cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91649
title: Beth Bixler with Miss Iwabuchi at a Wedding, Tokyo, Japan, 1960

description: "Miss Iwabuchi and 'Mama Beth' at Tokyo Central Church (Saito Wedding) Oct. 1960" Beth Bixler, American missionary from Churches of Christ to Japan, stands with Miss Iwabuchi at a wedding in the Tokyo Central Church of Christ building.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91650
title: O. D. and Beth Bixler Sharing a Meal with their Niece and Nephew, Tokyo, Japan, 1960

description: "Our niece and nephew with The Harding College Chorus in Tokyo Central Church. Dec. 1960" O. D. and Beth Bixler, American missionaries from Churches of Christ to Japan, share a meal with their niece and nephew at the Tokyo Central Church of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91651
title: Joe Cannon and Family, Okinawa, Japan, 1969

description: "Joe Cannon and family "A group photograph of Joe Cannon and his family. The Cannon family arrive in Japan in 1947 as missionaries from Churches of Christ and remained there until 1971 when they moved to Papua New Guinea to continue their work there.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91652
title: New Church Building, Naha, Okinawa, Japan, 1969

description: An exterior view of a new church building under construction.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91653
title: Church of Christ, Ojana, Okinawa, Japan, ca.1950-1969

description: "Church of Christ; Ojana, Okinawa; Ryukys Islands" An exterior view of the Church of Christ in Ojana, Okinawa, Japan.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91654
title: Interior of the Ojana Church of Christ, Ojana, Okinawa, Japan, ca.1950-1969

description: "Interior of Church Building Ojana Church of Christ; Ojana, Okinawa" Interior view of the Ojana Church of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91655
title: Sign Outside of the Ojana Church of Christ, Ojana, Okinawa, Japan, ca.1950-1969

description: The sign outside of the Ojana Church of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91656
title: After Sunday Morning Services at the Ojana Church of Christ, Ojana, Okinawa, Japan, ca.1950-1969

description: Members of the congregation of the Ojana Church of Christ outside of the building after Sunday morning church services.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91657
title: Children from the Children's Class of the Naha Church of Christ, Naha, Okinawa, Japan, ca.1950-1969

description: "Children's Class; Naha Congregation; Naha, Okinawa" A large group of children from the Children's Bible class posed on a hillside outside of the Naha Church of Christ in Naha, Okinawa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91658
title: Indigenous Okinawan Church Leaders, Naha, Okinawa, Japan, ca.1950-1969

description: "Preacher and Workers - Teachers for all Okinawan people - Church at Naha, Okinawa" A group shot of several indigenous preachers and teachers from Churches of Christ in Okinawa, Japan.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91659
title: Congregation of the Naha Church of Christ, Naha, Okinawa, Japan, ca.1950-1969

description: "Ryukyan - Okinawan Congregation- Naha Church of Christ; Naha, Okinawa" The congregation of the Naha Church of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91660
title: Prenshon Kharlukhi at his Wedding, Shillong, Assam, India, 1939

description: "Mr. and Mrs. P. Kharlukhi in memory of the wedding ceremony on the 30th December 1939. Presented to Mr. Glenn L. Wallace. (Turban or head dress is part of our national dress. Special importance is attached to this dress in wedding or their national functions. This was the first and the only time I wore this head dress.) Prenshon Kharlukhi, Shillong, Assam, preacher of the gospel." Prenshon Kharlukhi was the first preacher, indigenous or foreign, in Northeastern India associated with Churches of Christ. From 1939 to 1959 he planted 11 congregations in Northern India with a total membership of 250.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91661
title: The Congregation of the Lahore Church of Christ, Lahore, Pakistan, 1962

description: "Church of Christ, Lahore, Pakistan; May 13, 1962" The congregation of the Lahore Church of Christ in Lahore, Pakistan.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91662
title: A Group of American Missionaries from Churches of Christ to Nigeria, Nigeria, 1960

description: "Fellowship with other American brethren is wonderful indeed in a heathen land. Left to right are: Jim Massey, Rees Bryant, Billy Nicks, Wendell Broom, John Featherstone, and Glen Martin. Nicks and Broom have recently returned permanently to the U. S." Six missionaries from Churches of Christ to Nigeria.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91663
title: Jim Massey Stands Next to a Sign for Ibo land Church of Christ, Nigeria, 1960

description: "Sunday preaching consists of traveling to and speaking for two or three of the ninety Ibo land congregations to admonish and encourage." Jim Massey, American missionary from Churches of Christ to Nigeria, stands next to the sign of a local Church of Christ in Nigeria.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91664
title: A Nigerian Congregation, Nigeria, 1960

description: "A typical congregation and its mud building. Like most, this church is working toward self-support, and is three-fourths self-supporting now." A group photograph of a Nigerian congregation from a local Church of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91665
title: A Juju Shrine in the Nigerian Countryside, Nigeria, 1960

description: "The countryside is spotted with Juju shrines indicating the widespread belief in witch-craft, reincarnation, and countless other forms of paganism. Yet, education and Bible teaching are awakening many from their idolatry." A photograph of a Juju shrine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91666
title: The Inside of a Juju Shrine in Nigeria, Nigeria, 1960

description: "The inside of a Ju-Ju priest's shrine. Every imaginable type of relic is used to cast an intricate web of superstition upon the worshippers." The inside of a Juju priest's shrine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91667
title: A Village Chief with his Family in Nigeria, Nigeria, 1960

description: "Polygamy is very common as evidenced by our village chief (3rd from left) and seven of his eight wives. As wives are very costly and represent wealth, the problem of giving them up is a great one in Nigeria." A Nigerian chief with his wives.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91668
title: Jim Massey After Preaching an Open-Air Sermon, Nigeria, 1960

description: "Open-air preaching on week-days brings varied crowds and varied questions. Though generally untaught, Nigerian people are unusually hungry for Bible teaching and are especially receptive to the plea for undenominational Christianity." Jim Massey, American missionary from Churches of Christ to Nigeria, stands with a crowd after finishing a sermon.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91669
title: A Student Preacher and New Christian Exit the Water after a Baptism, Nigeria, 1960

description: "Baptisms, usually performed by a student preacher who has served as interpreter, often follow week-day lectures or Sunday appointments." A student preacher and new Christian exit the water after a baptism.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91670
title: A Group of Indigenous Preachers from the School of Preaching in Nigeria, Nigeria, 1960

description: "Our great help now and our great hope for the future are these young Gospel preachers in our school, who, with those from previous classes and with those from our other school, are making unbelievable strides in Nigeria in preaching the simple Gospel." A class of Nigerian students who attended the school of preaching run by missionaries from Churches of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91671
title: A Church of Christ in Libya, Tripoli, Libya, 1959

description: "Recent photo of church building Tripoli, Libya" A Church of Christ in Tripoli, Libya.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91672
title: Entrance to the Parking Lot of the Church of Christ in Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya, 1959

description: "Entrance to parking lot Tripoli, Libya" The entrance to the parking lot of the Church of Christ in Tripoli, Libya.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91673
title: Religious Tracts at the Church of Christ in Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya, 1959

description: "Tract Rack in Vestibule, Tripoli, Libya." Religious tracts on display at the Church of Christ in Tripoli, Libya. The tracts appear in multiple languages because of the diversity of the congregation.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91674
title: Interior of the Church of Christ in Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya, 1959

description: "Inside Auditorium, Tripoli, Libya" An interior view of the Church of Christ in Tripoli, Libya.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91675
title: Newly Purchased Church Property, Durango, Mexico, 1946

description: Property purchased in Durango - Brethren  H Aaden, Lawrence and Francisco Aaila R. November 1946" Church property purchased for use by Churches of Christ in Durango, Mexico.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91676
title: Repairing the Torreon Church of Christ, Torreon, Mexico, 1946

description: "Making some repairs on our Torreon Building" Two men and a child working on repairing the façade of the Torreon Church of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91677
title: The Preacher's Home and His Family, Torreon, Mexico, 1946

description: "The preacher's home adjoining the building in Torreon" A group picture of a Mexican Preacher's family standing in front of their home that was adjoined to the Torreon Church of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91678
title: Three Men and a Girl Digging a Foundation for the New Classroom at the Torreon Church of Christ, Torreon, Mexico, 1946

description: "Digging the foundation for our new Classroom in Torreon - June 2 - 1946" Three men and a child digging the foundation for a new classroom in the Torreon Church of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91679
title: A Baptist Church, Durango, Mexico, 1946

description: "The Baptist Temple. Durango, Dgo" A Baptist Church in Durango, Mexico.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91680
title: Two Children Standing with Packages of Religious Supplies Sent from Churches of Christ in American, Torreon, Mexico, 1946

description: "Packages of Bibles and Testaments sent by Bro. B. C. Goodpasture to Torreon" Packages of Bibles and New Testaments sent by B. C. Goodpasture, editor of The Gospel Advocate a periodical of Churches of Christ, to the Church of Christ in Torreon, Mexico.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91681
title: The Balboa Church of Christ, Balboa, Panama, 1954

description: "Church Balboa Canal Zone 1954" An exterior view of the Balboa Church of Christ in Balboa, Panama" An exterior view of the Church of Christ in Balboa, Panama.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91682
title: The Church of Christ at Rio Abajo, Rio Abajo, Panama, 1953

description: "Rio Abajo is a small suburb of Panama City. The people in this section live very close together and for the most part are very friendly.  In this picture you see the congregation gathered for worship on a Sunday afternoon. The audience here consists of about 25 which is unusual for this service." The congregation of the Rio Abajo Church of Christ.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91683
title: The Congregation of the Rio Abajo Church of Christ Outside of their Church Building, Rio Abajo, Panama, 1953

description: "In the picture below you see the main body of the congregation standing out in front of the meeting house. As has already been described, the church meets on the ground floor of a typical home in this section. The space is rented from the land owner for $6.00 per month." The congregation of the Rio Abajo Church of Christ standing outside of their meeting place.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-91684
title: The Congregation of the Vambori Church of Christ, Vambori, Ahmednagar, India, ca.1926-1950

description: "Return to ES Jelley Vambori Dist. Ahmednagar." A group photograph of the congregation of the Vambori Church of Christ in Vambori, India. E. S. Jelley, who is mentioned in the caption, was an the first American missionary from Churches of Christ to work in India. He began his work in India in 1911.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83274
title: Lu Ho Academy, Tongzhou, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Lu Ho."  The brick school buildings with crenelations on the walls and tower are depicted from the grounds below.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83275
title: Courtyard at Lu Ho, Tongzhou, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Lu Ho.  Tungchow Compound."  Two wings of the school with upper and lower verandas are shown from the interior courtyard.  A large shade tree overspreads the grounds.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83276
title: Lake on Tongzhou compound, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Lu Ho.  Tungchow Compound."  A serene lake rimmed with tall trees is depicted on the grounds of the compound.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83277
title: Room in Lu Ho Hospital, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Lu Ho Hospital."  A room at the hospital is depicted with two doctors or medical technicians standing near an open cupboard filled with a variety of bottles and medical supplies.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83278
title: Hospital at Tongzhou compound, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Lu Ho Hospital."  A portion of the hospital is shown with the lower floors partially below ground level.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83279
title: Church at Lu Ho, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Church. Lu Ho."  A large Western style church is shown near a tree lined path.  A tower and steeple are seen at one corner of the building.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83280
title: Burial mounds, China, ca.1931-1934

description: Three earthen mounds are depicted in a wooded area, probably Buddhist graves.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83281
title: Pagoda at Tongzhou, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Tungchow Pagoda.  One of the most beautiful Pagoda's in North China."  An ornate pagoda is depicted with thirteen levels.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83282
title: Tongzhou canal, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Tungchow Canal.  East of Peiping."  A small boat full of people is shown in the center of the canal.   Several people are seen walking along the road next to the waterway.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83283
title: Old stone road, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Nu Boa Ten."  A well-worn stone road with ruts from cart wheels is shown leading up to a gate at a city wall.  Two horse carts are seen on the road heading out of the town.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83284
title: Spring near Tongzhou, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Spring by moat and city wall."  Three people are depicted along a road near a hillside spring collecting water.  The water is transported in containers suspended from a long pole balanced on their shoulders.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83285
title: Chien-Men gate, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Chien Men."  The massive stone tower of the main gate to the city of Beijing is shown from the steet inside the wall.  A portion of a memorial wooden arch is visible over a wide street with pedestrians and several horse carts.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83286
title: Temple of Congucius, Qufu, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Temple of Confucius."  Ornately carved pillars and beams of the temple are depicted along one side of the building.  An interesting view of the roof supports and overhang is shown from below.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83287
title: Burial site of Confucius, Qufu, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Tomb of Confucius."  A tree lined brick walkway is shown leading to the shrine.  Several large lion statues are seen near the monument.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83288
title: Cemetery of Confucius, Qufu, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Tomb of Confucius." The stone monument marking the grave of Confucius is depicted at the edge of a hill.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83289
title: City wall in Manchuria, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Jehol Manchuria."   A corner of a city wall in the former province is depicted from outside.  Barren mountainous terrain is shown in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83290
title: Missionaries sightseeing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "On the way to Ming Tombs."  A group of mostly young missionaries are shown together standing in front of a car.  Two young women hold cameras.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83291
title: Touring by car, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Entrance to Ming Tombs."  Two early model automobiles used to transport missionaries on a sight seeing tour are shown near a stone wall near the great memorial arch leading to the tombs.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83292
title: Arch at Ming tombs outside Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Entrance to Ming Tombs.  5 Arch 'Pi lo. (White marble blue tile)."  An imposing memorial arch with five sections is depicted on the plain near the Ming tombs.  A group of missionaries are shown below the arch.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83293
title: Pavilion at Ming tombs, China, ca.1931-1934

description: A large stone pavilion is shown in the area leading to the Ming tombs.  Two large pillars or stelae are seen on each side behind the structure.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83294
title: Stelae at Ming tombs, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Monolith, Ming Tombs."  A missionary poses at the base of an ornate white marble ceremonial column near the road leading to the tombs.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83295
title: Elephant statue near Ming tombs, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Avenue of Animals. Ming Tombs."  A missionary on tour is shown at the top of an elephant statue on the roadway leading to the tombs.  Statues of other animals can be seen on each side of the road in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83296
title: Memorial arch, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Peking."  A long memorial arch is depicted over a busy street in Beijing.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83297
title: Beijing pailou, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Tung Shi Pilo [Pailou]."  A three-arch memorial gate is shown dividing a bustling street in Beijing.  Rickshaws and horsecarts are seen in the open area before the arch.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83298
title: Funeral procession, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "A Funeral."  A monk is shown leading a small procession of pall bearers carrying a palanquin through a street in Beijing.  The mourners are all dressed in similar long coats or robes.  Decorated papers hang from the canope of the litter.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83299
title: Beijing man sewing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Characters of Peking Streets."  A man is shown sitting on a log at the edge of a road repairing a jacket possibly.  He appears to be sewing.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83300
title: Basket backpack, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Characters of Peking Streets."  A man is shown carrying a large open weave basket full of goods on his back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83301
title: Man pushing handcart, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Characters of Peking Streets."  A man is shown pushing a wheelbarrow with two high containers mounted on each side of the large central wheel.  A small bucket is seen at the back of the cart.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83302
title: Heading to market, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Characters of Peking Streets."  A woman and child are depicted near a large brick wall.  The woman carries a large open-weave basket on her back and a smaller basket over her arm.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83303
title: Food vendor, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Street sellers."  A young man is shown next to his portable food cart.  One side holds a kettle on the bottom shelf and possibly a stove above.  A container with the food sits on top next to a bowl with chopsticks.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83304
title: Portable shop, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Street sellers."  A vendor or craftsman is shown working at something sitting on a low stool behind his portable cabinets.  Drawers are seen pulled out from one box.  An interested man, possibly a customer, smoking a long pipe looks on.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83305
title: Waiting for passengers, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Our favorite restaurent (sic).  Waiting for customers."  Rickshaws are lined up while their drivers wait for fares outside a restaurant.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83306
title: Children begging, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Beggars."  Two children dressed in tatters are shown at a street corner.   The older child holds a small kettle for donations.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83307
title: Woodworker, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Characters of Peking Streets."  A shirtless young man is shown sitting on a sawhorse shaping a piece of wood with a large blade.  The nearby building, possibly a workshop, is crumbling and in ill repair.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83308
title: Temporary shop, Beijing, China, ca.1930-1934

description: "Street seller."  A man is shown sitting on a stool holding a taught string.  One of his two carrying cases is open next to him displaying tools and supplies.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83309
title: Man with state umbrella, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Characters of Peking Streets."    A man is shown carrying a ceremonial umbrella on his shoulder through a street in Beijing.  The sides of the umbrella are tied up for transport.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83310
title: Affluent woman, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Old China."  A woman of the merchant class, possibly, is shown wearing a traditional long silk robe and a large headpiece.  She holds an open book in one hand.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83311
title: Traditional male style, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Old China."  Three middle aged men, probably merchants, are shown together on a park bench.  All three have their forheads shaved in the old style.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83312
title: Photogenic girl, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Young China."  A striking little girl with bangs is depicted wearing a tunic and loose pants.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83313
title: Portly man with pipe, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Old Men of China."  An older heavyset man with a long white mustache is shown standing at a desk or work table smoking a pipe.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83314
title: Seniors at leisure, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Old Men of China."  Six elderly men are depicted together at an outdoor table drinking tea.  Three men are shown smoking traditional pipes.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83315
title: Bridgman Academy, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Fu Yi Girls' School."  The girls' school at Tongzhou compound is depicted.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83316
title: Schoolgirls, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Fu Yi Girls' School."  Two girls are depicted outside the academy.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83317
title: Bicycling to school, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Fu Yi Girls' School."  Two happy schoolgirls are shown together on a large bicycle in front of their school.  One sits on the seat while the other pedals.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83318
title: Lunchtime at school, Beijing, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Kindergarten at Tai Kou."  Three little school children in aprons are shown at at a table during mealtime.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83319
title: Flying pet birds, China, ca.1931-1934

description: A man and child are shown on a road outside of town each holding a stick with a pet bird pirched at the top.  The man is also holding  a covered birdcage.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83320
title: Sawyers at lumberyard, China, ca.1931-1934

description: Two men are shown using a traditional long bladed hand saw to cut a plank from a large piece of wood.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83321
title: Town wall with gate, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Village gate way."  The entrance way into a village is shown below the brick wall.  Shops can be seen on each side of the street near the gate.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83322
title: Stilt walkers, China, ca.1931-1934

description: Nine to ten people on stilts are shown at the edge of a crowd on a street or town square.  The entertainers are at a festival or celebration, possibly.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83323
title: Winter funeral procession, China, ca.1931-1934

description: Processors holding ceremonial umbrellas and banners are shown leading the way on a snow covered road outside of a city or town.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83324
title: City in Shanxi, China, ca.1931-1934

description: "Shansi."  A city in the  Shanxi province is depicted along a river.