Treatment at a clinic, Kikombo, Congo, ca. 1920-1940
Published / Created
1920-1940
Publication Place
Kikombo, Congo, Africa
Description
A group of boys and girls are outside with a missionary sister who is applying medicine to their feet and legs. Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. The back of the postcard contains a handwritten note in French. There is also information about the Catholic mission agency: "Mission des Religieuses Annonciades d'Heverle a Kikombo Ste Theres Kwango (Congo Belge)- Missie der Zusters Annonciaten van Heverlee te Kikombo H. Theresia Kwango (Belgisch Congo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "Les soins aux blesses. Het verzorgen der wonden." ("The care of wounded.")
Extent
13.5 x 8.5 cm.
Collection Information
Repository
Yale Divinity Library
Collection Title
Missionary Postcard Collection
Collection / Other Creator
Yale Divinity Library Special Collections. Divinity School. Day Missions Library
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