The description of this slide reflects the way that Erdoes organized 35mm slides. Erdoes arranged his slides in labeled containers that were sub-divided into labeled sections. The title for this image has been transcribed from its sub-section label; images of other slides from the same sub-section share the container title. The date listed here reflects a span of known dates associated the sub-section. In some cases, titles have been expanded to note particular individuals who appear frequently and who were identified by Erdoes in captions. Individual slide captions have not been transcribed or captured during digitization.
8. Type Mossi. (" ? ") A young Mossi man wearing a white shirt and a necklace with a crucifix poses for a portrait. Postcard issued by "Mission d'Ouagadougou (Hte-Volta).", Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The back of the postcard is blank and printed with the following: "Collection de la Mission d'Ouagadougou."
“Série XXVI. ̶ 2. Jeunne chrétien de la caste des Nayakers. Series XXVI. ̶ Young christian of the Nayakker caste.” A young Christian man from the Nayak caste is depicted. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
A woman poses for a portrait wearing an ornate dress and flowers in her hair., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "MISSIONS MARISTES D'OCEANIE - 1. B - Types oceaniens: Jeune Polynesienne." ("MARIST MISSIONS OF OCEANIA - 1. B - Examples of Oceanians: Polynesian young person.") The back also contains information from the publisher: "Editions Procure, 123, Chemin de Choulans, Lyon."
Archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
Container / Volume:
Box 418 | Folder 5888
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Glimpses of the tribes of Sikang from whence most of our 'border students' come. "A young scholar of Sikang tribes." The young man sits in front of a photographic backdrop, next to a wooden desk. He wears traditional dress including a cloak and boots, and has a distinctive haircut.
Archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
Container / Volume:
Box 416 | Folder 5313
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
A young Tibetan man in traditional dress outdoors., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and One of a series of photographs taken by faculty at West China Union University.
