Father Lievens giving rice to school boys, Torpa, India, ca.1920-1940

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Title: Father Lievens giving rice to school boys, Torpa, India, ca.1920-1940
Published / Created: between 1920 and 1940
Description: "Pater Lievens bij 't aankoopen van rijst voor zijn schooljongens." Father Lievens serves rice to school boys outside a small building. On the back is printed, "'We leefden in armoe te Torpa. Ons gewoon eten bestond uit rijst, zwarte koffie en geroosterd brood.' (brief van Pater Lievens' metgezel.)" A letter written by Father Lievens' companion describes the relative poverty. They ate rice, black coffee, and toast.
Extent: photographic postcards, 9 x 14 cm

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