Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Four boys are outside working on wooden benches and tables, sewing and repairing various garments and shoes., and The back of the postcard is blank and includes: "Eigendom van Scheut (Kongo) Propriete de Scheut. There is also information about the mission agency on the back of the postcard: "Missie van Kangu- Mission de Kangu". The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "De kleine stielmannen der missie. - Les petits metiers ("The odd jobs")." "Kongo (Mayombe)"
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., DOMINICAINES MISSIONNAIRES DE NIANGARA. - Les Petits a l'Ecole. ("DOMINICAN MISSIONARIES OF NIANGARA. - The Children at the School.") A missionary sister and two indigenous teachers facilitate a class of fifteen indigenous children on the porch of a building. Most of the children work at desks, others stand with the teachers, another sits on the ground. Postcard issued by Mission Dominicaine du Congo Belge., and The back of the postcard is blank.
China Records Project Miscellaneous Personal Papers Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 265 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Ernest Forster, the photographer, was an American Episcopal missionary who stayed in Nanjing during the period of the Japanese occupation, 1937-1938., and Nativity pageant, St. Paul's Church, Nanking, Christmas, 1938. The shepherds and wise men worship the Christ child on a stage.
China Records Project Miscellaneous Personal Papers Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 265 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Ernest Forster, the photographer, was an American Episcopal missionary who stayed in Nanjing during the period of the Japanese occupation, 1937-1938., and Nativity pageant, St. Paul's Church, Nanking, Christmas, 1938. Children are dressed as shepherds, wise men, and in costume of various occupations.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., From the collection of the Hartwell family, two generations of American Baptist missionaries serving in China between 1858 and the 1940s., and Junior Choir, children from the Relief Center. A group of more than twenty children dressed in white robes is posed for the camera.
19. Coré. – Chemulpo. – Le Déjeuner des Bébés – Sœurs de Saint-Paul de Chartes, Missions Étrangères de Paris. Coll. Propagation de la Foi.” Children of varying ages are shown outdoors seated at wooden tables with benches at mealtime. Missionary sisters and father along with adult workers attend the children. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “L’Œuvre de la Propagation de la Foi soutient les Missions Catholiques du monde entire. Envoyez votre offrande par Chèques Postaux: Paris, 618-25; Lyon, 72 71.” Propagation de la Foi: Lyon – 12, rue Sala; Paris – 20, rue Cassette (VIe).” There is no handwriting on the back.