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  • Missionary sisters with African boys, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard is labeled on the back "Saint Andre Mbeno - Sur la rive du Kwilu – Op dne oever van den Kwilu – By the river Kwilu – Na Margem do Kwilu." JPG file (114 KB)

  • African children pounding grain, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard is labeled on the back "Boudewijnstad. Baudouinville. - Kleinen “graag groot” aan ‘t meel stampem - Premier essai au pilon - Postulaten der Zusters Missionarissen van OLV von Afrika - (Postulaten des Zusters Missionarissen van O.L.V van Afrika (witte Zusters) herent (br) – Thielt (W. Oi...

  • African man carrying bundle on shoulder, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard is labeled on the back "Porteur Mukongo. Mukongo-drager - Mission Des RR PP Jesuites au Kwango - Kwango-Missie des EE PP Jezuieten in Kongo." JPG file (116 KB)

  • African men paddling canoe, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard is labeled on the back "Mission des RR. PP. Jesuites –Congo Belge – Sie 2. No.17 – Au Fil De L’eau." JPG file (130 KB)

  • Man harvesting from palm tree, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard is labeled on the back "Eigendom van Scheut, propriete de Scheut - Missies van kangu, Mission de Kangu - Palmwijntrekker, Tireur de vin de palme -Kongo (Mayobe)." JPG file (166 KB)

  • Colonial minister being received at Catholic mission, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "116 Congo Belge - Le Ministre des Colonies recu a une mission catholique / Belgisch-Congo - De Minister van Kolonien wordt ontvangen in eek katholieke zending." JPG file (91 KB)

  • School chapel and missionaries, Congo, ca. 1928

    Date: 1928~
    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Christmas Greetings from Congo." There is a handwritten comment on the back "Building on left is the school chapel." and "With Heartiest Greetings from Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Young, Bongandandga, Christmas, 1928." JPG file (90 KB)

  • Catholic schoolchildren, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "No. 9 Haut-Congo Belge - Belgisch Opper-Congo - Ecole de Kindu - School van Kindu." The back is labeled "Congregation des Filles de la Croix de Liege - Congregatie der Docher van het Kruis te Luik - Maison-mere - Moederhus: ruie Hors-Chateau, 49." JPG file (76 KB)

  • Group of young African boys, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad, Belgisch Congo - Dochters van O. L. Vrouw van het H. Hart - Missiezusters van Opwijck." There is an historical statement about the order on the back of the postcard packet. JPG file (128 KB)

  • African child with eyeglasses and cigarette, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Missie van Coquilhatstad (Belgisch Congo)." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad Belgisch Congo - Missionarissen van het H. Hart Borgerhout (Antwerpen) Reeks B." JPG file (122 KB)

  • Catholic church in Bokuma, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "De Kerk van Bokuma." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad Belgisch Congo - Missionarissen van het H. Hart Borgerhout (Antwerpen) Reeks B." JPG file (153 KB)

  • African village near road, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Christen dorp van Mondombe." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad Belgisch Congo - Missionarissen van het H. Hart Borgerhout (Antwerpen) Reeks B." JPG file (182 KB)

  • Industrial mission work, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Mission des R.R., P.P., Jesuites au Kwango ; Kistantu La Menuiserie -Kwango-Missie der E.E. P.P. Jezuieten in Kongo, De Schrijnwerkerij." There is a handwritten message in French on the back. JPG file (140 KB)

  • Missionary and Africans kneeling in front of shrine with statue, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Grotte de N.D. de Lourdes. Grot van O.L.V. van Lourdes. Mission des R.R. PP. Jesuites au Kwango. Kwango Missie der EE. PP. Jezuietuen in Kongo." From a set of titled "Mission de la Compagnie de Jesus au Kwango (Congo-Belge) - Kwango-Missie van het Gezelschap van...

  • Inkisi River in dry and wet seasons, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Inkisi en saison seche, en saison des pluies ; Mission des R.R., P.P., Jesuites au Kwango. Inkisi in’t droog seizoen, in’t regenseizoen ; Kwango-Missie der E.E. P.P. Jezuieten in Kongo

  • African men making straw mat, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard is labeled on the back "Vannerie indigene; Mandenmakers - Mission Des RR PP Jesuites au Kwango / Kwango-Missie des EE PP Jezuieten in Kongo." JPG file (113 KB)

  • Missionary sister with Africans making butter, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard is labeled on the back "Ern, Thill Bruxelles - Missien der Zusters van Berlaar / Missions des soeurs de Berlaer - Wadsa (Congo) - Geen ossenboter, hoor – Oh! Le bon beurre!" JPG file (138 KB)

  • Group of African women posed in various occupations, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "“Le Kazi” (La travail)." It is labeled on the back "Institut des soeurs de l’enfant jesus a Nivelles - Mission de Bafwabaka (Congo Belge) - Ern Thill, Bruxelles" JPG file (128 KB)

  • African youths playing a game, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Missien der paters Capucijnen / Missions des Peres Capucins - Ubangi (Congo) – Negerspel / Jeu Congolais." JPG file (131 KB)

  • Garden of Catholic mission station, with statue, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Kongo - H. Hartbeeld op de Missie van St. Trudo (Vikariaat Kasai)." The back is labeled "Eigendom der “Missien van Scheut”." JPG file (166 KB)

  • Religious procession, Amadi, Cong. N.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard is labeled on the back "Ern, Thill Bruxelles - Missien der Zusters van Berlaar - Missions des soeurs de Berlaer - Amadi (congo) Processie - Procession." JPG file (174 KB)

  • Large brick church in Leopoldville, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Congo Belge, Belgische Knogo – Serie Reeks 8 No 5 – Desaix, Bruxelles - Eglise de Leopoldville - Kerk van Leopoldstad." JPG file (134 KB)

  • Missionary priests standing near river, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Mission Dominicaine du Congo Belge - Rungu La Rivere." JPG file (139 KB)

  • Group of Africans in boat on river, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard is labeled on the back "Saint-Andre Mbeno - En baleiniere sur le Kwilu – Per walvischboot op den Kwilu - In a whaleboat on the Kwilu – Na baleicira no Kwilu." JPG file (118 KB)

  • Cathedral, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard shows a large brick church with square bell tower. Handwritten caption on back "Cathedrale de'Eville." JPG file (100 KB)

  • Children playing in Christian village, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard is labeled on the back "Au village Chretien: enfants au jeu . In het christen dorp: de jeugd aan’t spel. - Mission Des RR PP Jesuites au Kwango -Kwango-Missie des EE PP Jezuieten in Kongo." JPG file (115 KB)

  • Ceremony in Catholic church, Mpala, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard is labeled on the back "Mpala (Opper-Congo), Mpala (Haut-Congo) - Anaspraak van Z.D. Mgr. Huys, Allocution de sa Grandeur Mgr. Huys. -Postulaten des Zusters Missionarissen van O.L.V van Afrika (witte Zusters) herent (Br) – Thielt (W. Oi.) -Postulats des soeurs Missionaries de N.D. d’Afr...

  • Priests' house and mission station, Wombali, Congo, ca. 1921

    Date: 1921~
    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Mission des R.R. P.P Jesuites au Kwango; Kwango-Missie des E.E. P.P. Jezuieten in Kongo - Wombali La maison. Le debaracadere ‘t Huis des Paters. Aanlegplaats." Postmarked 1921. JPG file (131 KB)

  • African carpenters at Catholic mission, Brazzaville, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "108. Congo Français Mission Catholique de Brazzaville Charpentiers de la Sainte-Famille au Fond, l’Oubanghi." JPG file (158 KB)

  • Colonial minister visiting school for children, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "113 Congo Belge - Belgisch-Congo - Le Ministre des Colonies visitant une ecole d'enfants indigenes / De Minister van Kolonien bezoekt een school voor inlansche kinderen." JPG file (78 KB)

  • Christian village, New Antwerp, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Nieuw Antwerpen - De missiepost / Nlle Anvers - La mission. - Een hoekje van't kristen dorp. / Un coin du village chretien." JPG file (107 KB)

  • Church under construction, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Missien van Scheut: Kongo. Kerkje door de Christenen zelf opgetrokken." JPG file (111 KB)

  • Cathedral church, Elisabethville, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "26 - Elisabethville, La Cathedrale - Photo Seydel." JPG file (83 KB)

  • Missionary sisters with African children and women, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Les Soeurs de la Charite de Gand. Elisabethville - Oeuvres pour indigenes - Oeuvres pour femmes et enfants du C.F.K." There is a handwritten message in French on the back. JPG file (113 KB)

  • Gymnastics lesson at Kissantu Mission, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "La lecon de gymnastique a la Mission de Kissantu." There is a handwritten message in Flemish on the back. JPG file (125 KB)

  • African youths in outdoor classroom, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Dorpschool. A l'ecole. - Missie der Norbertijnen van Tongerloo - Mission des Premontres de Tongerloo." JPG file (95 KB)

  • African woman and girl, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Congoleesche haartooi." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad, Belgisch Congo - Dochters van O. L. Vrouw van het H. Hart - Missiezusters van Opwijck." There is an historical statement about the order on the back of the postcard packet. ...

  • African mother and child, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Moeder en kind." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad, Belgisch Congo - Dochters van O. L. Vrouw van het H. Hart - Missiezusters van Opwijck." There is an historical statement about the order on the back of the postcard packet. JPG fil...

  • African girl carrying water on her head, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Waterdraagster." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad, Belgisch Congo - Dochters van O. L. Vrouw van het H. Hart - Missiezusters van Opwijck." There is an historical statement about the order on the back of the postcard packet. JPG fil...

  • Young African child in indigenous dress, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad, Belgisch Congo - Dochters van O. L. Vrouw van het H. Hart - Missiezusters van Opwijck." There is an historical statement about the order on the back of the postcard packet. JPG file (65 KB)

  • African girls performing dance, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "De slulercans." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad, Belgisch Congo - Dochters van O. L. Vrouw van het H. Hart - Missiezusters van Opwijck." There is an historical statement about the order on the back of the postcard packet. JPG file...

  • African woman with tattoos, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Vrouw met tatoeering." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad, Belgisch Congo - Dochters van O. L. Vrouw van het H. Hart - Missiezusters van Opwijck." There is an historical statement about the order on the back of the postcard packet. J...

  • Catholic mission building, Bamania, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Zicht-op Bamania." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad, Belgisch Congo - Dochters van O. L. Vrouw van het H. Hart - Missiezusters van Opwijck." There is an historical statement about the order on the back of the postcard packet. JPG f...

  • Missionary sisters with African women and children, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Te Bokote." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad, Belgisch Congo - Dochters van O. L. Vrouw van het H. Hart - Missiezusters van Opwijck." There is an historical statement about the order on the back of the postcard packet. JPG file (10...

  • Missionary sister repairing shoes, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Zuster-Schoenmaker 1." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad, Belgisch Congo - Dochters van O. L. Vrouw van het H. Hart - Missiezusters van Opwijck." There is an historical statement about the order on the back of the postcard packet. J...

  • Missionary sisters and African children, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Missiezusters - Opwijck." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad, Belgisch Congo - Dochters van O. L. Vrouw van het H. Hart - Missiezusters van Opwijck." There is an historical statement about the order on the back of the postcard packe...

  • Catholic church in Coquilhatstad, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "De Kerk van Coquilhatstad." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad Belgisch Congo - Missionarissen van het H. Hart Borgerhout (Antwerpen) Reeks B." JPG file (91 KB)

  • Missionary and two Africans in forest clearing, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Bij den Tshuapa-stroom." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad Belgisch Congo - Missionarissen van het H. Hart Borgerhout (Antwerpen) Reeks B." JPG file (171 KB)

  • Station in Bamania, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "De post Bamania." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad Belgisch Congo - Missionarissen van het H. Hart Borgerhout (Antwerpen) Reeks B." JPG file (176 KB)

  • African family in Bamania, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Een Schoone Familie Bamania." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad Belgisch Congo - Missionarissen van het H. Hart Borgerhout (Antwerpen) Reeks B." JPG file (174 KB)

  • African girl in indigenous dress, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Missie van Coquilhatstad (Belgisch Congo)." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad Belgisch Congo - Missionarissen van het H. Hart Borgerhout (Antwerpen) Reeks B." JPG file (153 KB)

  • African women preparing food, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Voorvereiding van den maniok." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad Belgisch Congo - Missionarissen van het H. Hart Borgerhout (Antwerpen) Reeks B." JPG file (171 KB)

  • African village scene with forest, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Begin van den post Boende." From a set of labeled "Apostolische Prefectuur van Coquilhatstad Belgisch Congo - Missionarissen van het H. Hart Borgerhout (Antwerpen) Reeks B." JPG file (180 KB)

  • Priests on donkeys and bicycle for journey, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Equipes pour la route.- Reisklaar. Mission des RR. PP. Jesuites au Kwango. Kwango-Missie der EE.PP. Jezuieten in Kongo." From a set of titled "Mission de la Compagnie de Jesus au Kwango (Congo-Belge) - Kwango-Missie van het Gezelschap van Jezus in Belgisch-Kongo...

  • First house of missionary fathers, Kisantu, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Premiere Maison des Peres a Kisantu - Kisantu: Eerste woonhuis der Paters. Mission des RR. PP. Jesuites au Kwango. Kwango-Missie der EE.PP. Jezuieten in Kongo." From a set of titled "Mission de la Compagnie de Jesus au Kwango (Congo-Belge) - Kwango-Missie van het...

  • Children with sleeping sickness, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Enfants 'malades du sommeil" - Slaapzieken. Mission des RR. PP. Jesuites au Kwango. Kwango-Missie der EE.PP. Jezuieten in Kongo." From a set of titled "Mission de la Compagnie de Jesus au Kwango (Congo-Belge) - Kwango-Missie van het Gezelschap van Jezus in Belgis...

  • Trappist priests in front of house, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Bamania - Mission des Trappistes. Oeuvre des Missions Catholiques au Congo." There is a handwritten message in French on the front. JPG file (132 KB)

  • Second house of missionary fathers, Kisantu, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Seconde Maison des Peres a Kisantu - Kisantu: Tweede woonhuis der Paters. Mission des RR. PP. Jesuites au Kwango. Kwango-Missie der EE.PP. Jezuieten in Kongo." From a set of titled "Mission de la Compagnie de Jesus au Kwango (Congo-Belge) - Kwango-Missie van het ...

  • Catholic mission house at Kisantu, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Maison actuelle de Kisantu vue du jardin - Kisantu: Tegenwoordig woonhuis de Paters. Mission des RR. PP. Jesuites au Kwango. Kwango-Missie der EE.PP. Jezuieten in Kongo." From a set of titled "Mission de la Compagnie de Jesus au Kwango (Congo-Belge) - Kwango-Miss...

  • Interior of chapel at Kikwit, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Chapelle provisoire a Kitwit - Noodkapel te Kikwit. Mission des RR. PP. Jesuites au Kwango. Kwango-Missie der EE.PP. Jezuieten in Kongo." From a set of titled "Mission de la Compagnie de Jesus au Kwango (Congo-Belge) - Kwango-Missie van het Gezelschap van Jezus i...

  • Catholic mission at Kisantu, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Kisantu. - Panorama. - Mission des RR. PP. Jesuites au Kwango. Kwango-Missie der EE.PP. Jezuieten in Kongo."" From a set of titled "Mission de la Compagnie de Jesus au Kwango (Congo-Belge) - Kwango-Missie van het Gezelschap van Jezus in Belgisch-Kongo" JPG file ...

  • Catholic church in Kisantu, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Eglise de Kisantu. Kisantu; Kerkje. Mission des RR. PP. Jesuites au Kwango. Kwango-Missie der EE.PP. Jezuieten in Kongo." From a set of titled "Mission de la Compagnie de Jesus au Kwango (Congo-Belge) - Kwango-Missie van het Gezelschap van Jezus in Belgisch-Kongo"...

  • Group of African student catechists, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Eleves catechistes autour du 'pot au feu' - Normalisten rond den 'haard'. Mission des RR. PP. Jesuites au Kwango. Kwango-Missie der EE.PP. Jezuieten in Kongo." From a set of titled "Mission de la Compagnie de Jesus au Kwango (Congo-Belge) - Kwango-Missie van het ...

  • Schoolchildren with slates in outdoor classroom, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard is labeled on the back "Lecon d'ecriture a Mpala (Haut-Congo) - Schrijfles te Mpala (Opper-Congo) - Postulat des Soeurs Missionnaires de N.D. d'Afrique 'Soeurs Blanches' Herent-les-Louvain - Postulaat der Zusters Missionnarissen van O.L.V. van Afrika 'Witte Zusters', Herent-bij-Leuven." ...

  • Woodcrafting at mission, Congo, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Mission des R.R., P.P., Jesuites au Kwango ; Kistantu –Menuisiers noirs et leur travaux Kwango-Missie der E.E. P.P. Jezuieten in Kongo – Zwarte schrijwerkers bij hun werk." There is a handwritten message in French on the back. JPG file (143 KB)