Missionary father gives a catechism lesson, Zagnanado, Benin, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Missionary father gives a catechism lesson, Zagnanado, Benin, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Zagnanado, Benin, Africa
Description: 2. DAHOMEY - Une lecon de catechisme a Zagnanado ("A lesson of catechism at Zagnanado.") A seated missionary father holds a book in his lap while behind him stands an indigenous man dressed in white. Gathered around these two are thirteen boys of various ages, some of whom hold books of their own. 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 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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