
title: Missionary fathers arrive at mission, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: L’arrivée dans une Mission des Pères blancs."  Locals at the mission welcome the arrival of the Missionary fathers.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84454
title: Arrival at Cape Town, South Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: L’arrivée au Cap le 15 août."  A female passenger in a truck, possibly a missionary sister, is shown looking out the window on her arrival at Cape Town.  The city is seen in the distance at the foot of tall mountains.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84455
title: Rough road to Egypt, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: La route d’Egypte."  A small truck is shown on a very rocky road.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84456
title: Avakibi Mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Congo Belge, Mission d’Avakibi."  Women and children stand in front at a welcoming gathering  at the mission.  A missionary father is shown next to a man in uniform near a truck.   The roof of a mission building is seen in the background.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84457
title: Along the Nile, Africa, ca.1920-1940

description: Le Nil."  Light shimmers on the waters of the Nile River near a stand of palm trees.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Edition Henri Georges Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.  The card is from the series:  "La Croisière Bleue. Sub tuum praesedium confugimus Santa Dei Genitrix.  Record Mondial 37.526 Km.  Paris  ̶  Le Cap  ̶  .
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84574
title: Christmas at the mission, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Fra Santalistan.  Maharo pyntet til Julefest."  A mission at Maharo is shown decorated for a Christmas party.  Paper laterns are strung in the courtyard.  The name of the publisher  "Fotograf Th. Buchave, Norrebrograde 27." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There are several lines of handwriting in Danish on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84575
title: Patients at mission clinic, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, ca.1920-1040

description: "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission  ̶  Rawal-Pindi (Punjab – Indes).  Œuvres pour les Malades   ̶   Toutes les misères affluent au dispensaire."  Patients, mostly women and children are shown waiting outside the mission clinic for treatment.  Two missionary sisters are seen among the group.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84576
title: Coconut oil mill, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Moulin à huile de noix de coco.  Hoe de koko-noot-olie geperst wordt."  An ox-powered mill is depicted for making coconut oil.   Storage vessels are seen next to a thatched roof building in the background.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Missions der PP. Carmes Déchaussés sur la côte de Malabar (Cochin et Travancore. – Indes Anglaises).  Zendingen der PP. Ongeschoeide Karmelicten op de kust van Malabar, (Engelsch Indië).  Handwriting in Dutch fills the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84577
title: Wedding party, India, 1895

description: "Fra Santhalmissionen.  Santhalpraesten Pitho, et Brudepar og Brudepiger 1895."  A wedding party including the bride and groom, best man, possibly, and bridesmaids is depicted.   A large dog is seen next to the party.  The name of the publisher "Th. Buch, ve, Kobenhavn, Nenebrgade 27." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84578
title: Catechumens, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "6. Mission des Religieuses Ursulines de Thildonck au Bengale.  Femmes rentrant du catéchism.  Na de catechismusles der vrouwen."  A group of women and girls are shown outside the mission after religious instruction class.  A missionary sister is seen at the back of the group.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There are a few lines of handwriting in Dutch on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84579
title: Students display lesson, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "12.  Indes – Baramulla (Cachemire).  Jeunes indiens. – Jonge Indiërs. – Young Indians – Giovani indiani – Jovenes indianas."  Five young men are shown in the grass with chalkboards displaying a lesson in handwriting, possibly.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  " Missions des Sœurs Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84580
title: Girls at the mission school, Madūra, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Madura (Indes)  ̶  Religieuses de St-Joseph de Lyon  ̶  Nos petites Kalleres."  A group of young girls is shown during a lesson conducted by a missionary sister.  The name of the publisher "Phototypie Lescuyer, 16, r. Remparts-d’Ainay, Lyon  ̶  ." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84581
title: Treatment at the mission clinic, Lahore, Pakistan

description: "Zusters van Liefde van Jezus en Maria, Gent.  20. Pakistan, Lahore.  Verzorging in het dispensarium."  Several patients are shown outside the mission clinic after treatment.  A missionary sister stands at a table with several medicine bottles while another stands behind a man propped up in a bed.   The caption and name of the publisher "Ern. Thill, Brussel." are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84582
title: Friends share a parasol, Kurnool, India

description: "Onder de Parasol!  Kurnool Madras."  Two little girls are shown standing under a big parasol.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Ten Bate der Missie der Zusters V. H. Gez. Van J. M. J.  Moederhuis ‘Mariënburg ‘S’Hertogenbosch."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84583
title: Aged guest arrives at the mission, Chennai, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Petites Sœurs des Pauvres.  Zusterkens der Armen.  No. 12. Madras."  A missionary sister with a cane is shown helping an elderly woman from a rickshaw.  The caption and name of the publisher "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84584
title: Family and home in Badarpur, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missioni Salesiane dell’Assam  ̶  India  ̶  Serie III.  31. Casetta di indigeni di Badarpur."  A family is depicted in front of their thatched roof home.  Several chickens are seen in front of the group.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Colla vostra carità abbiamo stabilite le Missioni sino agli ultimo confine della  terra.  Sac. Giovanni Bosco."  Handwriting in French closely covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84585
title: Mission sewing class, Malabar, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Orphelinat des Carmélites-Tertiaires indigènes.  Traveux féminins.    Weezenhuis der inlandsche Karmelitessen. 3e Orde. Vrouwenarbeid."  Young women and girls at a mission orphanage are shown during a sewing class.  One young woman is making lace while another is seen embroidering.  Two missionary sisters oversee the work.  The following information is printed on the back of the card:  "Missions der PP. Carmes Déchaussés sur la côte de Malabar (Cochin et Travancore. – Indes Anglaises).  Zendingen der PP. Ongeschoeide Karmelicten op de kust van Malabar, (Engelsch Indië)."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84586
title: Man in Indian dress, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Zusters van Liefde van Jezus en Maria, Gent 1 – India.  Denkt hij aan zijn zaken of filosofeert hij over ‘t leven?"  A man is depicted in a doorway.  He wears a traditional turban and a striped cotton coat or wrap over his shoulders.  The caption and the name of the publisher "Ern. Thill, Brussel." are printed on the back of the postcard.  There are a few handwritten words in French on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84587
title: Mission school for boys, India, 1910

description: "L’Inde des Rajas.  Mahou. - Ecole indigène des garçons (1910)."  Young men and boys are shown in the courtyard of a mission school. Two missionary fathers and a teacher possibly, pose with the group.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84588
title: Maharajah of Travancore [Kerala], ca.1920-1940

description: "The Maharajah or King of Travancore – Le Maharajah ou roi de Travancore   ̶   De Maharajah of koning van Travancore.  K.v.d. Vyvere – Petyt. Bruges."  The maharajah is depicted in ceremonial dress.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Discalced Carmelite Missions in Malabar, (British India).  Zendigen der PP. Carmelieten Discalsen in Malabar, Engelsch Indie).  Missions des Pères Carmes déchaussés au Malabar, (Indies Anglaises)."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84589
title: Celebrating Christmas, India, 1911

description: "Premiers Communiants de Mulagamudu (Noël 1911).  Eerste Kommuniekantjes te Mulagamudu (Kerstmis 1911)."   A group of young Christians wearing crowns is depicted at Christmas with two missionary fathers.  These are the first local Christians to receive Holy Communion at the mission.  The following information is printed on the back of the card:  "Missions der PP. Carmes Déchaussés sur la côte de Malabar (Cochin et Travancore. – Indes Anglaises).  Zendingen der PP. Ongeschoeide Karmelicten op de kust van Malabar, (Engelsch Indië)."  There is no handwriting on the back.