Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., The back of the postcard contains a handwritten address and also contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvre des Missionnaires de N.D. D'Afrique- Secretariat de Propagande: 33, Av. Porte de Hal, Bruxelles C.C.P.: 1245.53." There is also the caption: "Les petites s'amusent" ("The little ones amuse themselves") The back of the postcard also contains information about the printer: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.", and Tous nos remerciements. ("All our thanks.") A group of children are outside with a missionary sister. One group is sitting on the ground in a circle, and the second group is standing in a circle holding hands with the sister.
Archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
Container / Volume:
Box 397
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Pre-school for underprivileged children run buy Ginling as part of Child Welfare program on Chengtu campus. Supported in part by UCR. 9/45. A young girl stands up while playing on a swing. Several children are also around outside.
Archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
Container / Volume:
Box 397
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Pre-school for underprivileged children run by Ginling as part of Child Welfare Program on Chengtu Campus. Supported in part by UCR. 9/45." A group of young boys and girls who have climbed up short ladders and are sitting on top of them. and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Merode-Salvator- Sr Felicienne met de kleintjes aan 't spel (Sister Felicienne with the small at play") - Sr Felicienne et les petites au jeu." A missionary sister looks over a group of children who are playing in groups outdoors., and The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Zusters van den H. Jozef, Zilverstraat, Brugge- Missien in Kasai, Congo." "Soeurs de St. Joseph, rue d'Argent, Bruges- Missions au Kasai, Congo." The back of the postcard also contains information about the printer: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles."
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., DAHOMEY - Cove - L'ecole regionale. ("The regional school.") In front of three separate thatched-roof schoolhouses stand three groups of over twenty children, some of whom are holding books. In front of the nearest group stands an indigneous man dressed in a suit and hat standing next to a chair. Postcard issued by the "Soeurs Missionnaires de Notre-Dame des Apotres - Venissieux (Rhone).", and The back of the postcard is blank.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Madagascar - Les Enfants a la Mission ("Children at the Mission.") In a field in front of a series of buildings and a large pavilion, thirteen children pose with a missionary. Nearer to the pavilion numerous women, men, and children are also gathered. Postcard issued by the "Missions des Lazaristes.", and The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "Les Missions des Lazaristes et des Filles de la Charite - Organe mensuel - de l'Oeuvre du Bienheureux Jean-Gabriel Perboyre - en faveur des missions les plus necessiteuses - Un an : France, 10 fr. - Etranger 15 fr. - Adresser les offrandes a M le Directeur de l'Oeuvre du Bx Perboyre - 95 Rue de Severes - Paris (6e) - Cheque Post. no 285 88." ("Missions of Lazaristes and the Girls of Charity - monthly Body - Work of the Blessed Jean-Gabriel Perboyre - in favour of the neediest missions - One year: France, 10 FR. - Foreigner 15 FR. - Address the offerings to M the Director of the Work of Bx Perboyre - 95 Rue de Severes - Paris (6e) - Post Cheque. No 285 88.")
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., La Frere Coadjuteur Blaise Marmoiton y fut tue (1847). Deux fois chasses, les Peres revinrent. ("The Brother Coadjuteur Blaise Marmoiton was killed in 1847. Twice chased away, the Fathers returned.") The postcard shows an artistic representation of a martyred missionary father lying on the ground and two indigenous children praying for him., and 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."
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., CAMEROUN - Lecon de couture a Yabassi. A half-dozen children sit in a field, each one sewing . A woven basket is visible to the side of the photograph., and The back of the card has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102 Bld. Arago (Paris)."
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., AMBATO-BOENI. - La lecon de Chant. ("The lesson of Song.") A missionary sister sits at a piano while behind her eleven adolescent girls sing from songbooks. Standing with the singing girls is a Madagascan novice, and sitting on the ground in front of the piano are over twenty five younger girls. Postcard issued by "Les Soeurs Missionnaires du Saint-Esprit a Madagascar.", and The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and contains information about the printer: "Radiogravure A. Breger Fr, 5, Rue de la Grang-Ory, Cachan."
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Ten children and three adults pose in front of a thatched-roof house. Various cooking and washing implements are visible around the house. In the distance, clothes hang on a line., and The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "GABON - Case de catechiste." ("Hut of a catechist.") The back also contains information about the publisher: "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Bld. Arago (Paris)."