cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82749
title: Village chief and people hear sermon, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: "Chief indigène d'Obomong on audience."  The chief and villagers of Obomeng are shown gathered outside their homes for a sermon by the Rev. Ramseyer.  Possibly only village men are in attendance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.17429738.v3
title: Feraco & Meneghetti, 2022 data: "Sport practice, fluid reasoning, and soft skills in 10-to 18-year-olds"

description: The dataset contains data for 1115 participants on:Age, gender, years of sport practice, six soft skills, and cognitive abilities.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82750
title: Attendants of an African chief, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: "Le courtesans."  The attendants of an African chief are depicted beneath a large tree.  Two are shown with rifles and two men hold shields.  Several men carry intricately carved short swords.  One man holds a drum made from a leopard skin.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.17429738.v2
title: Feraco & Meneghetti, 2022. Sport practice, fluid reasoning, and soft skills in 10-to 18-year-olds

description: The dataset contains data for 1115 participants on:Age, gender, years of sport practice, six soft skills, and cognitive abilities.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82751
title: African dwarf, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: "Le nain Ala."  A man with dwarfism is shown at the base of a silk cotton tree holding a rifle.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82752
title: Mpraeso, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: "À Mpraeso."  The town of Mpraeso is shown nestled in a valley below a tree covered hillside.  The dwellings radiate out from several large shade trees that stand in the center of the town.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82753
title: Village street,  Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: "Rue de la ville d'Abetifi."  Men women and children are shown on the main street of a village.  Several shade trees line the street.  Thatched roof dwellings are seen extending into the distance on both sides of the street.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82754
title: Fetish "Dente", Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: "Le fetiche dente à la sortie  de la ville."  The fetish god "Dente" is shown at the outskirsts of a village under a small open thatched roof shelter.  Several children are seen nearby.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82755
title: Recreation outdoors at the mission,  Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: "Salon d'Abetifi."  Missionaries and local people are shown out on the lawn at the mission at Abetifi.  One group forms a cirlcle holding hands.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82756
title: Mission house,  Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: "La dits vue de face."  The mission house at Abetifi is shown from the front.  The two story building has a covered porch on the upper level and is surrounded by a picket fence.  Several trees are seen on the front grounds.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82757
title: Inside the mission church, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: "Intérieur de la chapelle."  The inside of the mission church is shown from above during a service.  The minister is shown at an elevated lectern at the front right of the nave.  Wooden beams support the roof and walls of the building.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82758
title: Harvesting coconuts, Ghana, ca.1885-1895.

description: "Cocotier."  A man is shown climbing a ladder leaning against a coconut tree bearing ripe fruit.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82759
title: Mission house in Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: The two story mission house and grounds are shown from above.  Missionaries are depicted in the fenced formal garden in front of the building. Several adults and children are seen on the porches.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82760
title: Mission buildings, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: A two story mission house and surrounding grounds are shown from a roadway nearby.  Several smaller building are seen on the grounds.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82761
title: Abetifi chief and attendants, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: The African chief Odow Kwami is depicted seated under a palm tree with several men and boys attending him.  The chief is shown wearing a headdress of feathers and holds a rifle.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82762
title: African chief with palanquin and attendants, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: An African chief is shown holding a young child, with several young men and a boy standing around him.  Two men support his empty litter while a warrior wearing a feather headdress stands nearby.  An ornate sedan chair is shown next to the chief.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82763
title: Musicians with drums and horns, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: A six men are depicted with various drums and two horn type instruments.  One man leans against a tall drum with three human skull hanging from the top.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82764
title: Village gathering with chief, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: A crowd of villagers is shown entering a village square or clearing.  One man, probably a chief, is being carried in a palanquin above the crowd.  Two men follow with trunks balanced on their heads while another man carries a large drum overhead.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82765
title: Sword-bearer to the chief, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: An Abetifi man with a feather headdress and amulet around his neck is depicted holding a large curved sword and leaning on a tall drum.  Human skulls  fastened to the  drum encircle the top.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82766
title: African king, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: The young leader of Kwawu is depicted sitting under a large umbrella with his male attendants. The king wears a fine robe, skull cap and sandals, a bracelet on his right arm and an anklet on his left foot.  Two young attendants hold long thin rods on either side of their leader.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82767
title: Kwawu king with entourage, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: The king and his people are shown together in a village square or center.  The king is sheltered by a large circular umbrella, and sits with drummers to each side.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82768
title: Cascade near Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Water is depicted falling over rocks on a mountainside.  Several people are shown along the edge of the rocks near lower part of the falls.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82769
title: Akwasiho village, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: A village is shown at the foot of a mountain.  Many of the small dwellings are constructed of mud with thatched roofs.  A group of villagers is seen sitting in the shade of a building with the walls constructed of small poles lashed together.  Several other people are gathered under a group of trees on the main street.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82770
title: Taking care of the animals, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Mrs. Ramseyer is shown sitting under a fruit tree feeding chickens and several small animals, possibly goats.  A large dog is seen at her side.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82771
title: Travel in a litter, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Mrs. Ramseyer is shown in a hammock style litter being carried  over rocks down a hill.  One porter supports the litter at each end while another man carries a  valise on his head.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82772
title: Obstacle causes fall, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: A porter is shown having fallen when crossing over a downed tree while carrying a missionary in a litter.  The missionary appears to be mostly supported from the fall by the porters at his head.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82773
title: Perils of traveling, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: A missionary (Mr. Hasis) lands on his head during a fall by one of the porters transporting him in a litter.  Several travellers are shown rushing in to help.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82774
title: Missionaries with students, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Rev.. and Mrs. Ramseyer along with two other missionaries are shown with a group of boys and girls, young men and women from the mission at Abetifi.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82775
title: Preparing the meal, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: A group of young African women are shown at various tasks while preparing a dish from plantain.  Some pound the fruit and roots with a mortar and pestle while others tend the cook pot over a fire.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82776
title: Mealtime, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Missionary fathers, teachers and boys are shown in an outdoor area of a village at mealtime.  The students are gathered in small groups around communal pots.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82777
title: Songs of thanksgiving, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Boys from the mission school are shown giving thanks through song for their meal.   Missionaries and adult men stand behind the boys.  Several bowls are seen in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82778
title: Weaving cloth, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Two people are shown weaving long strips of material at small looms constructed with poles.  The warp threads are kept taught by weights in front of the loom.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82779
title: Mission sewing class, Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Mrs. Ramseyer is depicted with a group of girls and young women in an outdoor classroom at Abetifi.  Several students hold sewing projects.  A board with handwriting is seen on the back wall.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82780
title: Mrs. Ramseyer with mission children, Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Mrs. Ramseyer is shown with a group of young students beneath two palm trees at Abetifi.  A woman, possibly a teacher, sits with the group.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82781
title: Sewing class, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Girls of various ages are depicted on a porch at the mission with Mrs. Ramseyer during sewing class.  Two girls sitting near the window appear to be making lace.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82782
title: Christian graves, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Three white crosses mark graves under a large palm tree.  Two of the burial plots are enclosed with white picket fences.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82783
title: Mending clothes, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Mrs. Ramseyer is shown on a mission porch with a group of students, possibly all boys, learning how to sew and repair their clothes.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82784
title: Crossing the Afram River, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: A missionary is shown in the front of a canoe along with several others crossing the Afram river.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82785
title: Making print cloth, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: A man is shown on a village street before a large piece of white material that he is stamping with various designs.  The cloth will be used for robes worn durning mourning.  A finished piece of material is seen hanging on the side of a building nearby.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82786
title: Ahsanti executioner, Kumase, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: The executioner displays long bladed knives in each hand.  He wears a wide bracelet of bone or wood with a large charm on his right arm and an amulet around his neck.  His robe is made from cloth with a striped pattern.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82787
title: Disfigurement for theft, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: A man from the Ashanti region is depicted after having his ears and lips cut off as a punishment for theft.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82788
title: Ashanti ruler Yaw Sapong, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: A young Ashanti chief is shown under a fringed umbrella with a large group of attendants.  The leader is dressed in a silk robe and wears jewelry on his arms and legs, fine sandals and a skull-cap.  One young male attendant is shown with body markings on his head, chest and arms.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82789
title: Village street, Agogo, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: A street in the Ashanti town of Agogo is depicted with people under a silk cotton tree.  Several dwellings are seen behind the tree and in the distance.  Goats are shown in the street.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82790
title: Curious villagers, Agogo, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: People are shown along both sides of a street in the village of Agogo.  Mud dwellings with thatched roofs are seen along the street.  A large shade tree stands in the middle of the street.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82791
title: Mission station, Bompata, Ghana, ca.1995-1895

description: A small mission house is depicted in a clearing. Several smaller outbuildings are seen near the house.  A few people are shown outside in the yard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82792
title: Missionary council at Akropong, Ghana, ca.1894

description: Delegates of the ecclesiastical council of the Twi District are depicted together outside a church.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82793
title: Mission station, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1900-1910

description: A two story mission house and grounds are depicted.  The foundation walls of a building are seen in the left of the photo.  The mission was rebuilt in 1902.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82794
title: Ramseyers and liberated slaves, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: The Reverend and Mrs. Ramseyer are shown with a group mainly of African women and children freed from slavery.  Some of the people appear to be suffering from illness and lack of food.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82795
title: Mission station at Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1903

description: Two houses are shown at the mission station from a corner of the grounds.  Both buildings have two stories and porches.  There is a fenced area that extends behind one house, possibly a garden.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82796
title: Mission room at colonial exhibition, probably Paris, ca.1885-1895

description: The Rev. Ramseyer is shown in a room at an exhibition standing next to a full size model of an African dwelling, possibly.  A large circular umbrella is on display along with drums and fetishes.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82797
title: Provisional lodging at Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1897

description: Mrs. Ramseyer is shown at a bedside table having coffee or tea in a small brick dwelling at Kumasi.  The room is filled with various personal items furniture.  Books and albums and other various items can be seen stored up on the rafters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82798
title: Church sanctuary, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: The nave and dais of a mission church are depicted during a service.  Two stained glass windows adorn the lower front wall.  Several men sit on the dais at the side and worshipers are shown seated in open-back pews.  The minister is seen at a raised pulpit.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82799
title: Ceremony with chiefs and military, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: A number of African chiefs and their peoples are shown with their large silk umbrellas along the side of a field.   Western officers and native soldiers are seen on the field and at the edge of the crowd in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82800
title: Military personnel with barrels, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Several Western military officers and one African soldier or officer are shown with a small group of people in a field.  Ten or more wooden barrels lie on the ground with wood planks resting on them.  Two officers sit on the edge of a small canoe.  Two small buildings are seen in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82801
title: Ramseyer's interim lodging, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1897

description: The bedroom of a small mud wall house is depicted with Western furniture at the mission in Kumasi.  A chest of drawers and washtable are seen against the walls.  Mrs. Ramseyer is shown standing next to a table in an adjoining room.  A pith helmet rests on top of a cupboard nearby.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82802
title: Ramseyer mission home, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1902

description: Rev. Ramseyer is shown sitting at a desk in the rebuilt mission house at Kumasi.  Mrs. Ramseyer is seen through an open doorway sitting in a chair in a bedroom.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82803
title: Kumasi mission, Ghana, ca.1895-1902

description: Lumber for the new mission buildings is shown in a street across from the Ramseyers' interim home.  Mrs. Ramseyer is seen sitting on the porch.  Two women and two girls are shown preparing food.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82804
title: Rev. Ramseyer lecturing at exhibition, probably Paris, ca.1885-1895

description: Rev. Ramseyer is shown at an exhibition table containing various African artifacts and additional objects of interest, probably at a colonial exhibition.  Several of his photographs can be seen on the exhibition wall.  The signage is in French.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82805
title: Outbuilding at Kumasi mission, Ghana, ca.1903-1908

description: A small mission house is depicted near foundation ruins at Kumasi.  Workers can be seen in the road and in the yard near the buildings.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82806
title: Missionary's room, Ghana, ca.1885-1902

description: A missionary stands reading in a room next to a small table covered with books a photos.  A bed and night table are seen in one corner of the room and a dresser is against an opposite wall.  A rifle is shown leaning against the wall near the door.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82807
title: Missionaries' social gathering, Ghana, ca.1895

description: Rev. and Mrs. Ramseyer are shown in Mr. Aeppli's room at a gathering with other missionaries.  The room contains a large dining table and several framed pictures are seen on the walls.  Cups of tea or coffee are seen on the table.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82808
title: Missionaries with soldiers, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Missionaries and military personnel pose together outside a stone building.  Several solderies have their arms in slings. Two canons flank the group.  The Rev. and Mrs. Ramseyer are seen in the second row.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82809
title: Interim mission station, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1896

description: Several small thatched roof buildings are shown at the end of a street.  A fenced garden area is seen in the foreground near a large shade tree.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82810
title: Firing of guns, Ghana, ca.1888-1895

description: A crowd is gathered at the edge of a smoke-filled field  under palm trees for a gun firing ceremony or celebration.  Two large circular umbrellas used to shelter African chiefs are seen above the crowd.  One man holds a drum, possibly, high above his head.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82811
title: A mission house, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Mission house or outhouse at one of the mission stations is depicted alone near a road.  Several people are shown looking out from the upper porch.  A fenced enclosure surrounds the grounds close to the building.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82812
title: Ramsayer's wedding anniversary celebration, Abetifi, Ghana, 1891

description: The Rev. and Mrs. Ramseyer are shown with a large group outside the mission at Abetifi on the 50th wedding anniversary.  The Rev. Haasis along with native clergy, possibly, pose near the couple.  A sign for the mission is seen at the center back of the photo.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82813
title: Seminary at Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1902

description: The seminary is depicted with students lined up along the front porch and out into the yard.  A large mound of soil with a wheel barrow resting at the edge are shown in the yard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82814
title: Ebenezer church, Kumasi, ca.1908

description: The mission church at Kumasi is depicted with a tall bell tower with upper landing.  A gate is seen at the entrance in the front.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82815
title: Church window, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1908

description: A tall stained glass window of Christ with two little children is depicted.  The window is one of two in the wall behind the pulpit at Ebenezer Church.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82816
title: Sanctuary of church, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1908

description: The empty sanctuary of Ebenezer Church is shown from the back.  Two stained glass windows decorate the wall behind the dais.  Wooden pews fill the nave on both sides of the center aisle.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82817
title: Rev. Ramseyer on a trek, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: The Reverend Ramseyer is shown sitting on a vine covered down tree in the forest with hat and cane in hand.  His guide is seen standing nearby.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82818
title: Collecting cocoa pods, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: Mrs. Ramseyer is depicted sitting under a cocoa tree with fruit ready for harvest.  A missionary, possibly, stands next to her. Two African men are shown standing under the tree holding bowls of ripe cocoa pods while boys sit on the ground opening the pods.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82819
title: Awaiting  inaugural train, Kumasi, Ghana, 1903

description: People are shown lining the tracks in both directions as they watch for the first train to arrive at the station at Kumasi, October 1, 1903.  Some military officers are seen near the large umbrellas shading dignitaries, possibly.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82820
title: Mission sewing class, Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: "Nähichule auf der Veranda bei Frau Ramseyer in Abetifi.  Here a new card of your mother in the time we were at Abetifi - what a glorious time it was! But not to say that I am not happy now, oh no - so happy!"  Mrs. Ramseyer is shown on a porch with a group of young women and girls at the mission during a sewing class.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82821
title: Mission sawyers at Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: "Scierus d'Abetifi  ̶  Chrétiens."  Five men are shown at a saw pit with their tools.  A large plank is elevated off the ground to allow the long hand saw to pass through.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-82822
title: Nkwatia Kwahu chief and attendants, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

description: "Le Chef de Nkwatia et ses attendants."  The African chief is shown seated at the center of his entourage.  The leader of Nkwatia is depicted in a silk robe and turban and is wearing sandals. Two attendants hold large folded umbrellas.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83182
title: Bishop Song and family, Sichuan, China, ca.1930-1940

description: "To Dr. and Mrs. Manly    ̶   from (CMS) C. - Song family.  Bishop Song & family.   Delia Song is oldest girl.  Was in my English classes for two years."  The Chinese Bishop, his wife and their seven children are shown in their garden.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83183
title: Methodist Episcopal missionaries remaining in Chengdu, China, ca.1928

description: "Missionaries who did not leave Chengtu [Chengdu] in 1926 - '27.  (Earl Cranston's picture added later).  Back row: Simkin, Wilford, Cranston, Mrs. Lewis, Taylor, Small, Dickinson, Miss Ellison, Sparling, Lewis.  Front and middle rows:  Openshaw, Mrs. Simkin with baby, Alberson (?), Miss M. Manly, Miss G. Manly, Mrs. Manly, Miss Lybarger, Manly, Miss A. Brethorst, Dye."    Methodist Episcopal missionaries and family members at Chengdu post 1927 are shown together.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83184
title: Manly family on vacation, Sichuan, China, ca.1906-1908

description: "Rev. W. E. Manly and family.  Gracie on bei dsi, or back chair.  At Elephant Bath Temple.  R. C. R.  W. E. M. photo."  The Manly family is shown dressed in hiking clothes in a wooded area near a temple.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83185
title: Mission outreach, Sichuan, China, ca.1930-1950

description: "Grace Manly on district work.  Travel by bicycle.  Followed out of village by curious children."  Children of all ages are shown walking along with the missionary as she leaves the area.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83186
title: Catholic priest, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

description: "Catholic priest in Chungking [Chongqing].  Kidnapped by Yui Man-dze in 1895, precipitated international incident."  The priest is shown wearing a heavy waist-length fur coat.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83187
title: Missionary wedding, Chongqing, China, ca.1893-1900

description: Missionary Wedding  - in 1890's, Chungking [Chongqing].  Back row - 4th from left - W. E. Manly, 2nd - Spencer Lewis.  Next to him, 3rd from left - Mrs. Curnow ("Jeanie").  Front row, 2nd & 3rd from right Mr. & Mrs. Myers.  Far left, seated next to balustrade - Dr. Edmonds.  (Note that a number of the men have shaved foreheads in Chinese style.  Some used artificial queues).