Missionary fathers with thirty-eight indigenous catechists, Porto-Novo, Benin, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Missionary fathers with thirty-eight indigenous catechists, Porto-Novo, Benin, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Porto-Novo, Benin, Africa
Description: 33. - AFRIQUE. - Reunion Mensuelle des Catechistes de PORTO-NOVO - Missions des PP. des Missions Africaines de Lyon au DAHOMEY. ("Monthly meeting of the Catechists of PORTO-NOVO.") Three missionary fathers and thiry-eight Dahomean men pose for a portrait in a courtyard. The fathers are wearing white robes; most of the other men are wearing suits. Postcard issued by the "Coll. Propagation de la Foi."
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, Lyon-12, rue Sala, Paris: bien noter nouvelle adresse: 5, rue Monsieur (VIIe), ." ("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, Lyon-12, rue Sala, Paris: to note a new address: 5, rue Monsieur (VIIe).")
Extent: 9 x 13.75 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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