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"...On va faire mon portrait..." Katanga (Congo Belge)

Creator:
Benedictines  Search this
Pro Apostolis  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)
Democratic Republic of the Congo -- Katanga Province -- Katanga
Date:
ca. 1930
Scope and Contents:
Printed caption on verso reads: "...'On va faire mon portrait'... - Katanga (Congo belge)." Translated caption reads: "...We're going to do my portrait ... Katanga ( Belgian Congo)."
Additional printed text on verso reads: "Missn des Pères Bénédictins. / (Abbaye de St-André Lophem-lex-Bruges.)", (text repeated in dutch) and, "Edit. / Uitg. / 'Pro Apostolis'."
Manuscript message and address on verso, message reads: "Le 6-7-30. Bien chère Mère, Gertrude et moi viendront mardi le 15 juillet si vous voulez bien nous acceptez. Vers 4 ou vers 7 heures nous seront là, tout cela dépendra de notre proclamation. Je vous quitte sur cette carte jusqu'au 15. Votre petite." Translated message reads: "7-6-30. My dear Mother, Gertrude and I will come on Tuesday July 15, if you will accept us. Around 4 or around 7 we shall be there. All that will depend on our proclamation. I take leave from you on this card until the 15th. Your little..."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-20-52
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
Children  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 2011-001-1000
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/xo76babeaf3-4c3d-4650-bad7-b837610fa4a0
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2930

"Adrinka" Printing

Creator:
C. B. C. (Accra)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (halftone., col., 15.5 x 11 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Ghana
Date:
[ca. 1970]
Scope and Contents:
A man printing cloth.
Printed caption on verso reads: "'Adinkra' Printing."
Additional printed text on verso reads: "C.B.C. Box 3285, Accra - Ghana."
Stamp box reads: "A. C. P. 007."
Local Numbers:
EEPA GH-04-01
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Numbering Peculiarities Note:
Verso labelled with former accession number format: A1995-8-7. Additional accession number on verso: EEPA 1985-140321.
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:
Artists -- Africa  Search this
Industry  Search this
Textile fabrics  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 GH 1995-008-0007
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo79d41374f-3f50-4aff-8309-6eea05a88d96
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4573

"Women polishing the floor round a native hut"

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Kenya
Date:
c. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Text on recto reads: ""Women polishing the floor round a native hut"."
Local Numbers:
EEPA KE-12-15
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Image indexed by catalogue number or subjects.
Provenance:
Alvin Pettit Productions (Kevin Jackson), 34 Astor Place, Jersey City, NJ 07304-2943; Purchase: PO-570-0000178360; 20090630 EEPA 2009-010
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:
Households -- Africa  Search this
Domestic scenes  Search this
Vernacular architecture  Search this
Pottery  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 KE 2009-010-131
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 23: Kenya (KE)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7b7a1b00e-757d-432f-94f1-7133666acfe5
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5292

'Leventis' West African Scenes Series

Creator:
Storey Evans & Co. Ltd. (Rawdon)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (halftone., col., 13.5 x 10 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Ghana
Date:
[ca. 1980]
Scope and Contents:
Printed caption on verso reads: "'Leventis' West African Scenes Series."
Manuscript caption on verso reads: "Ghanaians weaving."
Additional printed text on verso reads: "Printed by Storey Evans & Co. Ltd. Rawdon Leeds. Eng."
Local Numbers:
EEPA GH-04-04
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Provenance:
Bryna Freyer Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Av., S.W., Washington, DC 20560; donation; 2007/04/24 EEPA 2007-007
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:
Artists -- Africa  Search this
Weaving  Search this
Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this
Industry  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 GH 2007-007-0004
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo76b76f966-90e1-4633-8415-61cfaa41bc89
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4590

'n Pottenbakster

Creator:
White Fathers  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 13.5 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Cameroon
Date:
ca. 1920
Scope and Contents:
Printed text on recto reads: "'n Pottenbakster."
Printed text on verso reads: "Witte Paters Postrek. N. A. 1103.59." Logo on verso depicts a cross standing in the continent of Africa. Manuscript on verso reads: "115."
Translated caption reads: "a Potter."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CM-04-05
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Provenance:
Alvin Pettit Productions (Kevin Jackson), 34 Astor Place, Jersey City, NJ 07304-2943; Purchase: PO-570-0000207633; 20100729 EEPA 2010-025.
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:
Artists -- Africa  Search this
Ceramics  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 CM 2010-025-0020
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 7: Cameroon (CM)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo783fa1296-9bf0-4222-b999-a7168351166f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref3617

't Morgendbad!

Creator:
Mission des RR. PP. Jesuites  Search this
Nells (Brussels)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Translated postcard caption reads, "The morning bath!"
Printed text on verso reads: "Kwango - Missie der EE. PP. Jezuieten in Belgisch Congo." Publisher's logo on recto and verso: "Nels."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-12-27
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:
Households  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 2011-001-0789
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/xo7f9cf76ab-6cb3-489a-a824-3c22109168c2
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2723

1. Afrique Occidentale (Dahomey) Cotonou, Le Wharf

Creator:
Dantan  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Benin
Date:
[ca. 1910]
Scope and Contents:
Postcard image of a pier. Printed text on recto reads: "1. Afrique Occidentale (Dahomey) - Cotonou - Le Warf." Translated caption reads: [West Africa, (Dahomey) - Cotonou, The Wharf.]
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Collection générale- Dantan - Reproduction interdit."
Printed text on verso reads: "Carte Postale; Correspondance; Adresse."
Local Numbers:
EEPA DM-07-14
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Provenance:
JCB: Jean Charles Blanc; Paris, France; Purchase; 1992.
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:
Cultural landscapes  Search this
Transportation -- Africa  Search this
Piers  Search this
Waterfronts  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 DM 1985-144083
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 4: Benin (Dahomey) (DM)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo720dff66f-7248-4336-a4e9-4a22d83c66a5
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref3953

1. Congo Belge Boma: Plateau

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 -- Bas-Congo Province -- Boma
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Printed caption on recto reads: "1. Congo Belge / Belgisch Congo; Boma; Plateau. / Hoogvlakte." Translated caption reads: "1. Belgian Congo; Boma; Plateau."
Manuscript message and address on verso, message reads: "Boma, Belgian Congo; Oct. 25, 1919; Howdy all, we've been here a few days and expect to leave in the morning. Love to all, Erle."
Postage stamp printed on verso. Postmark on verso.
Items EEPA CG-28-21and EEPA CG-28-22 bear duplicate recto images.
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-28-22
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Numbering Peculiarities Note:
Verso labeled with former accession number format: A1993-19-68.
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:
Cityscape photography  Search this
Landscapes -- natural  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 1993-019-0068
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/xo7920315ae-6506-4c30-b54c-121814127611
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2385

1. Congo Français Brazzaville: La Fanfare du patronage

Creator:
Impriméries Réunies de Nancy  Search this
Leray  Search this
Augouard  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Brazzaville)
Congo, Republic of the, -- Commune de Brazzaville, -- Brazzaville
Date:
[ca. 1910]
Scope and Contents:
Printed caption on recto reads: "1. Congo Français. Brazzaville: La Fanfare du Patronage sonnant l'arrivée de Monseigneur Augouard."
Translated caption reads: "1. French Congo. Brazzaville: The Brass band of the Patronage sounding bishop Augouard's arrival."
Publisher's logo on recto: "Impr. Réunies de Nancy." Additional printed text on recto reads: "Col. Leray - Cliché Augouard."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CF-20-47
Provenance:
JCB: Jean Charles Blanc; Paris, France; Purchase; 1992.
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
Music  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Missions  Search this
Children  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 CF 1985-140515
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 12: Congo Français (CF)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo719de3de3-08ec-4199-95e7-aec5a21a989d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref1939

1. Cote d'Ivoire Un Grand Féticheur

Creator:
Society of African Missions  Search this
Lescuyer, Maurice  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Côte d'Ivoire
Date:
[ca. 1920]
Scope and Contents:
Printed text on recto reads: "1. Cote d'Ivoire - Un Grand Féticheur."
Translated postcard caption reads: "1. Cote d'Ivoire - A Great Shaman."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Missions Africaines, 150, cours Gambetta, Lyon."
Printed text on verso reads: "Photoypie Mce Lescuyer, 16, r. des Remparts-d'Ainay, Lyon."
Manuscript on verso reads: "106."
Local Numbers:
EEPA IV-23-01
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Provenance:
Alvin Pettit Productions (Kevin Jackson), 34 Astor Place, Jersey City, NJ 07304-2943; Purchase: PO-570-0000207633; 20100729 EEPA 2010-025.
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:
Rites and ceremonies  Search this
Portrait photography -- 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 IV 2010-025-0008
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 13: Cote d'Ivoire (IV)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7fc42129f-a5e7-48b9-a3e8-4e5595206899
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5135

1. Côte D'Ivoire Agnibilécro - Kangah, Chef Agnis

Creator:
Jean Rose, Import-Export (Abidjan)  Search this
Kante, G.  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Culture:
Anyi (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Côte d'Ivoire
Date:
[ca. 1920]
Scope and Contents:
Printed caption on recto reads: "1. Côte d'Ivoire; Agnibilécro - Kangah, Chef Agnis."
Translated postcard caption reads: "1. Côte D'Ivoire - Agnibilécro - Kangah, Anyi Leader."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Jean Rose, Import-Export, Abidjan," and "Cliché G. Kante."
Local Numbers:
EEPA IV-15-07
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Provenance:
JCB: Jean Charles Blanc; Paris, France; Purchase; 1992.
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:
Leaders  Search this
Costume  Search this
Regalia  Search this
Clothing and dress -- Africa  Search this
Textile fabrics  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 IV 1985-145017
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 13: Cote d'Ivoire (IV)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7c033b563-772e-488a-9ac4-274cd9414590
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4933

1. Dahomey Sur le fleuve Ouémé

Creator:
Society of African Missions  Search this
Lescuyer, Maurice  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype, b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Benin
Date:
[ca. 1930]
Scope and Contents:
Postcard image of canoes on a river. Printed text on recto reads: "1. Dahomey - Sur le fleuve Ouémé." Translated caption reads: [Dahomey - On the Oueme River]. Additional printed text on recto reads: "Missions Africaines, 150, cours Gambetta, Lyon."
Printed text on verso reads: "Phototypie Mce Lescuyer, 16, r. des Ramparts-d'Ainay, Lyon."
Local Numbers:
EEPA DM-14-02
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:
Landscapes -- natural  Search this
Transportation -- 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 DM 1985-145082
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 4: Benin (Dahomey) (DM)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo78dd2135a-ffff-439c-acef-0ce6ed17e791
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref3961

1. Femme N'Goundi dans le M'biémou

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Central African Republic
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Printed text on recto reads: "1. Femme N'Goundi, dans le M'biémou."
Translated caption reads: "1. N'Goundi woman, in M'biémou."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CX-20-11
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:
Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Body arts  Search this
Hairstyles -- 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 CX 2011-001-0468
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 9: Central African Republic (CX)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo76edf10d9-69e1-4109-96db-cad09637975a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref3772

1. Groupe de petits amis Poste de la Kafubu

Creator:
Salesians  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 -- Kafubu
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Printed caption on verso reads: "1. Groupe de petits amis Poste de la Kafubu. / 1. Een groep kleine vrienden van den Missiepost Kafubu." Translated postcard caption reads, "Group of young friends. Kafubu post."
Additional printed text on verso reads: "Œuvres de Don Bosco / Préf. Apost. Luapula Supérieur (Congo Belge) / Procure: Compte chèques 2719.01 / Werk Van Don Bosco / Apost. Pref. van Boven-Luapula (Belg Kongo)." and "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." Publisher's logo on verso: "Nels."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-20-51
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
Children  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 2011-001-0999
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/xo754772205-7dc2-42ed-94e1-0e59d58ca69b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2929

1. Paoua - Dans la Grande Brousse N'Django et Youedjé

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype, b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Central African Republic
Central African Republic -- Ouham-Pendé -- Paoua
Date:
ca. 1905
Scope and Contents:
Printed text on recto reads: "1. Paoua - Dans la grande brousse - N'Django et Youedjé."
Translated caption reads: "10. Paoua - In the vast bush - N'Django and Youedjé."
Printed text on verso reads: "Braun & Cie, Imp., Editeurs-Concessionnaires / Paris - France."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CX-20-14
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:
Portrait photography  Search this
Musical instruments -- Africa  Search this
Men  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 CX 1985-140204
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 9: Central African Republic (CX)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo74b312c95-f086-440d-8a64-7ce8fa6ba3e6
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref3742

1. Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, qui a donné le Congo à la France

Creator:
C.F.C.O.  Search this
Brazza, Pierre Savorgnan de, 1852-1905  Search this
A. Bergeret & Cie. (Nancy)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 2 CF
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Brazzaville)
Date:
ca. 1905
Scope and Contents:
Printed caption on recto reads: "1. Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza qui a donné le Congo à la France."
Translated caption reads: "1. Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza who gave the Congo to France."
Publisher's logo on recto: "Phot. A.B.&Cie; Nancy." Additional printed text on recto reads: "C. F. C. O. - Série Z."
Postmarked postage stamp and manuscript note on recto; address on verso.
Local Numbers:
EEPA CF-36-01
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Provenance:
JCB: Jean Charles Blanc; Paris, France; Purchase; 1992.
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:
Leaders  Search this
Portrait photography  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 CF 2012-001-0009
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 12: Congo Français (CF)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7d3727b2d-9d9e-431e-a12b-58c034961901
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref2288

1. Stanleyville. Congo Belge Une école de couture

Creator:
Franciscaines missionnaires de Marie  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 5 CG
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Democratic Republic of the Congo -- Orientale Province -- Kisangani -- (Stanleyville)
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Printed caption on verso reads: "1. Stanleyville. Congo Belge. Une école de couture. - Een naaischool, - A sewing school. - Una scuola di cucitura, - Escuela de costure."
Additional printed text on verso reads: "Mission des Sœurs Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie."
Local Numbers:
EEPA CG-40-36
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
Education  Search this
Children  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 2011-001-1445
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/xo74c9ddd1c-62cd-406d-b22d-5f7778c62958
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref3375

1. Un poste à bois sur la N'Goko (N'Gali)

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype, b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Brazzaville)
Congo, Republic of the, -- Sangha Region -- Ngali
Date:
[ca. 1900]
Scope and Contents:
Printed text on recto reads: "1. Un poste à bois sur la N'Goko (N'Gali)."
Translated caption reads: "1. A post in the woods on the Ngoko [river] (Ngali)."
Items EEPA CF-14-14 and EEPA CF-14-15 are duplicate postcards.
Local Numbers:
EEPA CF-14-14
Provenance:
JCB: Jean Charles Blanc; Paris, France; Purchase; 1992.
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:
Industry  Search this
Landscapes -- natural  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 CF 1985-140562
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 12: Congo Français (CF)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo743a2e288-167d-4d49-a67f-61f7853cb7ba
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref1979

1. Un poste à bois sur la N'Goko (N'Gali)

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype, b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Brazzaville)
Congo, Republic of the, -- Sangha Region -- Ngali
Date:
[ca. 1900]
Scope and Contents:
Printed text on recto reads: "1. Un poste à bois sur la N'Goko (N'Gali)."
Translated caption reads: "1. A post in the woods on the Ngoko [river] (Ngali)."
Items EEPA CF-14-14 and EEPA CF-14-15 are duplicate postcards.
Local Numbers:
EEPA CF-14-15
Provenance:
JCB: Jean Charles Blanc; Paris, France; Purchase; 1992.
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:
Industry  Search this
Landscapes -- natural  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 CF 1985-140564
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 12: Congo Français (CF)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo79c93a1c8-ce57-4f9e-a726-44af678d8d29
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref1981

1. Une pirogue sur le Logone entre Moundou et Laï

Creator:
Braun & Compagnie (France)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Chad
Chad -- Logone Occidental -- Logone River
Date:
ca. 1905
Scope and Contents:
Printed text on recto reads: "1. Une pirogue sur le Logone entre Moundou et Laï."
Translated caption reads: "1. A pirogue on the Logone between Moundou and Lai."
Printed text on verso reads: "Braun & Cie, Imp., Editeurs-Concessionnaires / Paris - France."
Additional printed text on verso reads: "Exigez 'Jean Bart' / Cirage Imperméable / Pour le Gros: / Produits d'entretien 'Jean-Bart' / 65, Bd de la République, Roubaix / Cires, Cirages, Encaustiques, Produits pour Métaux." Translation reads: "Demand ' Jean Bart ' / Waterproof Shoe polish / By the Gros: / 'Jean-Bart' cleaning products / 65, Boulevard of the Republic, Roubaix / Wax, Shoe polishes, Furniture polishes, Produced for Metals." Stamp box reads: "Tarif maximum cartes postales."
Braun & Cie, Imp., Editeurs-Concessionnaires / Paris - France
Local Numbers:
EEPA CD-24-02
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:
Transportation -- Africa  Search this
Men  Search this
Boats  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 CD 1985-140227
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 10: Chad (CD)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7b24fb0db-8a21-4453-86c2-db203a2d9acb
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref1914

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