"Congo Belge II - 2. En tournee. Catechisme dans un village de brousse." ("Belgian Congo II - 2. On rounds. Catechism in a village of the bush.") A missionary father sits on a small stool with an open book while over forty-five indigenous men, women, and children sit on the ground in a circle around him in order to hear his teaching. Postcard issued by "Missions Salesiennes." The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "Offrandes pour les Missions Salesiennes et renseignements: Groupe Missionnaire, 9, ch. de Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone). C.C.P., Lyon 58917." ("Offerings for the Salesiennes Missions and information: Group Missionnaire, 9, Ch. of Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone). C.C.P., Lyon 58917.")
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