cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11186
title: Interior of rock temple, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "Dambulla Temple Interior".; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11429
title: Local king, Porto-Novo, Benin, ca. 1925-26.

description: "The King of Night, Porto Novo." Local king with retinue.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Dahomey, the stronghold of the fetich"  compiled by  Frank Deaville Walker (1878-1945), editor of the Methodist Missionary Society magazines Foreign Field and its successor, Kingdom Overseas. Many of the photographs Walker used were his own, taken on visits to the MMS mission fields between 1920 and 1937. His trip to West Africa when the photographs in this set were taken took place ca. 1925-1926.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m115
title: Prime Minister's family tomb, Madagascar, ca.1865-1885

description: "Prime Minister's' Family Tombs" . Indigenous men standing by tomb.; 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-m11456
title: Villages and house,  Benin, ca. 1925-26.

description: "Village home on the Ouémé."  Man with wives and son sitting at the entrance to his house. The house is on stilts as a precaution against flooding and is entered by means of a ladder.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Dahomey, the stronghold of the fetich"  compiled by  Frank Deaville Walker (1878-1945), editor of the Methodist Missionary Society magazines Foreign Field and its successor, Kingdom Overseas. Many of the photographs Walker used were his own, taken on visits to the MMS mission fields between 1920 and 1937. His trip to West Africa when the photographs in this set were taken took place ca. 1925-1926.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10738
title: Saint Peter's Chapel decorated for Christmas, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 1898

description: "Saint Peter's Chapel, Hankow, Christmas, 1898 Decorations are all in bright red with gilt letters."  [now Wuhan] View facing front altar of darkly-lit small chapel. Chinese characters on walls, large evergreen star near ceiling over the arch. Covered stone baptismal on left side. Screen dividing off right side of church.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11355
title: Elderly Indian outside Hindu temple, south India, 1924.

description: "A fine old Hindu."; From a set of lantern slides entitled "The Union of Churches in South India" by Rev Dr W.F. Lofthouse. Dr Lofthouse visited India between January and March 1924 as conference delegate to the Methodist districts in South India, on the proposed scheme for union with the Anglican Dioceses and the South India United Church. The photographs in this set were taken during his visit.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11185
title: Statues of Buddha, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "Some Ancient Images". Statues of Buddha near the dagoba at Anuradhapura.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11328
title: Indian evangelists with missionaries,  India, 1924.

description: "The Regenerators." Group of Indian evangelists with missionaries outside rest-house.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "The Union of Churches in South India" by Rev Dr W.F. Lofthouse. Dr Lofthouse visited India between January and March 1924 as conference delegate to the Methodist districts in South India, on the proposed scheme for union with the Anglican Dioceses and the South India United Church. The photographs in this set were taken during his visit.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11170
title: Tamil priest, Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "A Saivite Priest". Tamil priest.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11157
title: Elephant stockade,  Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "Elephant Stockade". Labourers reinforcing an elephant enclosure.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11162
title: Buffaloes ploughing a rice-field, Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "Buffaloes ploughing".; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11161
title: Elephants carrying a log,  Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "Carrying a Log".; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11462
title: Village Church and congregation, Benin, ca. 1925-26.

description: "A Dassa church and congregation." Dassa villagers standing in front of their mud and thatch church.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Dahomey, the stronghold of the fetich"  compiled by  Frank Deaville Walker (1878-1945), editor of the Methodist Missionary Society magazines Foreign Field and its successor, Kingdom Overseas. Many of the photographs Walker used were his own, taken on visits to the MMS mission fields between 1920 and 1937. His trip to West Africa when the photographs in this set were taken took place ca. 1925-1926.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10718
title: A weaver,  Andhra Pradesh, India, s.d.

description: "A Christian weaver." A Hyderabad Christian weaver at work in his hut.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Highways and Byways in a Hyderabad Circuit" compiled by the Methodist missionary Rev J.C.Knight Anstey (d. 1947) who served in that particular district for 28 years, from 1892 to 1920. It is thought that most of the photographs in the set were taken by Anstey himself during his period of service.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11171
title: Tamil jewellers at work, Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "Tamil Jewellers". Production line of jewellers showing the different processes of melting the metal, shaping it, designing, polishing and finishing off.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10424
title: Procession to graduation, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, ca.1943

description: "Faculty and administrative officers of University of Nanking, West China Union University, Cheeloo University, and Ginling College taking part in an academic procession at joint graduation during war years." A row of men and women, both Chinese and Western, most in suits but one man in priest's robes.; The University of  Nanking, Cheeloo University (Shantung Christian University) and Ginling College had their refugee campuses at West China Union University during the Sino-Japanese war.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10425
title: Start of graduation ceremony, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, ca.1943

description: "Joint graduation of University of Nanking, West China Union University, Cheeloo University, and Ginling College." A large group of graduates standing up in a room. At the front of the room are two flags on the wall.; The University of Nanking, Cheeloo University (Shantung Christian University) and Ginling College had their refugee campuses at West China Union University during the Sino-Japanese war.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11155
title: River Kelani,  Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "River Boats, Kelani". House boats on the River Kelani.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11152
title: Buddhist temple, Adam's Peak, Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "The Temple of the Sacred Footprint". The temple is at the summit of Adam's Peak, built over an indentation in the rock resembling a gigantic foorprint. The site is held to be sacred by Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11179
title: Blacksmith, Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "A 'half-caste' Blacksmith". Village blacksmith wearing bowler hat.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11635
title: New paramount chief of Segbwema, Sierra Leone, ca. 1927-28.

description: "The New chief of Segwema, and his Speaker."  New Chief of Segbwema (on right) with spokesman. The chief's predecessor converted to Christianity ca. 1922.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Daybreak in Mendiland"  compiled by  Frank Deaville Walker (1878-1945), editor of the Methodist Missionary Society magazines Foreign Field and its successor, Kingdom Overseas. Many of the photographs Walker used were his own, taken on visits to the MMS mission fields between 1920 and 1937. Mendiland is in the south west of Sierra Leone, the home of Mende-speaking people.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11177
title: Tamil barber and customer, Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "The Morning Shave".; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10702
title: Map of Aleru circuit, Andhra Pradesh, India, s.d.

description: "A map and its meaning." Map showing Christian villages in Hyderabad.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Highways and Byways in a Hyderabad Circuit" compiled by the Methodist missionary Rev J.C.Knight Anstey (d. 1947) who served in that particular district for 28 years, from 1892 to 1920. It is thought that most of the photographs in the set were taken by Anstey himself during his period of service.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11180
title: Buddhist priests, Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "High Priest of Adam's Peak ". Buddhist priest with pupil.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11334
title: Industrial school, Tamil Nadu, India, 1924.

description: "Church of England Industrial School." Vocational school at Nazareth in Tamil Nadu run by Anglicans.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "The Union of Churches in South India" by Rev Dr W.F. Lofthouse. Dr Lofthouse visited India between January and March 1924 as conference delegate to the Methodist districts in South India, on the proposed scheme for union with the Anglican Dioceses and the South India United Church. The photographs in this set were taken during his visit.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11200
title: Corridor in  Hindu temple, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India, s.d.

description: "A Fine Corridor". Famous corridor of Hindu temple at Rameswaram. Rameswaram is an island in the Palk Strait which divides Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka. This is one of the holiest sites in India, according to legend sanctified by Rama on his successful return from Sri Lanka after defeating Ravana; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11172
title: Tamil women wearing jewellery, Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "Tamil Ladies". Two Tamil women wearing elaborate jewellery.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10695
title: Getting water from a well, Andhra Pradesh, India, s.d.

description: "Girls at the well."; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Highways and Byways in a Hyderabad Circuit" compiled by the Methodist missionary Rev J.C.Knight Anstey (d. 1947) who served in that particular district for 28 years, from 1892 to 1920. It is thought that most of the photographs in the set were taken by Anstey himself during his period of service.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11198
title: Hindu temple, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India, s.d.

description: "Ramissaram Temple". Temple gopuram at Rameswaram, an island in the Palk Strait which divides Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka.  This is one of the holiest sites in India, according to legend sanctified by Rama on his successful return from Sri Lanka after defeating Ravana; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11201
title: Idols in  Hindu temple, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India, s.d.

description: "Temple Idols". Temple idols and priests at Rameswaram. Rameswaram is an island in the Palk Strait which divides Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka. This is one of the holiest sites in India, according to legend sanctified by Rama on his successful return from Sri Lanka after defeating Ravana; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10700
title: Villagers awaiting medical attention, Aleru, Andhra Pradesh, India, s.d.

description: "The crowd at the bungalow." Villages awaiting medical treatment at the missionary dispensary at Aleru.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Highways and Byways in a Hyderabad Circuit" compiled by the Methodist missionary Rev J.C.Knight Anstey (d. 1947) who served in that particular district for 28 years, from 1892 to 1920. It is thought that most of the photographs in the set were taken by Anstey himself during his period of service.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10720
title: Village children,  Andhra Pradesh, India, s.d.

description: "Children of the village." A group of children with animals outside a pariah hut.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Highways and Byways in a Hyderabad Circuit" compiled by the Methodist missionary Rev J.C.Knight Anstey (d. 1947) who served in that particular district for 28 years, from 1892 to 1920. It is thought that most of the photographs in the set were taken by Anstey himself during his period of service.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11338
title: Woman doctor and patients, south India, 1924.

description: "The Doctor at Work."  Doctor and patients outside hospital.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "The Union of Churches in South India" by Rev Dr W.F. Lofthouse. Dr Lofthouse visited India between January and March 1924 as conference delegate to the Methodist districts in South India, on the proposed scheme for union with the Anglican Dioceses and the South India United Church. The photographs in this set were taken during his visit.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10705
title: Holy pool near Jidkal, Andhra Pradesh, India, s.d.

description: "The sins of a year." Pilgims at holy pool near Jikdal.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Highways and Byways in a Hyderabad Circuit" compiled by the Methodist missionary Rev J.C.Knight Anstey (d. 1947) who served in that particular district for 28 years, from 1892 to 1920. It is thought that most of the photographs in the set were taken by Anstey himself during his period of service.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11169
title: Dancers with orchestra, Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "Devil Dancers". Two dancers wearing devil masks with orchestra.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10458
title: View of Kakchieh compound, Shantou, Guangdong, China, 1922

description: "General view of the compound -- Kakchieh -- fall of 1922" A wide view of the American Baptist mission compound in Kakchieh, Swatow.; Paul F. Cressey was an American Baptist missionary stationed in Swatow 1921-1924.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11352
title: Villagers at a well, south India, 1924.

description: "By the Well."; From a set of lantern slides entitled "The Union of Churches in South India" by Rev Dr W.F. Lofthouse. Dr Lofthouse visited India between January and March 1924 as conference delegate to the Methodist districts in South India, on the proposed scheme for union with the Anglican Dioceses and the South India United Church. The photographs in this set were taken during his visit.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10710
title: Outside a panther's den, Andhra Pradesh, India, s.d.

description: "Panther's den." Man viwed outside panther's den.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Highways and Byways in a Hyderabad Circuit" compiled by the Methodist missionary Rev J.C.Knight Anstey (d. 1947) who served in that particular district for 28 years, from 1892 to 1920. It is thought that most of the photographs in the set were taken by Anstey himself during his period of service.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10719
title: Dhobies at the tank,  Andhra Pradesh, India, s.d.

description: "Dhobies at the tank." Dhobies washing clothes.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Highways and Byways in a Hyderabad Circuit" compiled by the Methodist missionary Rev J.C.Knight Anstey (d. 1947) who served in that particular district for 28 years, from 1892 to 1920. It is thought that most of the photographs in the set were taken by Anstey himself during his period of service.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11151
title: Adam's Peak, Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "Adam's Peak". Adam's Peak, a scared mountain in Sri Lanka, is about 7000 ft high.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11202
title: Indian holy man, Sri Lanka s.d.

description: "Fakir on spiked sandals".; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11350
title: Cattle in Episcopal compound, Mysore, India, 1924.

description: "At Home in the Episcopal Compound." Cow and calf in Bishop's compound.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "The Union of Churches in South India" by Rev Dr W.F. Lofthouse. Dr Lofthouse visited India between January and March 1924 as conference delegate to the Methodist districts in South India, on the proposed scheme for union with the Anglican Dioceses and the South India United Church. The photographs in this set were taken during his visit.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11363
title: Crowd greeting the Bishop of Tirunelveli, south India, 1924.

description: "The Bishop approaching."  Bishop's niece, minister and members of congregation awaiting the arrival of the Bishop.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "The Union of Churches in South India" by Rev Dr W.F. Lofthouse. Dr Lofthouse visited India between January and March 1924 as conference delegate to the Methodist districts in South India, on the proposed scheme for union with the Anglican Dioceses and the South India United Church. The photographs in this set were taken during his visit.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11362
title: Band greeting the Bishop of Tirunelveli, south India, 1924.

description: "Meet the Bishop." Band greeting the Bishop who has arrived by car.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "The Union of Churches in South India" by Rev Dr W.F. Lofthouse. Dr Lofthouse visited India between January and March 1924 as conference delegate to the Methodist districts in South India, on the proposed scheme for union with the Anglican Dioceses and the South India United Church. The photographs in this set were taken during his visit.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11648
title: Schoolboys cooking,  Jojoima, Sierra Leone, ca. 1927-28.

description: "Jojoima Schoolboys Cooking." Boys at the Jojoima school did their own cooking.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Daybreak in Mendiland"  compiled by  Frank Deaville Walker (1878-1945), editor of the Methodist Missionary Society magazines Foreign Field and its successor, Kingdom Overseas. Many of the photographs Walker used were his own, taken on visits to the MMS mission fields between 1920 and 1937. Mendiland is in the south west of Sierra Leone, the home of Mende-speaking people.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11358
title: Theological College,south India, 1924.

description: "A Congregational Theological College."  In front stands a carved pillar.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "The Union of Churches in South India" by Rev Dr W.F. Lofthouse. Dr Lofthouse visited India between January and March 1924 as conference delegate to the Methodist districts in South India, on the proposed scheme for union with the Anglican Dioceses and the South India United Church. The photographs in this set were taken during his visit.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11154
title: Lowland scene,  Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "Where every prospect pleases". Lake bordered by palm trees. On the lake are boats carved from tree trunks.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m11189
title: The harbour at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, s.d.

description: "Trincomalie Harbour".; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Ceylon, a fascinating field" revised by Rev. A.S. Beaty in 1942. Arthur Stanley Beaty (1883-1970) was a Methodist missionary in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] from 1906 to 1939.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10714
title: On tour,  Andhra Pradesh, India, s.d.

description: "On the march." Missionary family on tour. The missionary's family went on tour only very occasionally. Usually, the missionary travelled hsi circuit without family members.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Highways and Byways in a Hyderabad Circuit" compiled by the Methodist missionary Rev J.C.Knight Anstey (d. 1947) who served in that particular district for 28 years, from 1892 to 1920. It is thought that most of the photographs in the set were taken by Anstey himself during his period of service.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m10713
title: Cooking in camp, Rayapalli? Andhra Pradesh, India, s.d.

description: "The camp kitchen." Missionary's servants cooking a meal in camp.; From a set of lantern slides entitled "Highways and Byways in a Hyderabad Circuit" compiled by the Methodist missionary Rev J.C.Knight Anstey (d. 1947) who served in that particular district for 28 years, from 1892 to 1920. It is thought that most of the photographs in the set were taken by Anstey himself during his period of service.