Orphan boys reading books in the courtyard, Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Orphan boys reading books in the courtyard, Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Alexandria, Egypt, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Maison St Vincent de Paul - Orphelinat de Garcons, Rue Sidi-Abil-Dardaa, Alexandire d'Egypte - Champs de palmiers. ("House St Vincent of Paul - Orphanage of Boys, Street Sidi-Abil-Dardaa, Alexandria, Egypt - Fields of palm trees.") Nine orphan boys are reading books in the orphanage's well-kept courtyard containing benches, palm trees, fountains, and a small shrine to Mary. Some of the boys sit on the benches, others stand.
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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