Missionary sister poses with children, Samoa, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Missionary sister poses with children, Samoa, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Samoa, Oceania
Description: A missionary sister poses with six Samoan children who wear dresses, headbands, and flowers in their hair.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "Missions Maristes d'Oceanie - 18 - Soeur missionnaire de la Societe de Marie aux Samoa." ("Marist Missions of Oceania - 18 - Missionary Sister of the Company of Mary at Samoa.") The back also contains information from the publisher: "Editions Procure, 123, Chemin de Choulans, Lyon." The Marists were a Catholic missionary order.
Extent: 14.5 x 10 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 10

Access: Public
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