cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82193
title: Mission vehicles, Chogoria, Kenya, ca.1926

description: “1 ¾ tons of transport – the lorry & Hudson just arrived from Nairobi full up.” Exterior view of the Irvine’s bungalow, at Chogoria, with the Morris lorry and Hudson car parked outside and full of supplies. ❧ This image is from the first years of the Chogoria mission in Kenya, which was run by the Rev. Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974), from the collection entitled ‘Chogoria, 1922. The early days.”
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82262
title: Jotham Murianki, Eastern province, Kenya, 1937

description: "Jotham Murianki– headman & church member, elected Chief 1942 Lower N. Mwimbi. 1946 Chief Jotham became church elder. He is also Chief over all Mwimbi.” Portrait of Jotham Murianki who attended the out-school at Kirumi as an adult, where he learned to read, he was chief of lower Mwimbi, became an Elder in 1937 and was elected as the Mwimbi representative on the Local Native Council. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82273
title: Memorial to Ernest Carr, Chogoria, Kenya, 1940

description: “The Carr memorial, Chogoria, dedicated May 1940.” Exterior view of a large brick structure with a bench, occupied by a man reading, a clock , and a plaque, written in Kikuyu, reading, ‘This memorial has been built to the glory of God, and in memory of Ernest Carr, who greatly loved the African people and founded this Mission. He fulfilled the command ‘Whatsoever, thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.’’ ❧ The youngest son of the owner of Carr’s biscuits, Ernest Carr (1868-1939) was the father of Margaret Joyce Irvine, and had moved to Nairobi in 1920, after selling his jam factory. He financed the Chogoria mission through the early years, covering building costs and staff pay. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82271
title: Traditional dance, Eastern province, Kenya, ca.1937

description: “Young men’s dance – Chure Meru dist.” Group portrait of young men in traditional garb standing in a circle. The Meru district is situated to the north of Chogoria. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82294
title: Irvine boys in the garden, Chogoria, Kenya, ca.1937

description: “View from dining room window.” Exterior view looking out from the Irvine family bungalow onto the garden where Anthony, Geoffrey and Kenneth Irvine stand. The house was constructed by Ernest Carr, father-in-law to Dr Irvine and financier of the Chogoria mission in its early years. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82261
title: Landscape view of Githangari country, Eastern province, Kenya, ca.1936

description: “Looking down from Ngireni Hill over the Githangari country where the Lure O.S. [out-school] is.” Landscape view of Githangari country to the north of Chogoria. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79291
title: Primary School, Nagpur, India, ca.1927

description: "Church of Scotland Primary School for Girls, Nagpur." Exterior view of primary school building. Stephen Hislop (1817-1863) was charged with setting up a mission in Nagpur in 1845 which had been endowed by an army officer, Brigadier W. Hill. Based 10 miles from Nagpur at Kamptee, a military cantonment situated on the Kanhan River, he taught at the school. He learnt the Marathi quickly and integrated with local people. He had a keen interest in the sciences. He followed the principles of Alexander Duff and set up a vernacular school (1846) which would eventually become the Hislop College. The first Girls’ School was Established 10 Sept. 1849.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82254
title: Leprosarium, Chogoria, Kenya, ca.1936

description: “Leper hospital. Two wards, accommodation for 25+.” Landscape view showing a ridge of land on which sits the leper wards, patients stand outside. The leper wards were built on a spur of land called Gatheru, above the Kamara valley, and were funded by the Mission to Lepers. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82276
title: Treating an infant, Chogoria, Kenya, ca.1940

description: “The sick baby.” Portrait of Dr Irvine examining a baby held by a nurse at the Chogoria hospital. An expansion of the hospital in 1939 had seen the opening of a maternity ward and a children’s ward. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82272
title: Two boys at a waterfall, Eastern province, Kenya, 1939

description: “Going to the school, Meru.” Two boys stop for a drink at a waterfall on their way to school in East Meru, a five mile walk. One boy carries his books and lunch in a fold of his ‘shuka’. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82279
title: Cookery class outdoors, Chogoria, Kenya, 1946

description: “Standard VI at cooking class, 1946.” Group portrait of four girls and their teacher outside with food laid out on the ground. Mrs Grieve, the teacher, was at Chogoria from 1946-1948 with her husband George, the former headmaster of the Alliance High School at Kikuyu. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82277
title: Hospital and medical staff, Chogoria, Kenya, ca.1940

description: “Part of Hospital from above with Miss Clark Wilson who was nursing sister at Chogoria 1939-1942.” Exterior view of the hospital with nurses and dressers standing outside. The new block is on the left and comprises of two wards, operating theatre and a dispensary. Sister Jean Clark Wilson was the granddaughter of Rev. Dr Youngson, of the Punjab, and the niece of Rev. James Youngson, of Kikuyu. Whilst at Chogoria she started training female nurses and changed the staff uniforms from khaki to white. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82251
title: Beer making, Chogoria, Kenya, ca.1936

description: “Native made mangle for extracting juice from sugar cane, to make beer. Note sugar cane refuse around.” Group portrait of indigenous men working a wooden mangle. The sugar cane is wrapped in banana bark and fed through the mangle and the juice collected, this scene is two hundred yards from the Chogoria gate. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82286
title: Dr and Mrs Irvine at home, Chogoria, Kenya, 1944

description: “At home, 1944.” Interior view of the Irvine’s bungalow with Dr & Mrs Irvine in the lounge reading. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82278
title: Dr Irvine operating on a patient, Chogoria, Kenya, ca.1946

description: “Operating.” Portrait of Dr Irvine operating on a patient, in the hospital theatre, and assisted by other medical staff. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82287
title: Surgical instruments class, Chogoria, Kenya, 1947

description: “Senior nurse [Iryphosa?] taking class on instruments in the theatre.” Group portrait of medical staff standing behind a table upon which are set out surgical instruments. Two days a week were set aside for Operations. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82226
title: Primary school pupils, Chogoria, Kenya, 1941

description: “Rev JAR Watt and the primary school in 1941.” Group portrait of the students and headmaster of the primary school outside a brick building. Rev John A R Watt was the Headmaster and supervisor of schools at Chogoria from 1941 -1945. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82284
title: Dispensary religious service, Eastern province, Kenya, 1945

description: “Wednesday clinic (at Rubati) opening service.” Exterior view showing Dr Irvine, on the accordion and next to nurses and dressers, leading a prayer service before commencing with the medical clinic. Rubati is situated south of Chogoria. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82270
title: Sewing class, Eastern province, Kenya, 1937

description: “Miss Butter Malcolm on safari. Women gathering for a sewing class. Local teacher on left. 1937.” Landscape view showing a group of indigenous women and mission workers with a camp behind. Miss Rita Butter-Malcolm came to Chogoria in July 1928 and was in charge of girls' work and became matron at the hospital. She was based at Chogoria until 1939. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82269
title: Sunday school class outside, Chogoria, Kenya, 1937

description: “The Sunday School at Iteri (the ‘lower plot’ of Chogoria) with Miss Hood. Primary school to left & handwork room to right.” Landscape view showing a large group of children sitting on the ground and the recently built school in the background. Miss Ina Hood, M.A. came to Chogoria in 1936 to work in girls’ education. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82255
title: Patients from the Leprosarium, Chogoria, Kenya, ca.1936

description: “Lepers being dressed.” Group portrait of medical dressers tending to patients. The Leprosy wards at Chogoria were isolated from the rest of the hospital on a spur of land called Gatheru overlooking the Kamara valley. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82252
title: Out- school, Eastern province, Kenya, 1931

description: “Muthambe O.S. Church on left, teacher’s house right, football ground in foreground, 1931.” Landscape view with several mud and wattle buildings in the distance and tents beside Dr Irvine’s car on the right. The out-school is probably at Marima situated south of Chogoria. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79272
title: Details of Jain Tower, Chittaurgarh, India, ca.1890

description: “Details of Jaina [Jain] tower Chittore [Chittorgarh] fort.” Closer view of carved stone tower. The Kirti Stambh, or Tower of Fame, was built in the 12th century and reaches 22 metres into the air. It is dedicated to Adinath, a Jain saint, and the exterior of the tower is covered with sculptures of Jain saints and symbols. ❧ Views of Rajputana by Lala Deen Diyal.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79253
title: Front of Palace, Udaipur, India, ca.1890

description: “Odeypur [Udaipur] palace frontview.” External view of City Palace structure, with Tripolia (or triple) Gate leading to palace courtyard. The massive palace complex was started around 1559, with construction lasting over 200 years. The Tripolia Gate is one of three entrances to the palace. ❧ Views of Rajputana by Lala Deen Diyal.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82230
title: Elders of the church, Chogoria, Kenya, 1935

description: “Elders. The Chogoria Kirk session, 1935.” Group portrait of church Elders, and Dr Irvine, outside. The Kirk session was approved in 1931 and the first Elders to be ordained, in 1932, were Gerishom Mukangu, Jonathan Muriithi, Musa M’Muga and Willie Kanini. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82263
title: Boy being taught to read, Eastern province, Kenya, 1937

description: “How interest begins.” Group portrait of a school boarder teaching another boy to read as other children look on. The boy reading wears his school uniform and is home from Chogoria during the holidays. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82257
title: Singing a hymn around a camp fire, Eastern province, Kenya, September 1934

description: “On safari with 60 boys, evangelising. Singing around camp fire in the evening, about 1933.” Group portrait of people standing in a circle around a fire at night. The image was taken during a safari through the Chuka district, with about 60 supporters, preaching in various villages. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82250
title: School teacher and family, Eastern province, Kenya, 1931

description: “The evangelist teacher at Muthambe, with wife and family, 1931.” Group portrait of the school teacher, Jonathan Mara, and his wife and children with Dr Irvine outside the teacher’s house. The early indigenous teachers were trained at Kikuyu or Tumutumu before taking up a post at one of Chogoria’s outstations. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79257
title: His Highness the Maharana, Udaipur, India, ca.1890

description: “H H the Maharana Odeypur [Udaipur].” View of His Highness the Maharana and attendants atop his decorated elephant. The Maharana is most likely Fateh Singh, who ruled from 1884 to 1930. ❧ Views of Rajputana by Lala Deen Diyal.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79252
title: Bund of Lake, Udaipur, India, ca.1890

description: “Bund of lake at Odeypur [Udaipur].” View of rocky landscape with lake and palace buildings in background. Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh II as the fourth capital of the Mewar kingdom and lies in a valley beside three artificial lakes. Lake Pichola, the largest lake, was created by the building a bund, or dam wall, between two hills. This view was taken from the south. ❧ Views of Rajputana by Lala Deen Diyal.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79307
title: St Ursula High School, Nagpur, India, 1937

description: "The St.Ursula High School with The Science extension, 1937. The School - from the road." Exterior view of St Ursula's school from the road outside. Mrs Margaret Cooper was responsible for much of the Girls orphanages and schools established in Nagpur and St. Ursula’s was set up by her at Sitabaldi. Education at the girls' school was largely improved by Miss Small, who worked at Nagpur from 1882 to 1934. The school was officially recognised by the Government in 1913 and had its building improved in 1923.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79351
title: Cookery Class, Bhandara, India, ca.1937

description: "Bhandara, A Cookery Class. Bhandara - Forty miles from Nagpur" External view of cookery class being taught outside. Bhandara was a development of the work happening in Nagpur and extended most in the 1880s, with the opening of a new mission station there. Mrs Margaret Cooper, who arrived at the site in 1857, was responsible for much of the Girls orphanages and schools established in Nagpur and St. Ursula’s was set up by her at Sitabaldi. Education at the girls' school was largely improved by Miss Small, who worked at Nagpur from 1882 to 1934. The school was officially recognised by the Government in 1913 and had its building improved in 1923, with the first Girls’ School being established 10 Sept. 1849. Over the course of over forty years she developed the school so much so that there was an increase in student uptake from 5 to 60 girls. Together with the day schools, this amounted to a total of around 260 girls attending school.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82266
title: Girl collecting water, Eastern province, Kenya, ca.1937

description: “Chuka girl at a spring by M.F. [Michael Foster] Enlarged from 1” x 1”.” Portrait of a young girl in traditional dress collecting water from a spring. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79279
title: Rear of Tower of Victory, Chittaurgarh, India, ca.1890

description: “Rear view of Tower of Victory, Chittore [Chittorgarh].” View of carved stone tower with several people at the bottom. Chittaurgarh served as the third capital of the Mewar kingdom before it was sacked and the capital moved to Udaipur. The Tower of Victory, or Vijay Stambha, was constructed between 1458 and 1468 to commemorate the victory over the Muslim ruler of Delhi. It reaches 122 feet into the air, and its exterior is covered with ornate carvings. ❧ Views of Rajputana by Lala Deen Diyal.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79306
title: Hostel, Nagpur, India, 1937

description: "The St.Ursula High School with The Science extension, 1937. The Hostel" Exterior view of the hostel at St Ursula's school. Mrs Margaret Cooper was responsible for much of the Girls orphanages and schools established in Nagpur and St. Ursula’s was set up by her at Sitabaldi. Education at the girls' school was largely improved by Miss Small, who worked at Nagpur from 1882 to 1934. The school was officially recognised by the "The St.Ursula High School with The Science extension, 1937. The Hostel" Exterior view of the hostel at St Ursula's school. Mrs Margaret Cooper was responsible for much of the Girls orphanages and schools established in Nagpur and St. Ursula’s was set up by her at Sitabaldi. Education at the girls' school was largely improved by Miss Small, who worked at Nagpur from 1882 to 1934. The school was officially recognised by the Government in 1913 and had its building improved in 1923.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79355
title: Setting Off to School, Bhandara, India, ca.1937

description: "Setting Off to School. Bhandara - Forty miles from Nagpur." External view showing children walking on the road to their local school. Bhandara was a development of the work happening in Nagpur and extended most in the 1880s, with the opening of a new mission station there.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79261
title: Sculptures of Jagdish Temple, Udaipur, India, ca.1890

description: “Sculptures of Jagdeesh [Jagdish] temple Odeypur [Udaipur].” Close-up of carved section of Jagdish Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Krishna. The lower walls of the temple have very elaborately sculpted friezes of people and various animals. ❧ Views of Rajputana by Lala Deen Diyal.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79269
title: Tower of Victory, Chittaurgarh, India, ca.1890

description: “Tower of Victory in Chittore [Chittorgarh] Fort.” View of carved stone tower with several people and an elephant at the bottom. Chittaurgarh served as the third capital of the Mewar kingdom before it was sacked and the capital moved to Udaipur. The Tower of Victory, or Vijay Stambha, was constructed between 1458 and 1468. It reaches 122 feet into the air, and its exterior is covered with ornate carvings. ❧ Views of Rajputana by Lala Deen Diyal.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79359
title: Child Welfare Work, Bhandara, India, ca.1937

description: "Child Welfare Work in Dhapewada Village." External view of three adults helping to wash a very young indigenous child. Bhandara was a development of the work happening in Nagpur and extended most in the 1880s, with the opening of a new mission station there.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-79273
title: Ceiling of Jain Temple, Chittaurgarh, India, ca.1890

description: “Ceiling of a jain temple Chittore [Chittorgarh] fort.” View of ornately carved circular ceiling of the mandapa of a Jain temple. The mandapa pictured here is part of the Satbis Deori Temple, which was built in the 15th century. ❧ Views of Rajputana by Lala Deen Diyal.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82247
title: Illustrations for hanging on walls, Chogoria, Kenya, 1933

description: “Painted texts for hanging on walls of huts, being issued to teachers & others.” Group portrait of mission workers holding up illuminated copies of biblical text, ‘I will show thee my faith by my works’. The illustrations were done by the children of a Glasgow Sunday School at the request of Dr Irvine so that he could supply the local Christians with colourful illustrations to hang on their walls. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82274
title: Baptism of little George, Chogoria, Kenya, December 1939

description: “Chogoria Xmas 1939. Not all staff! Christening of George Paterson.” “[L to R] standing, Mrs Holmes and Capt. Holmes of the C.M.S. (Mrs Holmes is my wife’s younger sister); Mr Paterson, our educational missionary; Miss Hood; Anthony our oldest son. Who has since joined the Kenya Regiment; Geoffrey [Irvine]; Miss Clark Wilson, matron of our hospital; Kenneth [Irvine]; my wife and myself. Sitting, Mrs Paterson with George and Mrs Carr who now lives in a cottage nearby.” Group portrait of attendees of a Christening at the Irvine’s home. ❧ The image is from the collection of Dr Archibald Clive Irvine (1893-1974) showing the period from 1928-1947 at the Chogoria mission which was established near Mt Kenya, in 1922, and run by Dr Irvine.