Missionary sisters ride in a canoe with children, Benin, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Missionary sisters ride in a canoe with children, Benin, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Benin, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Sur les lagunes du DAHOMEY. ("On the lagoons of DAHOMEY.") In the midst of a river, three missionary sisters ride in a canoe with four children and a man who stands at the back of the boat with a long pole used for steering. At least three other boats are visible, one of which is full of people. Postcard issued by the "Congregation des Soeurs de N.-D. des Apotres pour les Missions Africaines - Venissieux (Rhone)."
The back of the postcard is blank.
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

Access: Public
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