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Lion tué à Kabelwé (Haut-Katanga)

Creator:
Deprez  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (photograph., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1950
Scope and Contents:
Translated postcard caption reads, "Lion killed at Kabelwe (Upper Katanga)."
Printed text on verso reads: "Edition Deprez."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-02-12
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Hunting -- Africa  Search this
Animals  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 1985-140592
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7cf04d9a3-45ea-47f7-95eb-2e63c51111dc
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2302

Pyton capturé à Kabelwé (Haut-Katanga)

Creator:
Deprez  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (photograph., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1950
Scope and Contents:
Translated postcard caption reads, "Python captured at Kabelwe ( Upper Katanga )."
Printed text on verso reads: "Edition Deprez."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-02-11
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Hunting -- Africa  Search this
Animals  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 1985-140597
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7df454739-48ae-4406-9d2d-e218c893a337
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2305

Femme Race Babutu

Creator:
Préaux Aghlin  Search this
Lespagnol & Marques  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 3 CG
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1929
Scope and Contents:
Printed caption on recto reads: "Femme Race Babutu." Translated postcard caption reads: "Woman of the Babutu race."
Logo on recto reads: "Préaux Aghlin." Printed text on verso reads: "Edit. Lespagnol & Marques." Partial postmark on recto. Manuscript message and address on verso, date reads: "le 3-2-1929."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-20-111
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Portrait photography  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Textile fabrics  Search this
Animals -- Africa  Search this
Chimpanzees  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 1985-140689
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo738bd22cd-8d17-4ab7-83f0-d8f9a2a3ce8d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2320

[Elderly man standing with spear and dog on leash]

Creator:
Nells (Brussels)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (photograph., handcolored, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 3 CG
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1930
Scope and Contents:
Manuscript message and address on verso. Publisher's logo on recto: "Nels." Printed text on verso reads: "Imparudi - Tél. 3125 - Bujumbura Burundi."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-20-10
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Portrait photography  Search this
Animals -- Africa  Search this
Dogs  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 1985-140703
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo71b1f479c-3d29-48f0-8097-683a86c972c0
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2322

52. Uele Eléphants domestiqués

Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 4 CG
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Printed text on verso reads: "52. Uele. - Eléphants domestiques / Uele. - Getemde olifanten." Translated postcard caption reads: "52. Uele. - Domesticated elephants."
Postage stamp printed on verso. Uncirculated postage stamp on verso.
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-26-24
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Agriculture  Search this
Transportation  Search this
Animals  Search this
Elephants  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 1985-140890
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo700f2a105-2a97-4f69-88db-db7f88c18b3f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2348

Elephant tamed by the Savage of Bambely Congo

Photographer:
Venieris, M.  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Printed text on verso reads: "Editor M. Venieris, photographer, Khartoum."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-02-07
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Numbering Peculiarities Note:
Verso labeled with former accession number format: A1993-13-6.
Provenance:
Julian Dunn, Purchase; FY 1993 EEPA 1993-013
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Animals  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 1993-013-0006
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo76f3dc600-9bd0-4ec6-b2a0-d24742018af6
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2356

72. Congo Belge Api: Eléphants trainant un chariot

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 4 CG
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Democratic Republic of the Congo -- Orientale Province -- Api
Date:
ca. 1915
Scope and Contents:
Printed caption on recto reads: "72. Congo Belge / Belgisch Congo; Api: Eléphants trainant un chariot / Olifanten, een kar voorttrekkend." Translated postcard caption reads: "72. Belgian Congo; Api: Elephants pulling a wagon."
Items EEPA CG-26-17, EEPA CG-26-18 and EEPA CG-26-19 are duplicate postcards.
Postage stamp printed on verso.
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-26-19
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Numbering Peculiarities Note:
Verso labeled with former accession number format: A1993-19-91.
Provenance:
Mrs. Jo Bernick donation; FY 1993 EEPA 1993-019
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Agriculture  Search this
Transportation  Search this
Animals  Search this
Elephants  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 1993-019-0091
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo76efb7f70-2f7c-4eb3-a268-67bdb600b7e9
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2409

2356 - Congo Belge Scéne de vie pastorale

Creator:
Hoa-Qui (Firm)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (photograph., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 4 CG
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Democratic Republic of the Congo -- Kasaï-Oriental Province -- Lusambo
Date:
ca. 1950
Scope and Contents:
Printed text on verso reads: "2356 - Congo Belge - Scéne de vie pastorale." Translated postcard caption reads, "Belgian Congo. Scene of pastoral life."
Additional printed text on verso reads: "Editions HOA-QUI - Paris / Photo Veritable." Logo on verso: "HOA-QUI."
Manuscript message and address on verso. Postage stamps on verso, not circulated.
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-26-55
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Agriculture  Search this
Animals  Search this
Cattle -- Africa  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2008-019-0005
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7de5df3af-40a9-40a4-a7c5-5e779a17d1b3
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2495

Congo Belge N. 116. -- L'aigle du Tanganyka

Creator:
Imprimerie Delvaux (Huy)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (col., 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Tanganyika, Lake
Date:
ca. 1911
Scope and Contents:
Translated postcard caption reads, "Belgian Congo - N.116 - The Eagle of Tanganyka."
Postmarked postage stamp on recto. Manuscript date and address on verso. Date reads: "14-10-1911."
Printed text on verso reads: "Edit. - Imprimerie Delvaux, Huy."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-02-01
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Hunting -- Africa  Search this
Animals  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0580
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo79fa4865b-c07e-44d1-82ee-acce180a1355
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2517

Cameleon à trois cornes. Femelle pleine ZaÏre, Kivu, mont Kahuzi, 1963

Extent:
1 Postcard (col., 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1983
Scope and Contents:
Translated postcard caption reads: "Three horned chameleon. Female with young."
Postmarked postage stamps on verso. Manuscript message and address on verso. Date reads: "9/1/83."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-02-02
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Image indexed by negative number.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Animals  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0581
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7b9fa9e85-5d12-4561-b389-697b62528529
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2518

Congo Belge (Kivu) Un crocodile (au bord du lac Tanganyka)

Creator:
C.C.K.  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Tanganyika, Lake
Date:
ca. 1915
Scope and Contents:
Translated postcard caption reads, "Belgian Congo (Kivu) - A crocodile on the bank of Lake Tanganyika."
Printed text on verso reads: "Cliché C. C. K."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-02-03
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Animals  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0582
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7de6a9b87-ec57-463c-812f-b47c21307bbe
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2519

Congo

Creator:
Thill, Ernest (Brussels)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1915
Scope and Contents:
Printed text on verso reads: "Kanunnikessen - Missiezusters / van den H. Augustinus. / Heverlee-bij-Leuven / Chanionesses - Missionnaires de Saint-Augustin. / Héverlé-lez-Louvain." Additional printed text on verso reads: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." Publisher's logo on verso reads: "Nels."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-02-04
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Animals  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0583
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo71d43aeca-e964-432b-a7ac-eff2a3484121
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2520

Mission Scientifique du Ka-Tanga 1898-1900 L'Oryctérope du Cap (Foumillier)

Creator:
Nells (Brussels)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Translated postcard caption reads, "Scientific Mission of Ka-Tanga 1898-1900 - Aardvark of the cape (foumillier)."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-02-05
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Animals  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0584
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo738445422-9983-4f9c-bff9-3750e33d5ffb
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2521

122. Congo Belge Okapi

Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1922
Scope and Contents:
Translated postcard caption reads, "122. Belgian Congo. Okapi" Manuscript date and address on verso. Date reads: "5/5/22."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-02-06
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Animals  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0585
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo725da959c-3ea8-4a6b-ab44-6cb9cd25bba9
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2522

Machoires d'éléphant et d'hippopotame

Creator:
Thill, Ernest (Brussels)  Search this
Nells (Brussels)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1915
Scope and Contents:
Translated postcard caption reads, "Elephant and Hippopotamus jaws."
Printed text on verso reads: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." Publisher's logo on verso reads: "Nels."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-02-08
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Animals  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0587
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7524b675e-deb3-48b4-80c6-04b8aef404df
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2524

51. Congo Belge Léopard

Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1918
Scope and Contents:
Translated postcard caption reads, "51. Belgian Congo - Leopard." Accompanying text on verso reads, "Bandundu, 6 Janvier 1918. Mon cher Haenen. Enfin je suis revenu mais on m'a envoyé dans le Kwango ce qui me dégoute profondément. Tu comprends que j'aurai voulu retourner à l'Equateur. Envoie moi ton adresse exacte et fais moi savoir combien je te dois, je ne retrouve plus la lettre. Pour le moment je suis plutot dans la dèche mais cela ira mieux le jour où je recevrai de tes nouvelles. Bien cordialement à toi. Viré..." Addressed to, "Monsieur Haenen. Kigoma. Afrique Orientale Allemande." and from, "Envoi de G. Viré à Gete (Kwango) par Thijsville." Accompanying translated text on verso reads, "Bandundu, January 6 1918. My dear Haenen, At last I am back but I have been sent to the Kwango which disgust me no end. You understand that I would like to go back to the Equator. Send me your exact address and let me know how much I owe you? I cannot find your letter. For the time being I am rather broke but I shall feel better when I receive news from you. Cordial greetings. Viré..." Addressed to, " Mr. Haenen. Kigoma. German East Africa." and from, "."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-02-09
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Hunting -- Africa  Search this
Animals  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0588
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo75aa0803b-869d-4fc4-ad00-a34f2d9ab267
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2525

Congo Belge Léopard

Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1919
Scope and Contents:
Translated postcard caption reads, "Belgian Congo - Leopard.
Postmark on verso. Manuscript date and address on verso.
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-02-10
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Hunting -- Africa  Search this
Animals  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0589
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7e9e115fa-93f4-4a84-a46b-ed970b53477e
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2526

5. Elisabethville Une Arabisée

Creator:
Malevez  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 3 CG
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Democratic Republic of the Congo -- Katanga Province -- Lubumbashi -- (Elisabethville)
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Printed caption on recto reads: "5. Elisabethville; Une Arabisée." Translated postcard caption reads, "5. Elisabethville. An arabic woman."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Edit. Malevez, rue Kersbeek; 33 / Uccle - Bruxelles."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-20-104
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Portrait photography  Search this
Animals  Search this
Birds  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-1045
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7fcb11bd3-4961-4725-87da-d9e672466621
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2975

Boys of the Mission

Creator:
Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary  Search this
W.H. Smith & Son  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 3 CG
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1920
Scope and Contents:
Printed caption on recto reads: "Boys of the mission." Printed text on verso reads: "Printed by W. H. Smith & Son, The Arden Press. / For the Belgian Catholic Mission of Scheut. / 63 Stamford Hill, London. N. 16."
Manuscript message and address on verso. Postmarked postage stamp on verso, date reads: "6-I-1920."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-24-30
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Missions  Search this
Transportation  Search this
Children  Search this
Animals -- Africa  Search this
Genre/Form:
Postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-1134
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7ae68bbc5-d071-4b75-b12b-7e5fa08ab80a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref3066

Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo

Creator:
Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo (Anvers)  Search this
E. Stockmans & Co. (Anvers)  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (postcard booklet : 12 postcards., 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 3 CG
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Picture postcards
Paintings
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Printed text on cover reads: "Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo / Société Anonyme / Siège Social a Anvers / Reproduction interdite: Propriété artistique:."
Postcard series booklet: includes bound booklet with cover and 12 postcards depicting scenes of the Belgian Congo (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-24-40
General:
Title source: Booklet title.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Transportation  Search this
Industry  Search this
Agriculture  Search this
Cultural landscapes  Search this
Animals  Search this
Hunting  Search this
Dance  Search this
Music  Search this
Boats and boating  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Paintings -- Reproductions
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Series EEPA CG 2011-001-1141
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo75466b268-808c-43b4-bd6f-8caa16b4f377
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref3073

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