Baptism and Eucharist in the open air, Angola, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Baptism and Eucharist in the open air, Angola, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Angola, Africa
Description: 5 - Angola - Un bapteme dans un poste de catechiste. ("5 - Angola - A baptism at a catechist station.") In the open air a missionary father serves the eucharist to an indigenous mother and father kneeling before him on the ground holding a baby. An altar table stands nearby along with a number of other priests and acolytes. A group of over thirty indigenous men, women, and children gather for the occasion.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "Aidez les Missions des Peres du St-Esprit. C.C. 1059-56 - Abonnez-vous a leurs 'Annales' - 10 fr. C.C. 611-49 - 30, Rue Lhomond, Paris (Ve arr.)." ("Help the Missionary Fathers of the Holy Spirit, CC 1059-56 - Subscribe to their 'Annals' - 10 fr. CC611-49 - 30 Rue Lhomond, Paris (Ve arr.)." The back also contains information about the printer: "Louys Bauer, Imp. Dijon."
Extent: 9 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 7

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