Eleven indigenous Christian couples, Congo Republic, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Eleven indigenous Christian couples, Congo Republic, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Congo Republic, Africa
Description: 65. AFRIQUE (Congo) - Jeunes Menages Chretiens. ("65. AFRICA (Congo) - Young Christian couples.") Eleven indigenous couples pose for a photograph. The women are wearing similarly patterned garments and headbands; most of the men are wearing white shirts.
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, 5, rue Monsieur (VIIe) - 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 check: Paris, 618-25 - Lyon, 72-71 -- Propagation of the Faith, Paris, 5 rue Monsieur (VIIe) - Lyon, 12, Rue Sala.")
Extent: 8.75 x 13.5 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

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