Indigenous children ready for a journey, Congo Republic, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Indigenous children ready for a journey, Congo Republic, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Congo Republic, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Congo Francais - Prets a partir! ("French Congo - Ready to leave!") In front of a brick building, five indigenous boys carry walking sticks, two of whom also carry sacks over their shoulders, as if to depart on a journey.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the publisher: "Missions des Peres du St-Esprit - La Congregation du St-Esprit vouee au Salut de la race noire evangelise le tiers de l'Afrique, les Antilles et une grande partie de l'Amerique. Elle se consacre aux races et oeuvres les plus abandonnees." ("Mission of the Fathers of the Holy Spirit - the Congregation of Holy Spirit is dedicated to the health of the black race, evangelising one-third of Africa, the Antilles, and most of America. It is devoted to the abandoned races and works.")
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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