Missionary sisters with their female students, Benin, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Missionary sisters with their female students, Benin, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Benin, Africa
Description: 54. Afrique (Dahomey) - Soeurs Missionnaires de Notre-Dame des Apotres en Promenade avec leurs Eleves. ("Missionary Sisters of our Lady of the Apostles walking with their students.") In front of a thatched-roof building, three missionary sisters pose with twenty-three Dahomean girls widely ranging in age. Most of the older girls stand near the building; most of the children sit on the ground.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the publisher: "L'Oeuvre de la Propagation de la Foi soutient les Missions Catholiques du monde entier - Envoyer votre offrande par Cheques Postaux, Paris 618.25, Lyon 72.71 - Propagation de la Foi, Paris-5, rue Monsieur (VIIe), Lyon-12, rue Sala." ("The Work of the Propagation of the Faith supports the Catholic Missions of the whole world - To send your offering by Postal cheques, Paris 618.25, Lyon 72.71 - Propagation of the Faith, Paris-5, rue Monsieur (VIIe), Lyon-12, rue Sala.")
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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