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1.
Three female missionaries, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"The three lady missionaries of the Mission. They are from left to right, Miss Margaret Sveinsson, Miss Dorothy Dech, and Miss Margaret Jones." Three female missionaries pose for the camera in front of a tree. They are wearing white dresses and hats. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Clergy
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Yale Divinity Library > Three female missionaries, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

2.
Indigenous pastor baptizing three men in a river, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"A baptismal scene in the river at Benares. Our Indian Pastor is doing the baptising." An indigenous pastor and three young men stand in the river as the pastor baptizes them. The water comes up to their waists. In the background is a man in a small boat. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Indigenous populations; Religious practice; Clergy
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Yale Divinity Library > Indigenous pastor baptizing three men in a river, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

3.
Men preparing for baptism, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Cutting off the lock of hair just before baptism takes place. This lock of hair is a badge of Hinduism." Three young men squat on the ground next to a river. Another man cuts a lock of hair from one of the three squatting men. Another man sits in the background, farther down the bank of the river. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Indigenous populations; Religious practice
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Yale Divinity Library > Men preparing for baptism, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

4.
Mission business manager Brother Kubera Parmar, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Our Brother Kubera Parmar, the business manager for the Mission." Brother Kubera Parmar poses for the camera, wearing white pants and a dark coat. He has a moustache and stands in front of what appears to be a painted wall. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Indigenous populations; Missionary work
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Yale Divinity Library > Mission business manager Brother Kubera Parmar, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

5.
Indian pastor, Brother John Thomas Navitt, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Our Indian Pastor, Brother John Thomas Navitt. He has a devoted wife and five little children." An Indian Pastor smiles for the camera as he stands in front of a large column at the edge of a porch. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Clergy; Indigenous populations
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Yale Divinity Library > Indian pastor, Brother John Thomas Navitt, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

6.
Orphaned boys, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Some of our Orphan Boys who are being trained so that they can make Jesus known to their own people." Orphaned boys gather together to pose for the camera. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Abandoned children
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Yale Divinity Library > Orphaned boys, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

7.
Man and woman who care for orphaned boys, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Our Brother and Sister Linden who look after our Orphan Boys." A man and woman in light-colored clothes stand together in front of a building. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Clergy
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Yale Divinity Library > Man and woman who care for orphaned boys, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

8.
Mr. Norton standing by a well on land intended for Industrial Work, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Another picture of the land we hope to purchase. The gentleman standing by the well is Mr. Norton." Mr. Norton stands by a brick well and some trees in a large open area. There is a car in the background and a man standing next to it. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Industry; Water supply
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Yale Divinity Library > Mr. Norton standing by a well on land intended for Industrial Work, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

9.
Mrs. Norton stands on the land intended for Industrial Work, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"The land we hope to buy for starting the Industrial Work for the new converts. The lady in the picture is Mrs. Norton." Mrs. Norton stands in the middle of a large open field while wearing a hat. There is an animal standing in the field. It is possibly a large dog. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Agriculture; Industry
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Yale Divinity Library > Mrs. Norton stands on the land intended for Industrial Work, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

10.
Hindu man worshipping a god in a small stone, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"The same man in still another attitude of worship. In the brass lotah is Ganges water which he has just sprinkled on the god." A Hindu man squats on the ground with his hands clasped in front of him as he worships a god in a small stone in front of him at the base of a tree. The stone is surrounded by garlands of water and the two jugs, or lotahs, have the aforementioned sacred purpose. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Religious practice
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Yale Divinity Library > Hindu man worshipping a god in a small stone, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

11.
Hindu man worshipping a god in a small stone, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"The same man in another attitude of worship. Garlands of flowers have been carefully spread around the god." A Hindu man stands with his hands clasped in front o fhim and one foot raised behind the ankle of the opposite leg. He is worshipping the god in a small stone at the base of a tree in front of him. Garlands of flowers and two small jugs surround the stone. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Religious practice
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Yale Divinity Library > Hindu man worshipping a god in a small stone, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

12.
Hindu man worshipping a god in a small stone, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"A Hindu worshipping a god in the form of a small stone. It is placed near a pepul tree which is "sacred" to them." A man bends over and clasps his hands in prayer before a sacred stone. The stone is surrounded by flowers and there are two small jugs on the ground. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Religious practice
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Yale Divinity Library > Hindu man worshipping a god in a small stone, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

13.
Hindu man feeding ants, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"A Hindu worshipper feeding ants. Although the majority of Hindus are very poor, yet they do these things, believing they may be feeding their dead relatives." A Hindu man bends down to feed ants. He is not wearing a shirt. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Customs and traditions; Hinduism
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Yale Divinity Library > Hindu man feeding ants, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

14.
Schoolboys with their teacher, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"A village school for boys. Their teacher is at the left. These boys as well as their teacher are all heathen." Boys sit in rows, working on schoolwork. Their teacher sits on a stool next to them. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Children; Schools; Teachers
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Yale Divinity Library > Schoolboys with their teacher, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

15.
Seven Hindu children in a basket, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"A perfect number of Hindu babies in a basket." Seven Hindu children sit in a basket. One of the girls has a nose ring. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Children
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Yale Divinity Library > Seven Hindu children in a basket, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

16.
Girl picking tea leaves, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"A coolie girl with her basket picking tea leaves." A girl stands next to a bush with a basket. She has been picking the leaves of the bush for tea. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Customs and traditions; Food; Girls
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Yale Divinity Library > Girl picking tea leaves, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

17.
Man climbing a date palm tree with a jug, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Printed on the photograph are the words, "Madras Toddyman Climbing a Tree." The accompanying caption reads, "A man climbing to the top of a date palm tree. The sap of this tree is used to make an alcoholic drink." A man with a jug and another container strapped to his side climbs up a tree. Another man does the same thing in the background. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Customs and traditions; Food; Trees
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Yale Divinity Library > Man climbing a date palm tree with a jug, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

18.
People washing themselves in a sacred river, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Pilgrims of India. They are trying to wash away their sins by bathing in a "sacred" river." Hundreds of people are washing themselves in a river. They are crowding in from the shore and the buildings near the shore. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Indigenous populations; Religious practice; Rivers
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Yale Divinity Library > People washing themselves in a sacred river, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

19.
Juggernath temple pulled in a crowded street, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Another temple of Juggernath being pulled through the streets by hundreds of excited and earnest devotees." A large temple is being pulled through a street on wheels. It is ornately decorated with idols and other figures. The street is very crowded and people are watching the scene from the buildings on either side of the street. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Indigenous populations; Religious practice
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Yale Divinity Library > Juggernath temple pulled in a crowded street, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

20.
Juggernath temple pulled in a crowded street, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

Published / Created:
between 1915 and 1925
Call Number:
RG 30
Container / Volume:
Box 449 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"A Juggernath car being pulled through the streets of India. There are great wooden wheels on this car and sometimes poor pilgrims are crushed under them." A large car, or wagon, decorated with many idols and other figures rolls down a very crowded street. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Subject (Geographic):
Uttar Pradesh--India
Subject (Topic):
Indigenous populations; Religious practice
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Yale Divinity Library > Juggernath temple pulled in a crowded street, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920