Indigenous novices weaving baskets, Libreville, Gabon, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created
1900-1930
Publication Place
Libreville, Gabon, Africa
Description
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. Le travail des nattes au noviciat indigene de Libreville. ("The work of weaving at the indigenous noviciate of Libreville.") Fifteen indigenous women, some of whom are wearing habits, sit outside near the porch of a two-story building weaving baskets and rugs. A missionary sister looks on from the porch of the building. Postcard issued by "Les Soeurs Bleues de Castres Au Gabon (A.E.F.)." The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "Les Soeurs de l'Immaculee-Conception de Castres (Tarn) travaillent depuis 1847 en Afrique, a la regeneration de la femme noire au Senegal et au Gabon. Depuis 1904 elles exercent aussi leur zele en Amerique du Sud, au Matto-Grosso (Bresil) et en Rep. Argentine - Lisez et propagez nos Annales: 'L'Immaculee' - Ab: 10 fr. - Etc. : 15 fr. - Cheq. Post. Mme Godar-Toulouse." ("The Sisters of the Immaculate-Conception of Castres (Tarn) have worked since 1847 in Africa, with the regeneration of the black woman in Senegal and Gabon. Since 1904 they have also exerted their zeal in South America, in Matto-Grosso (Brazil) and in the Rep. of Argentina. - Read and propagate our Annals: 'The Immaculate one' - Ab: 10 FR. - Etc: 15 FR. - Cheq. Post. Mrs. Godar-Toulouse")
Extent
9 x 14 cm.
Collection Information
Repository
Yale Divinity Library
Collection Title
Missionary Postcard Collection
Collection/Other Creator
Yale Divinity Library Special Collections. Divinity School. Day Missions Library
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