cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m19799
title: Honyen. Market with a temple in the foreground,  between them the 'small river' (water from Lenphin and Tschongnen). The high building is a pawnshop. Honyen is an entrepot for trade on the small river - sugar, rice, pigs, timber, garlic and pottery.
title: Honyen. Markt mit einem Tempel im Vordergrund, dazwischen der 'kleine Fluss' (Wasser v. Lenphin & Tschongnen). Das hohe Gebäude ist ein Pfandhaus. Honyen ist Umschlagsplatz für den Handel vom kleinen Fluss: Zucker, Reis, Schweine, Holz, Knoblauch, Tonwaren.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13814
title: Illustration of three modes of travel, Nigeria, ca.1920-1940

description: "Travelling in Southern Nigeria." Three photos are titled: "Village on Lagoon", "Launch unloading",  and "S.S. Kano, wreck on Lagos bar". There are flowers arranged around the small photographs for decoration.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the publisher: "Copyright, C.M.S. Bookshop, Lagos. no 102." (Church Missionary Society)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13883
title: Thatched houses in a rural area, Senegal, ca.1920-1940

description: "Grand village indigene Rufisque (Senegal)" Approximately fifty or more thatched huts comprise the village in this rural area. There are fourteen men, women and children standing outdoors.There is also information about the Catholic mission agency: "Missions de Peres du St-Espirit"; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the publisher: "Edition de l'Ecole Apotolique, Lierre (Belgique).
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m19512
title: Inscriptions for the ancestors in San Ning near Canton, with incense candles.
title: Chinesische Ahnentafeln in Sang Ning bei Canton; mit Weihrauch Kerzen.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13813
title: Barber cutting a man's hair, Nigeria, ca.1920-1940

description: "651 Hausa barber." Two men are seated on a rug on the ground. The barber is trimming the hair of a man with a red hat. There is a field of grass behind them.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the publisher: "Copyright, C.M.S. Bookshop, Lagos." (Church Missionary Society)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14980
title: Visit of Prince Leopold, Kinshasa, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A number of men are outside participating in a military procession after church for Prince Leopold. The crowd is leaving the large brick church as a number of men stand lined outside with their weapons in their arms.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the caption: "Visite du Prince Leopold a la Mission de Kinshasa." There is also information about the publisher: "Librairie Coloniale- Bruxelles."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13888
title: Sisters and students at workshop, Senegal, ca.1920-1940

description: Ouvroir dirige par des Soeurs indigenes" ("Workshop directed by indigenous Sisters") A group of approximately thirty girls are standing and sitting, posed outside with three indigenous sisters. They are in an open area surrounded by large trees. The front of the postcard also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Mission du Senegal - (Congr. du St-Esprit)"; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the publisher: "Phototypie J. Bienaime. Reims
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14981
title: Outdoor daycare class, Kinshasa, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Les enfants de l'ecole gardienne." ("The children of the daycare school") A missionary sister is sitting in a area surrounded by trees, with a group of children sitting and standing near her. They are all holding books, and the sister has an object in her lap that she is showing one of the chldren. There is also information about the Catholic mission agency: "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en mission. - Leopoldville (Congo belge)"; The back of the postcard contains handwritting in French and also contains the following: "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." There is also information about the Catholic Mission agency: "Franciscaines Missionnaries de Marie Impasse Reille Paris XIVe.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13795
title: Tree with Weaver bird nests, Nigeria, ca.1920-1940

description: Weaver bird nests." Approximately twenty-five Weaver bird nests are hanging on the branches of a tree. A body of water and about nine other trees can be seen in the background.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in English and contains information about the publisher: "Copyright, C.M.S. Bookshop, Lagos." (Church Missionary Society) There is also a printed caption: "This is a real photograph. Printed in England.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13794
title: Birom farmer, Nigeria, ca.1920-1940

description: A Birom farmer." The farmer is holding a tool over his left shoulder. He has a blanket draped over his upper body and is wearing jewelry.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the publisher: "Copyright, C.M.S. Bookshop, Lagos." (Church Missionary Society) There is also a printed caption: "This is a real photograph. Printed in England.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14861
title: Men in a sawmill, Kikwit, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Stoomzagerij te Kikwit." Three Caucasian men are standing near a large log that has been sawed. One is a priest.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Kwango- Missie der EE. PP. Jezuieten in Belgisch Congo.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14965
title: Portrait of a man, Kindu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A man is sitting outside on a stool posed for the portrait in front of a brick wall.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains the caption: "Congo. - Een dorpsoverste (Kinda)." The back also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Franciskaansche Missiebond 15, Vanderlindenstraat, Schaarbeek. Postcheckrekening 103.551."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13901
title: Catechist teaching a group of students, Senegal, ca.1920-1940

description: La Lecon du Catechiste" ("The Lesson of the Catechist") Twenty-three students are sitting on stools outside attending a class taught by an indigenous man. The front of the postcard also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Missions des P.P. du Saint-Esprit."; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the publisher: "Phototypie J. Bienaime, Reims.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14864
title: Girls in sewing class, Kimbungu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missionsforbundets Kongomission. No 10. Syskolan vid Mukimbungu."  A female missionary is overseeing a class of girls learning to sew.; The back of the postcard contains a handwritten message.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14862
title: View overlooking village,  Kimbau, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Vue generale du poste de Kimbau." ("Overview of the post of Kimbau.") A panoramic view of the village, with a group of children standing posed on a hill.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Kwango- Missie der EE. PP. Jezuieten in Belgisch Congo.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14858
title: Catechist praying before a shrine, Kikombo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Several catechists are outside praying before a shrine to the Virgin Mary.The shrine is made of rocks with a statue of the Virgin Mary set into it. One person is standing, holding a basket on his head.; The back of the postcard contains a handwritten note in French. There is also information about the Catholic mission agency: "Mission des Religieuses Annonciades d'Heverle a Kikombo Ste Theres Kwango (Congo Belge)- Missie der Zusters Annonciaten van Heverlee te Kikombo H. Theresia Kwango (Belgisch Congo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "Grotte de Notre-Dame de Lourdes. Grot van O.L. Vrouw van Lourdes."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m19640
title: Hoeing a rice field in China.
title: Umackerung eines Reisfeldes in China.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13874
title: Religious procession in Dakar, Senegal, ca.1920-1940

description: As the procession makes its way down a road, there are missionary sisters holding umbrellas up and participants clothed in white dresses and hats holding a banner. Following the procession is a band with various musical instruments. Houses can also be seen in the background.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the publisher: Ecole Apostolique de Gentinnes (Brabant) and also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Mission francaise des P.P. du St. Esprit" and a caption: "La procession a Dakar. De processie te Dakar" ("The procession to Dakar").
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13875
title: Religious procession in Dakar, Senegal, ca.1920-1940

description: In this section of the procession, there are young boys dressed in white robes holding baskets around their necks. Following the boys is a canopied litter with a person sitting inside, and approximately fifty to sixty procession participants.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the publisher: Ecole Apostolique de Gentinnes (Brabant) and also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Mission francaise des P.P. du St. Esprit" and a caption: "La procession a Dakar. De processie te Dakar" ("The procession to Dakar").
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13789
title: Portrait of a Hausa man, Nigeria, ca.1920-1940

description: "Hausa." A Hausa man shown in profile is dressed in a white robe and head covering.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the publisher: "Copyright. The C.M.S. Bookshop, Lagos." (Church Missionary Society)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13827
title: Child at a medical clinic, Rwanda, ca.1920-1940

description: "5. A little darkie in bed." A child is sitting up in a cot. His lower body is covered with a white blanket. He is wearing a white shirt. Above his head on the wall is a sign that reads "Kew Cot" and there is also a clip board hanging from the wall. The front of the postcard also contains information about the agency: "Ruanda Mission (C.M.S.)" (Church Missionary Society); The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14856
title: Mission buildings, Katende, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Congo- Katende. - De missie." ("The mission") There are a number of thatched huts, and a group of people can be seen standing in the middle of the village.; The back of the postcard is blank and also contains information about the mission agency: "Eigendom der 'Missions de Scheut'
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13833
title: Rwandan royal court, Rwanda, ca.1920-1940

description: "1. The royal court." The court is sitting in front of a large straw structure within a low circular mud wall. There are two Caucasian men dressed in suits standing near the court. The royal family is adorned with head dresses and clothed in patterned garments. There are a number of villagers standing by the structure. The area seems to be enclosed in wooden pole fencing. The front of the postcard also contains information about the agency: "Ruanda Mission (C.M.S.)" (Church Missionary Society); The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13869
title: Congregation sitting by a lake, Rwanda, ca.1920-1940

description: " 8. A Lakeside Congregation" The congregation is gathered, sitting on a hill that is overlooking a lake. Two missionaries are also in the crowd seated near a straw hut."Ruanda Mission (C.M.S.)" (Church Missionary Society); The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13885
title: View of St. Louis from the river, Senegal, ca.1920-1940

description: "Un coin de St-Louis et du fleuve ("A corner of St. Louis and the river") Approximately eight boats are seen in the river with a number of houses also in view. The front of the postcard also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Mission du Senegal - (Congr. du St-Esprit)"; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13788
title: Cattle walking along the road, Nigeria, ca.1920-1940

description: "A roadside scene. Nigeria." Approximately eight cattle are walking along the road with a group of ostriches following. A man stands in the distance. Large trees line the road.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in English dated November 1945 and contains printed information about the publisher: "Copyright. The C.M.S. Bookshop, Lagos."(Church Missionary Society)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14966
title: Missionary sisters and school girls, Kindu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Ecole des filles de la Croix a Kindu (Katanga Nord)" Two female clergy and their students pose outside a brick school building. Most of the girls are wearing similar patterned dresses.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Convent des Filles de la Croix, 49, rue Hor-Chateau, Liege.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14863
title: Carpenters in training,  Kimbungu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missionsforbundets Kongomission. No 9. Slojdskolan vid Mukimbungu." A male clergy and a group of boys are outside working with wood in front of benches.; The back of the postcard contains a handwritten message.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14968
title: Dispensary, Kindu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: No. 10. Haut-Congo Belge. Belgisch Opper Congo" "Dispensaire de Kindu. Verzorgingshuis van Kindu." ("Dispensary of Kindu.") A missionary sister and several patients are standing and sitting posed outside the dispensary.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Congregation des Filles de la Croix de Liege. Congregatie der Dochters van het Kruis te Luik. Maison-mere, Moederhuis: rue Hors Chateau, 49. Mission du Haut-Congo belge. Missie van den Belgischen Opper-Congo.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13903
title: Chinese preachers and colporteurs, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: A large group of Chinese preachers and colporteurs posing for a group picture in traditional Chinese garb. Written under this photograph in its album: "Preachers and colporteurs (bible sellers) connected with the Ing Hok station. They travel among the mountains through the 36 townships of the Ing Hok fields."; The Smiths were a family of Congregational missionaries in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou]. Edward Huntington Smith devoted nearly 50 years of his life to running an orphanage, raising funds, and promoting Christian education in Ing Tai, Fukien [Fujian], China. His wife, Grace W. Thomas Smith served as a Kindergarten teacher in the United States and China.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m19731
title: Junk, Hong Kong.
title: Dschunke Hongkong.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13844
title: Religious procession along a road, Rwanda, ca.1920-1940

description: The procession participants are lined on either side of the road with clergy and other participants walking down the center. The participants include men, women and children, some holding banners. One priest is marked with a handwritten note "P. Lecoindre 1927."; The back of the postcard contains has a handwritten note in French dated May 20, 1931 and also contains: "No 3. - Ruanda: Procession a Mission d'Isavi, Procession to the Isavi Mission." There is also printed information about the publisher: "Edition: Jos. Dardenne. Serie no 2 A. luke- Repr. int.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13693
title: Chinese children gathered in front of a building, Fuzhou, Fujian, China, ca. 1920

description: A large group of Chinese children are gathered in front of a brick building. More children are crowded together on the building's balcony.; Emily Susan Hartwell was an American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions missionary stationed in Foochow, Fukien from 1884.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13845
title: Religious procession outside a church, Rwanda, ca.1920-1940

description: The procession participants are in several groups. Some children are dressed in black and white robes and others are wearing white dresses and are holding small baskets in their hands. Some participants are holding banners. A large brick church and a smaller building are seen behind the procession.; The back of the postcard contains: "No 1. - Ruanda: Procession a la Mission d'Isavi, Procession to the Isavi Mission." There is also printed information about the publisher: "Edition: Jos. Dardenne. Serie no 2 A. luke- Repr. int.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13893
title: Camel attached to a cart, Senegal, ca.1920-1940

description: "Senegal - Un Chameau attele ("A coupled camel") A camel is hitched to a cart in a field. There is vegetation near the camel and a large house in the distance. The front of the postcard also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Missions des Peres du Saint-Esprit."; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13846
title: Students of girls school and missionary sisters, Rwanda, ca.1920-1940

description: Isavi (Ruanda) - L' ecole des filles." ("Girls school") A group of over one hundred girls and about four missionary sisters are lined posed in a large open area. Information about the Catholic mission agency: "Soeurs Missionnaires de N.-D. d'Afrique (Soeurs Blanches) - Herent (Br.) - Thielt (Fl. Oc.)."; The back of the postcard contains a handwritten note in French dated 1924 and printed information about the publisher: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14866
title: Panoramic view of villagers,  Kimpako, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: 21. Quartier des noirs.- Kimpako - Afdeeling der zwarten." ("Neighborhood of blacks") A panoramic of a village, with a number of people gathered in an open space. A number of huts can be seen in the distance.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Mission du Kwango. Kwango- Missie.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13819
title: Fruit vendors at a market, Nigeria, ca.1920-1940

description: Market scene in Northern Nigeria." "Series six. The All British Picture Co., LTD." is also printed on the front. This is a drawing of a group of women and children sitting on the ground with baskets of fruit in front of them. Two men are walking towards the women. In the background a woman is walking with a large bowl on her head filled with food, and there are a number of people in the background also buying and selling.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the publisher: "Published by the All-British Picture Co., Ltd., London. 'Child life series.'
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m19730
title: River scene Shanghai.
title: Flussscene Shanghai.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13904
title: Clergy and students, Senegal, ca.1920-1940

description: "Maitres et Eleves"  Two missionary fathers are sitting outside on chairs in front of a large plant. In front of the men are two boys sitting on the floor, wearing white robes. The front of the postcard also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Missions des P.P. du Saint-Esprit."; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13678
title: Officials, missionaries, and a children's musical band, Fuzhou, Fujian, China, ca. 1920

description: A few uniformed Chinese officials pose with a group of Western missionaries. The men stand in the center row while the women stand behind them. A Chinese boys' band sits in front of the adults with their instruments in hand. Emily S. Hartwell is at the far right in the back row.; This photo is from the papers of Emily Susan Hartwell, an American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions missionary stationed in Foochow, Fukien from 1884.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14967
title: Clergy and students after mass, Kindu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Mission des Peres du S. Esprit a Kindu (Kantangu Nord)- Un groupe d'enfants a la sortie de la messe." ("A group of children leaving Mass") Several clergy are standing outside a brick building posed with a group of children just after mass. There is also the caption: "Dans cette Mission, fondee en 1907, on a eu, pour le seul jour de Noel, 1350 communions. Des Noirs avaient fait deux jours de marche pour venir communier, d'autres avaient attendu pendant deux jours leur tour de confession!! Les filles de la Croix ont, tout pres de l'eglise, une ecole tres florissante." ("In this Mission, founded in 1907, there were on the day of Christmas alone, 1350 communions. Some blacks had made a two-day hike to come to communion, others had waited for two days for confession! The girls of the Cross have, near the church, a flourishing school"); The back of the postcard contains a handwritten note in French and also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Ecole apostolique des Peres du S. Esprit a Gentinnes (Brabant).
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13863
title: Girls working on handicrafts, Rwanda, ca.1920-1940

description: Approximately twenty girls are sitting and working on weaving looms and other handicrafts outside. Two missionary sisters are standing above the girls monitoring their work.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about publisher:"Ern. Thill, Brussel." The back also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Werkschool der Zusters te Isavi (Ruanda). Missien der Witte Paters."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13831
title: Demonstration of high jump, Rwanda, ca.1920-1940

description: "3. The world's record high jump." A man is mid-air attempting the world's record high jump. Officials in white pith helmets and villagers are standing near the jumper. There is a large crowd of at least a thousand people watching the event. The front of the postcard also contains information about the agency: "Ruanda Mission (C.M.S.)" (Church Missionary Society); The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13867
title: Five clergy and their students, Rwanda, ca.1920-1940

description: Approximately twenty male students and five missionary fathers are posed outside a building. The fathers are seated in the front row and the students are standing in rows behind them, with some holding books in their hands.; The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in Dutch and English dated April 8, 1927 and contains information about the publisher: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." The back also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Missionaires d'Afrique (Witte Paters). 10. De missionarissen der missie Tongeren St. Maria, met eenige catechisten (Kivu-Steek). Missionarissen van Afrika (Peres Blancs). 10. Les missionnaires de Tongres Ste-Marie, avec un groupe de leurs catechistes (Kivu)."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13777
title: Entrance to Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1937

description: This is a view of the unpaved auto road that leads from Foochow to Ing Tai. The wall of the missionary compound at Ing Tai can be seen to the right. Two large Banyan trees form an arched gateway over the road. Written on the back of the photograph: "Gateway to Ing Tai City. These two fine old Banyan trees are my pride. I have one enclosed in our compound, wall appears on right. The old Buddhist nunnery on left is occupied by soldiers now. I secured the layout of our new auto road under these arching trees."; This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family, missionaries serving the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou].
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m13882
title: Women washing clothes, Senegal, ca.1920-1940

description: Dakar- On va faire la lessive" ("Dakar - Doing the laundry") A group of women and girls are outside washing clothes in small tubs. The girls all have different colored and patterned dresses and some are wearing head dresses. There is also information about the Catholic mission agency: "Les Soeurs Bleues de Castres au Senegal"; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Les Soeurs de l'Immaculee Conception de Castres travaillent depuis 1847 en Afrique, a la regeneration de la femme noire au Senegal et au Gabon. Depuis 1904 elles exercent aussi leur zele en Ameriques du Sud, au Matto Grosso (Bresil) et en Reg. Argentine.