Society of African Missions Postcard Collection, Circa 1858-1970
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Society of African Missions Postcard Collection contains 605 photographic postcards dating from 1858 to the 1970s that depict indigenous African peoples, landscapes, religious orders, missions and missionary workers.
- Extent:
- 4 Boxes (irregular size)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Society of African Missions Postcard Collection (AARLCC-2007.7), AARLCC Special Collections, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Society of African Missions Postcard Collection documents numerous Catholic and Protestant religious orders conducting missionary works on the African continent. Some of the earliest missionaries arrived in Africa in the late 1850s and many of these orders are still in operation today. A small number of cards refer to the anniversary of Angola's independence and pro-Communist propaganda. The captions on the majority of the postcards are in Dutch and French.
- Processing information:
This collection received container level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Arrangement:
The Society of African Missions Postcard Collection is arranged in numerical order.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Photographs
Postcards - Places:
- Belgian Congo
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The Society of African Missions Postcard Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
Society of African Missions Postcard Collection (AARLCC-2007.7), AARLCC Special Collections, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort LauderdaleFL33311USA
