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DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14022
title: A priest and his family, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: A missionary father and a newly ordained indigenous priest and his family are sitting and standing outside in front of a brick building. The females are wearing traditional clothing while the men are wearing white robes.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency and a caption: "Missionarissen van Afrika (Witte Paters). 9. Een nieuwgewijde priester met zijn familie (Uganda). Missionnaires d'Afrique (Peres Blancs). 9. Pretre nouveljement ordonne, entoure de sa famille (Uganda), and also information about the publisher: "Ern. Thill, Brussel."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14036
title: Outdoor classroom, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: "Villa Mariya (Uganda). - La Classe aux petits Negres." ("Class of small Negroes") Approximately fifty children are sitting in groups in circles near a large thatched building being taught by a missionary sister and her assistants. The front of the postcard also contains information about the mission agency: "Missions D'Afrique" and a handwritten note: "Soeur Marie- Elisabeth rel. miss. d'Af."; The back of the postcard contains a handwritten note in French.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14013
title: Students at the seminary of Bakalasa, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: A class photo of a Ugandan seminary with five missionary fathers sitting in front of a brick building amongst approximately thirty students. The students are all wearing black robes.; The back of the postcard is blank with information about the Catholic mission agency and a caption: "Missionarissen van Afrika (Witte Paters). 8. Groot-Seminaristen van Bakalasa (Uganda), Missionnaires d'Afrique (Peres Blancs). 8. Le grand seminaire de Bukalasa (Uganda)." and also information about the publisher: "Ern. Thill, Brussel."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14038
title: Babies at Mengo Hospital, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: "A batch of babies in Mengo Hospital, Uganda." Two missionaries in white dresses are sitting with seven babies on their laps. A young boy is sitting nearby. The front of the postcard also contains information about the mission agency: "Medical Mission Auxiliary. Church Missionary House, Salisbury Square, London, E.C."; The back of the postcard is blank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14071
title: View from the missionary compound on Pagoda Hill, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, 1910

description: The American missionary compound can be seen in the foreground on the top of the hill. Below the hill is a Chinese village beside a river. Mountains dominate the background.; 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-m14084
title: Ing Hok River, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: An arched stone bridge is on the left bank of the river. Two large unmanned fish nets have been placed on the left bank. Mountains dominate the background.; 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-m14018
title: Mengo Hospital, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: "The New Hospital, Mengo, Uganda." A few people can be seen on the land outside of the hospital. There is a large open space outside of the front of the building. There is also information about the mission agency: "Medical Mission Auxiliary, Church Missionary House, Salisbury Square, London, E.C." There is also a caption: "Many thousands altogether of in- and out- patients are seen during the year, and all of them hear the Gospel message. Particulars of the work done here are frequently given in Mercy and Truth, the Organ of the C.M.S. Medical Mission Auxiliary, Id. monthly, through any bookseller." (Church Missionary Society); The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in English.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14020
title: Girls on the occasion of their first communion, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: A group of approximately twenty girls all wearing white dresses are sitting and standing on the steps of a brick building.; The back of the postcard has a hand written note and information about the Catholic mission agency and a caption: "Missionnaires d'Afrique (Peres Blancs). 6. Groupe de 1re Communion-filles (Uganda). Missionarissen van Afrika (Witte Paters). 6. Groepe Eerste Communie-kinderen (Uganda)."(First Communion Girls), and also information about the publisher: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14014
title: Wife of a village chief with her child , Kabale, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: A woman who is wearing jewelry is standing outside holding a child in her arms. A group of boys can be seen in the distance.; The back of the postcard is blank with information about the Catholic mission agency and a caption: "Missionarissen van Afrika (Witte Paters). 5. De vrouw van een dorpschef (Kabale. -Uganda). Missionnaires d'Afrique (Peres Blancs). 5. Femme d'un chef de Village (Kabale.-Uganda)." (Wife of a village chief") and also information about the publisher: "Ern. Thill, Brussel."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14067
title: Missionary compound on Pagoda Hill at Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1920

description: The missionary compound is on a hill in the background with an orchard in the foreground.; 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-m14062
title: Bamboo forest, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, 1914

description: A dirt path winds through a thick bamboo forest in Ing Hok [Ing Tai]. Written on the back of the photograph: "A bit of my touring road through the bamboo country. To visit one chapel I go through ten miles like this. Ing Hok 1914."; 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-m14080
title: Walled missionary compound at Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1909

description: The compound is situated on a hill and it is completely enclosed by a stone wall. A boat navigates the river in front of the compound. Conflicting dates are written on the face of this photograph. The year 1910 in written at the top while the year 1908 is written at the bottom.; 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-m14063
title: Smith family reunion, Fuzhou, Fujian, China, 1935

description: The Rev. Edward Huntington Smith stands to the left. His wife Grace W. Thomas Smith stands in between their two daughters, Helen Huntington Smith and Eunice Elizabeth Smith Bishop. Written on the back of the photograph:"We four were united at Foochow on arrival of Eunice. Sent by Methodist Women as their teacher at UKTS - where Grace has substituted with Bertha Allen."; 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-m14083
title: Laborers hauling lumber in front of the missionary compound, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: A crew of Chinese laborers hoist a large piece of lumber up a hill to the American mission at Ing Tai. They used a wooden beam and ropes to carry the larger piece of wood. The gated wall and main building of the missionary complex can be seen in the background.; 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-m14072
title: Rooftop view with tower in distance, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, 1902

description: A distant view of a Chinese tower perched on a hilltop. A mist enshrouded mountain dominates the background. The photograph was taken over the roof top of another building which dominates the foreground.; 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-m14066
title: Young woman standing by a river, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1920

description: A Chinese woman in a traditional Chinese dress stands a rock by the edge of a river. A Chinese sampan can be seen sailing on the river in the background.; 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-m14073
title: Farmstead, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: A white building is surrounded by trees. The farm's crop fields dominate the foreground. A Chinese tower looms in the background on a hill top.; 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-m14132
title: Assembly of students, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: A large group of young Chinese girls are seated in rows of chairs. The few adult women and men present are standing by the walls. Posters and Chinese writing adorn the walls. A few lamps are hanging from the ceiling.; 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-m14117
title: Farewell party for Caroline Chittenden, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: "Farewell to Caroline Chittenden" A large group of Caroline's Chinese friends and students gather together to pose for a final picture with her by a riverbank.; 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-m14068
title: Village by a river's edge, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, 1907

description: Viewed from above, a small village is surrounded by trees and fields. Mountains dominate the background beyond the river.; 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-m14090
title: Laborer carrying goods, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: A Chinese man is hauling two baskets with a yoke on a stone paved path that cuts through a dense bamboo forest. A stone and wood structure is in the background.; 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-m14055
title: Village and terraced fields, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1920

description: A small Chinese village is set among the mountains of Ing Hok [Ing Tai] province. Rice paddies surround the buildings.; 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-m72302
title: Harbour of Douala, in Cameroon

description: Ship moored in the harbour of Douala.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m72244
title: Fair of Ngondo, in Cameroon

description: Pirogue on a river, during the fair of Ngondo, in Douala.; The Ngondo is a traditional cameroonian feast which gathers Sawa people in Douala during the first week of December.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14086
title: Two men crossing a river, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: Two Chinese men use a bridge consisting of a series of man-made stepping stones to cross a river. They are both carrying baskets. One of them has what appears to be a walking stick. Mountains dominate the background.; 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-m14119
title: Stone bridge, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: A stone bridge arches over a small stream. Two men are crossing the bridge on foot. One of them is carrying two large bags on a yoke.; 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-m14126
title: Group of Chinese students, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: Eight Chinese boys stand outside a brick building. They are dressed in traditional Chinese clothing. A few of the boys are holding books.; 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-m14081
title: Riverfront view of the missionary compound at Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: The American missionary compound is on a hill above the river.; 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-m14082
title: Laborers in front of the missionary compound, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, 1907

description: A few Chinese laborers stand before the gate to the American missionary complex at Ing Tai. They have livestock and a bundle of firewood with them.; 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-m14060
title: Missionary compound at Ing Hok, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1913

description: The missionary compound at Ing Hok [Ing Tai] is seen on a hill across the river. Written on the back of the photograph: "[illegible] Pagoda Hill looking across to the compound. River and the street in foreground. Our house on top of hill and my last land purchase in front where the Whitney residence is now being built. Boys School roofs at right of our residence. Ing Hok 1914. For our dean. G. P." There are conflicting dates on this photograph. The year 1912 is written twice on the face of the photo, while the year 1914 is written on its backside.; 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-m14077
title: Children sitting on a staircase, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, 1906

description: A group of eight Chinese children pose together for a photograph on an outdoor staircase. The children are all wearing traditional Chinese clothing and several of them are holding decorated fans.; 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-m14051
title: Visit to leper colony, Uganda, ca.1920-1940

description: Two missionary sisters are standing amongst men and women at a leper colony. They are outside sitting and standing in an open area front of tall grass.; The back of the postcard is blank and contains a caption: "6.- Uganda.- Soeurs Blanches en visite chez les lepreux." ("White Sisters visiting the lepers") "Witte Zusters op bezoek bij de melaatschen." and also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Postulats de Soeurs Missionnaires de N.D. d'Afrique (Soeurs Blanches) Herent (Br.)- Thielt (Fl. Oc.)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14124
title: River boat and its crew, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: This is a close-up view of a river boat by a rock formation. The Chinese crewmen are clearly discernible. A small Chinese town is visible on the opposite bank of the river.; 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-m14121
title: Four boats on a river, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: Four Chinese boats are lined up together. The crew members of the boats are discernible. A man traversing a dirt road on the river bank can be seen watching the boats from a distance.; 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-m14076
title: Chinese men in white robes, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, 1903

description: The men have traditional Chinese garb and hairstyles. Several of the men are using hand fans. Some Chinese banners with written characters adorn the walls around the men. Numbers have been written upon each individual in the photograph.; 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-m14122
title: Three young men seated on a porch, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: Three young men clothed in traditional Chinese garb sit side by side on a porch. The chairs they sit in appear to be made of wicker. The building is made of brick and of Western style.; 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-m14127
title: View from a hilltop, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, 1907

description: A vista of a mountain range from the side of an adjoining hill. A pile of plywood lies in the foreground. A stonewall enclosure can be seen at the foot of the mountain.; 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-m14125
title: Bridge across harbor, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: A wide stone bridge is clogged with pedestrians. Portions of the bridge are covered by cloth canopies. Several large sailboats are in the background.; 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-m14091
title: Boat on the Ing Tai River, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: A fairly large boat with a sail at its stern navigates the river between steep hills.; 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-m14129
title: Class of Chinese school boys, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, 1913

description: A class of over twenty Chinese school boys stand between two brick columns in front of their school house. They are all wearing traditional Chinese clothing. Some banners with Chinese writing adorn the entrance to the building.; 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-m14131
title: Children with fans, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, 1907

description: "1907 Ingtai boy's school" A class of nine young boys at the Ing Tai Boy's School pose for a group portrait on a cement staircase. They all wear traditional Chinese clothing. Several of the boys are holding hand fans. A few of them have Manchu hair styles.; 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-m58573
title: Woman and daughter posing for camera, Benin, ca.1920-1940

description: "MISSIONS AFRICAINES, 150, cours Gambetta, LYON" "DAHOMEY [Benin] - Une maman et sa fille a Ouidah". A seated woman in patterned wrap and headdress folds an arm around a young girl standing beside her.; The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Edition des Missions Africaines".
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m14120
title: Pavilion near a small pond, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: A small Chinese building stands by a tiny pond. Two men can be seen in the distance. The area is surrounded by mountains.; 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-m14089
title: Sampan boat on the Ing Tai River, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: The flat-bottomed boat has a fairly large hut in the middle.  A sailor is on an elevated structure at the stern to man the tiller. Two other sailors stand at the prow.; 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-m14130
title: Four young boys seated on a staircase, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: The boys are all wearing traditional Chinese clothing. At least one of them has a Manchu hair style.; 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-m14085
title: People carrying a cloth-draped item on a pole, Ing Tai, Fujian, China, ca. 1910

description: Several people are carrying a long wooden pole supporting an item with a cloth draped over it. Some of the people are wearing tall white hats.; 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-m58661
title: People and cars by a church, Cameroon, ca.1930-1950

description: A small group of people stand and sit before a small peak-roofed church. Parked cars are visible at the edge of the scene.; The back of the card has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "355 FOUMBAM (Cameroun) Sortie du Culte Catholique" "Photo R. PAULEAU - Douala (Cameroun) Reproduction interdite."