Missionary father travels by boat in the Oueme river, Benin, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Missionary father travels by boat in the Oueme river, Benin, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Benin, Africa
Description: 1. DAHOMEY - Sur le fleuve Oueme. ("On the Oueme river.") Two boats travel on the smooth wide expanse of the Oueme river. In one boat stand a missionary father and five Dahomey men, two of whom carry long poles to propel and direct the boat. Postcard issued by "Missions Africaines, 150, Cours Gambetta, Lyon."
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the printer: "Phototypie Mce Lescuyer, 16, r. des Remparts-d'Ainay, Lyon."
Extent: 9 x 14.25 cm.

Repository: Yale Divinity Library
Collection Title: Missionary Postcard Collection
Collection / Other Creator: Yale Divinity Library Special Collections. Divinity School. Day Missions Library
Collection Date: 1880-1950
Container / Volume: Box 6

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