Canoes leaving the shore, Congo, ca. 1920-1940

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Title: Canoes leaving the shore, Congo, ca. 1920-1940
Published / Created: 1920-1940
Publication Place: Congo, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains information the caption: "En pirogue sur le fleuve du Congo" ("A canoe on the river of Congo"). There is also information about the mission agency: "No. 1. Mission Dominicaine au Congo Belge. - Dominikaansche Missie in Belgisch Congo. Zich wenden tot S' adresser au (P.S. De Paepe Poste-cheque: 103077.) There is also the following: " Veritas, Gand- Veritas, Gent." and "Op de Congostroom"
There are a number of canoes with people on them steering away from the shore.
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 19

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