cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84633
title: Emperor's tomb, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India – Series V  ̶  5.  Entrata al Mausoleo di Akbar, presso Agra."  The entrance to the tomb of Akbar is depicted.  The exterior walls are shown covered with inlaid tiles. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "IL Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’ Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monterosa 81 – Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84645
title: Tomb entrance, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India – Series V  ̶  18.  Entrata ad una tomba maomettana."  An ornate Muslim tomb entrance is depicted with recessed arches on each side of the main gate.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "IL Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’ Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monterosa 81 – Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84639
title: Tomb inside Agra Fort, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India – Series V  ̶  16.  Tomba di un Fachiro nell’interno del Forte di Agra."  A small tomb of a fakir is shown in an open plaza inside the Agra Fort.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "IL Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’ Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monterosa 81 – Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84640
title: Rescued children, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Orfani raccolti durante la peste."  A missionary father is shown outside a mission with a group of rescued children orphaned by a plague.  Many appear to be suffering from starvation.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84644
title: Mosque built by Akbar, Agra, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Jama Masjid, F. Sikri, Agra:  The largest Mosque in India built by E. Akbar in 1571 at a cost of 5 lacs of Rs.  The interior walls of the mosque are painted in blue and gold."  The high entrance to the mosque is depicted along with porticos on the front of the building.  Small elevated domes line the front of the roof.  The printed caption and the following information stamped in blue ink are on the back of the postcard:  "Catholic Mission, Pathiavarm, Odalavady. P. O. (Via) Polur. N. A. Dt. S. India.  Handwriting in English covers the back
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84643
title: Buddhist monk and nun, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Sacerdote e Sacerdotessa buddisti del Sikkim, regione ancora chiusa al  Missionario."  A Buddhist monk and Buddhist nun from Sikkim are depicted in traditional robes holding bells.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  " Pontificie Opere Missionarie.  Milano – Piazza Fontana, 2 – C.C.P.  3/27212."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84638
title: Gond people in festive costumes, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Catéchistes Missionnaires de Marie-Immaculée.  Nagpur (Hindoustan) – Ghonds, hommes et femmes, en costume de fête, se préparant à danser.  - Dhanora."  People of the Gond tribe are depicted in festive costume before a dance.  Several men wearing headdresses with horns are shown with drums.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84636
title: Salesian seminary, Shillong, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions Salésiennes.  Indes II  2. Diocèse de Shillong – Le Grand Séminaire."  The primary seminary at Shillong is depicted with missionaries posing in front of the Western style building.  "Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clerge  ̶  Thorenc " is stamped in blue ink on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84646
title: Father Lievens, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Pater Lievens geknakt."  Missionary father Lievens is depicted in a cassock with a knit scarf around his neck.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Uitg.: ‘Lievenspenning voor Indische Priesters’.  11, Minderbroedersstraat, Leuven, Postrek. 116834.  Met wankelenden tred, steunend op een stok, kuchend en hoestend, steeple zich de ‘apostel van Chota Nagpore’ nog een tijdje voort."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84642
title: Brahmin students at mission school, Chennai, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission – Méliapour (Indes).  Les Œuvres pour la Jeunesse – Les petites Brahmines de l’école St. Raphaël."  Brahmin students are depicted at the Mylapore mission school along with several missionary sisters.   The following information is printed on the back of the card:  "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission – Annales des F.M.M. – Publication  mensuelle.  Edit. Ord. 6 Fr. Par an. – Edit. De luxe.  8.50 Fr. – 16 Route de Clamart – Vanves (Seine)."  There is no handwriting on the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84647
title: Mission children, Chennai, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Méliapour (Madras)  Les enfants de la Ste. Enfance.  De Kinderen der H. Kindsheid."   Boys and girls of various ages are shown with missionary sisters on the grounds of the mission.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie aux Indes.  De Franciscanessen Missionarissen van Maria in Indie.  Ern. Thill, Bruxelles."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84648
title: Care given at mission clinic, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission.  ̶  Baramulla (Indes).  Soins des malades à la porte du dispensaire." A missionary sister doctor or nurse tends a patient on a bed outside the mission clinic.  Several people are shown waiting in the snow for treatment.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie– ont actuellement en pays de Misssion 145 maisons avec 156 écoles, plus 389 œuvres pour l’enfance groupant 56.000 enfants.  Elles ont en outré pour les maladies 47 hôpitaux avec 71.000 malades hospitalisés dans l’année, 7 léproseries avec 1,507 épreux, 7 lazarets avec 1.873 contagieux  et 107 dispensaires où 2.100.000 soins ont été donnés en 1926.  Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie, 7, Impasse Reille, Paris XIVe."  Handwriting in French closely covers the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84649
title: Mountain ride in litter, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "En dhoolie (dans les montagnes).  In draagberrie (in ‘t gebergte)."  A missionary sister is shown leaving the mission in a covered stretcher carried by four porters.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  "Les Ursulines de l’Institut de Thildonck dans la Mission du Bengale, Indes.  De Ursulinen van Thildonck in de Missie van Bengalen, Indië.  Ern. Thill, Bruxelles."  There are several handwritten words in French on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84650
title: Preaching on a city street, India ca.1920-1940

description: "C. M. S. Missionary preaching in a town in South India."  A crowd is shown on a city street to hear a preacher from the Church Missionary Society of England.  Handwriting in English covers the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84651
title: Missionary preaching, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India – (Series III  ̶  N. 6)  ̶  Il missionario nell’atto del suo ministero:  la predicazione."  A missionary father is shown preaching to a small group of men and boys outside a building.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "IL Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in offo vaste Missioni dell’ India e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (37) – Via Monterosa 81 – Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84652
title: Penitents, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India – Series I  ̶  17.  ̶  Due penitenti nella foresta."  Two Indian penitents are depicted in the forest .   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "IL Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6 - 43) – Via Monterosa 81 – Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84653
title: Woman in rickshaw, Colombo, Sri Lanka, ca.1920-1940

description: "India – (Series II  ̶  N. 13)  ̶  Una signora famil in carrozzella a Colombo (Ceylan)."  A woman holding a parasol is shown riding in an open two wheel carriage being pulled by a man.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "IL Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in offo vaste Missioni dell’ India e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (37) – Via Monterosa 81 – Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84654
title: Mission sewing class, Kochi, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission – Cochin (Indes).  Les Œuvres pour la Jeunesse – Les petites doigts agiles font sauter les fuseaux."  Young women and girls are shown making lace at the mission school.  The girls are depicted outside seated on mats with their work in their laps. Two missionary sisters oversee the class.  The following information is printed on the back of the card:  "Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission – Annales des F.M.M. – Publication  mensuelle.  Edit. Ord. 6 Fr. Par an. – Edit. De luxe.  8.50 Fr. – 16 Route de Clamart – Vanves (Seine)."  There is no handwriting on the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84655
title: Missionary in women's quarters, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "C. M. S. Missionary and Bible-woman in an Indian Zenana."  A missionary and native Christian woman are shown in the women's quarters of an Indian household with the females.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcards.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84656
title: Mother bathing baby, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "An Indian mother bathing her baby."   A woman is shown sitting on a low stool with her naked baby resting on her outstretched legs next to a basin of water and a large metal cup.  "A Hindu widow, when giving a picture of the lite [plight] her religion prescribes for her, burst into the prayer, "O God, I pray Thee, let no more women be born in this land."  Church Missionary Society, Salisbury Square, E.C. "Picture and Fact" Post Cards.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84657
title: Indian fakir, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "A.  ̶  Diocèse de Vizagapatam (Indes Anglaises)  ̶  Un Fakir."  A Hindu holy man or ascetic is depcited.  The name of the publisher "L. Fauraz, édit,, à Annemasse (Hte-Savoie)." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84658
title: Children during evening prayer, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ca.1920-1940

description: "Collection de l"Œuvre de la Sainte-Enfance  ̶   44, Rue du Cherche-Midi   ̶  Paris (6).  Kuala-Lumpor (Indes).  ̶  Dames de Saint-Maur.  Priére du soir des Bébés."  Children are shown in a mission garden kneeling in prayer before a statue of the Virgin Mary.  Three missionary sisters attend the children.  The name of the publisher "Aulard, Jung et Cie, 6, Rue du Vieux-Colombier, Paris."  is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84659
title: Missionary sisters touring the district, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Catéchistes Missionnaires de Marie-Immaculée Mission de Salem.  Catéchistes Missionnaires en tournée."  Missionary sisters are shown under parasols standing with local women at a village church.  The men sit together at the corner of the building.  The country church is constructed of brick with woven shades over the entrance.  Handwriting in French closely covers the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84660
title: Young mission couple wed, Kumbakonam, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Catéchistes Missionnaires de Marie-Immaculée.  Kumbakonam.  ̶   Mariage d’Orphelins."  A bride and groom at the mission orphanage are depicted on their wedding day.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84661
title: Special cart for patients, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Catéchistes Missionnaires de Marie-Immaculée.   ̶  La misère indienne.  ̶  4.  ̶  La paralytique à enfin une voiture."  A young woman with paralysis is shown in a flatbed cart being pushed by a missionary sister nurse and another woman.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84662
title: Medical house call, India, ca.1920-1940

description: A missionary sister doctor or nurse is shown bandaging the hand of an older village woman while three young women sit nearby.  A thatched roof hut is seen in the background.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Kanunnikessen  ̶  Missiezusters van de H. Augustinus.  Heverlee-bij-Leuven.  Chanoinesses  ̶  Missionaires de Saint-Augustin.  Héverlé-lez-Louvain.  Ern. Thill, Brussel."  There are several lines of handwriting in Dutch on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84663
title: People seeking medical treatment, India, ca.1920-1940

description: A missionary sister doctor or nurse is shown taking notes on the men, women and children waiting for treatment at the mission clinic.  An emaciated man appears to have leprosy.    The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Kanunnikessen  ̶  Missiezusters van de H. Augustinus.  Heverlee-bij-Leuven.  Chanoinesses  ̶  Missionaires de Saint-Augustin.  Héverlé-lez-Louvain.  Ern. Thill, Brussel."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84664
title: Traveling to the districts, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Regnault photo  ̶  Orléans.  Reproduction interdite.  Catéchistes Missionnaires de Marie-Immaculée.   ̶  Nagpur (Hindoustan)  ̶  Un départ pour une expédition."  Missionary sisters are shown at the mission as they get ready to depart for visitations in an ox cart.  A driver is depicted behind the oxen.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84665
title: High caste mission students, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Regnault photo  ̶  Orléans.  Reproduction interdite.  Catéchistes Missionnaires de Marie-Immaculée.   ̶  Nagpur.  ̶  Une Section de l'Ecole des Enfants de hautes castes."  High caste students pose together outside the mission school.  The students are dressed in nice clothing and many wear necklaces.  Three missionary sisters are seen with the group.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84666
title: Missionary sisters visit plague settlement near Nagpur, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Regnault photo  ̶  Orléans.  Reproduction interdite.  Catéchistes Missionnaires de Marie-Immaculée.   ̶  Environs de Nagpur.  ̶  Un coin du campement des pestiféré  ̶   Mère Noémi  ̶ Sœur Alphonse  ̶  Sœur Carmélina."  Missionary sisters, are shown on a visit to a camp for bubonic  plague victims.  Street lights and a telephone or electric pole  can be seen over the rooftops in the distance.   There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84667
title: Applying wound dressings at the hospital, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Regnault photo  ̶  Orléans.  Reproduction interdite.  Catéchistes Missionnaires de Marie-Immaculée.   ̶  Satebally.  ̶  A l'Hôpital  ̶  Les pansements."  A man is shown having a bandage applied to his foot by a missionary doctor or nurse.  A second man with a dressing on his foot is shown on a table nearby.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84668
title: Water crossing, Kumbakonam, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "Catéchistes Missionnaires de Marie-Immaculée.   ̶  Kumbakonam (Hindoustan)  ̶  La charrette et le parissou."  Missionary sisters are shown standing in a tall boat, possibly, in the shallows of a river or lake with several porters standing in the water nearby.  The craft appears to be pulled by an ox cart.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84669
title: Class at the mission school for girls, Bengalūru, India

description: "Catéchistes Missionnaires de Marie-Immaculée.   ̶  Bangalore (Hindoustan)  ̶  En groupe d’Enfants de l’Ecole."  A group of young schoolgirls is shown leaving the mission school while a missionary sister teacher looks on.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84670
title: Work animals get a rest, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India  ̶  Serie I  ̶  12.  Ore di riposo."  A team of oxen are shown resting near a wagon with several workers nearby.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   "Il Pontificio Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monte Rosa 81  ̶  Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84671
title: At the river, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India  ̶  Serie I  ̶  13.  Al fiume."  A crowd of people are shown near a river collecting water and bathing.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   "Il Pontificio Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monte Rosa 81  ̶  Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84672
title: Old men and boys, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India  ̶  Serie I  ̶  14.  Sulla strada."  Two elderly men and two young boys are depicted at the edge of a road.  One of the men is shown smoking  a water pipe.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   "Il Pontificio Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monte Rosa 81  ̶  Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84673
title: At a temple, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India  ̶  Serie I  ̶  15.  L’orazione al Tempio."  A holy man is depicted sitting in a temple near an earthen vessel and scattered offerings possibly, on the floor before him.  A woman and girl are seen praying nearby.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   "Il Pontificio Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monte Rosa 81  ̶  Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84674
title: Religious musicians, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India  ̶  Serie I  ̶  16.  Musicisti religiosi."  Musicians in a religious ensemble are shown seated on a rug with their instruments including a sitar, triangle, violin and drum.  The male musicians wear a painted symbol on their foreheads and noses.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   "Il Pontificio Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monte Rosa 81  ̶  Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84675
title: Newlyweds, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India  ̶  Serie I  ̶  20.  Cinque coppie di sposi novelli."  Five newlywed couples are depicted with the grooms standing behind their young brides.  The men and young women are shown in traditional wedding dress.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   "Il Pontificio Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monte Rosa 81  ̶  Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84676
title: Franciscan missionary sisters, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "L’Inde des Rajas.  Les premières Missionnaires Franciscaines de Sainte-Marie-des-Agnes.  Mahou  1892."  Eleven Franciscan missionary sisters are depicted in their habits.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84677
title: Students at mission school for boys, Jhalraptan, India, 1910

description: "L’Inde des Rajas.  Ecole de Garçons à Jhalrapatan (1910)."  Young men and boys at the mission school are depicted with two missionary fathers.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84678
title: Prince's silver coach, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India  ̶  Serie I  ̶  6.  Carro principesco d’argento massiccio."  A royal carriage made of silver is depicted with two oxen covered in long decorative blankets.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   "Il Pontificio Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monte Rosa 81  ̶  Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84679
title: Forest road, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India  ̶  Serie I  ̶  2.  Una strada nel bosco."  A narrow road in the woods is depicted.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   "Il Pontificio Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monte Rosa 81  ̶  Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84680
title: Village life, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India  ̶  Serie I  ̶  7.  Scena di Villaggio."  A family, possibly, is depicted in front of a dwelling in a rural village.  Woven palm mats cover the upper roof of the structure.  Cattle are seen grazing on hay near a cart with awning.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   "Il Pontificio Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monte Rosa 81  ̶  Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-84681
title: Cart drivers taking a break, India, ca.1920-1940

description: "India  ̶  Serie I  ̶  10.  Una tappa lungo il viaggio."  Two cart drivers and their oxen are shown stopped for a rest and a meal, possibly outside a city.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   "Il Pontificio Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’Indocina e della Cina.  Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monte Rosa 81  ̶  Telefono 40-115."  There is no handwriting on the back.