Missionary sisters treat leprous men on Makogai island, Fiji, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Missionary sisters treat leprous men on Makogai island, Fiji, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Fiji, Oceania
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
L'ile des Lepreux (Makogai), Soeurs en tournee de pansements. - Archipel des Fidji. ("The island of the Leprous (Makogai), Sisters making rounds with bandages. - Archipelago of Fiji.") A missionary sister stands with sixteen indigenous men in front of a large building near the ocean. Another missionary sister sits on a horse nearby.
The postcard was issued by "Missions des Peres Maristes en Oceanie," a Catholic mission agency. The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information from the publisher: "Sous-Procure des Missions - 6, Rue de Bagneux, Paris-VIe."
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 10

Access: Public
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