Missionary father catechizes in a village, Congo, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Missionary father catechizes in a village, Congo, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Congo, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Congo Belge II - 2. En tournee. Catechisme dans un village de brousse. ("Belgian Congo II - 2. On rounds. Catechism in a village of the bush.") A missionary father sits on a small stool with an open book while over forty-five indigenous men, women, and children sit on the ground in a circle around him in order to hear his teaching. Postcard issued by "Missions Salesiennes."
The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "Offrandes pour les Missions Salesiennes et renseignements: Groupe Missionnaire, 9, ch. de Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone). C.C.P., Lyon 58917." ("Offerings for the Salesiennes Missions and information: Group Missionnaire, 9, Ch. of Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone). C.C.P., Lyon 58917.")
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 8

Access: Public
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