Children participate in the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament, Virungu, Congo, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Children participate in the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament, Virungu, Congo, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Virungu, Congo, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Boudewijnstad (Opper-Congo) - De H. Sacramentsprocessie. -- Baudouinville (Haut-Congo) - La Procession du Saint-Sacrement. ("Baudouinville (Upper-Congo) - the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament.") In front of a large stone church, two missionary sisters acommpany a procession of children who wear white clothes and carry banners and baskets. A crowd of indigenous people looks on.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the publisher: "Postulaten der Zusters Missionarissen van O.L.V. van Afrika. - (Witte Zusters) Herent (Br.) - Thielt (W.V.)." The back also contains information about the printer, "Ern. Thill, Brussel."
Extent: 8.75 x 13.75 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 8

Access: Public
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