Indigenous catechist honored by Pius XI, Fiji, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Indigenous catechist honored by Pius XI, Fiji, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Fiji, Oceania
Description: 30. - OCEANIE. - Catechiste de Ba River decore par Pie XI pour ses longs et devones services - Missions des PP. Maristes aux FIJI. ("30. - OCEANIA. - Catechist of Ba River decorated by Pius XI for his long and devoted service - Mission of PP. Maristes in FIJI.") An indigenous man wears a crucifix and a white shirt with a medal pinned to his chest. He carries a rosary in one hand and a book in the other. Postcard issued by "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, Lyon, 12, Rue Sala - Paris: bien noter nouvelle adresse: 5, rue Monsieur (VIIe)." ("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, Lyon, 12, Rue Sala - Paris: note new address: 5 rue Monsieur (VIIe).")
Extent: 14 x 9 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 10

Access: Public
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