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4. Stanleyville La Cathédrale

ca. 1930

Africa; Congo (Democratic Republic); Democratic Republic of the Congo -- Orientale Province -- Kisangani -- (Stanleyville)

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art. Visual details below describe the original material.

Printed caption on recto reads: "4. Stanleyville - La Cathédrale / Stanleystad - De Kathedraal." Translated postcard caption reads: "4. Stanleyville. The Cathedral." Manuscript message and address on veros, message reads: "Un affectueux souvenir et nos meilleurs baisers à notre cher petit ... . Businga, 10/3/30." Translated message reads: "Our affectionate memory and our best kisses to our dear little .... Businga, 3/10/1930." Postmarked postage stamp on verso. Additional postage stamp printed on verso.

Collection
African Postcard Collection
Archival grouping
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Catalog date
ca. 1930
Recorded places
Africa; Congo (Democratic Republic); Democratic Republic of the Congo -- Orientale Province -- Kisangani -- (Stanleyville)
Recorded subjects
Missions
Format and extent
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
About this record

This is a catalog record for historical archival material, not a biography. Catalog wording reflects the source record. Metadata reuse does not grant permission to reproduce restricted photographs or documents.

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art — original record ↗

Source collection ↗

Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-1430

Collection: African Postcard Collection

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