Missionaries sleeping on a hillside, Lesotho, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Missionaries sleeping on a hillside, Lesotho, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Lesotho, Africa
Description: 2. AFRIQUE AUSTRALE. - BASUTOLAND. - Le Sommeil des Missionnaires dans la brousse. ("SOUTHERN AFRICA. - BASUTOLAND. - The Slumber of the Missionaries in the bush.") Two missionary fathers wrapped in blankets sleep on a grassy hillside with their belongings stacked near their heads. Postcard issued by the "Missions des Oblats de Marie-Immaculee" and 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. - Envoyez votre offrande par Cheques Postaux: Paris, 618-25, Lyon, 72-71. - Propagation de La Foi, Paris, 20, Rue Cassette (VIe), Lyon, 12, Rue Sala." ("The Work of the Propagation of the Faith supports the catholic Missions of the whole world. - Send your offering by Postal cheques: Paris, 618-25, Lyon, 72-71. - Propagation of the Faith, Paris, 20, Rue Cassette (VIe), Lyon, 12, Rue Sala.")
Extent: 9.25 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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