Clergy and villagers in front of chapel near Hienghène, New Caledonia, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Clergy and villagers in front of chapel near Hienghène, New Caledonia, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Hienghène, New Caledonia, Oceania
Description: 31 Paroisses et 72 Chapelles existent a ce jour. (Kavath pres Hienghene). ("31 Parishes and 72 Chapels exist to date. (Kavath near Hienghene).") Two missionary fathers and a missionary sister pose with over thirty indigenous men, women, and children in front of a small church.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The postcard was issued by the "Missions Maristes de Nouvelle-Caledonie," a Catholic missions 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: 9.5 x 14.25 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

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