Object Details
Creator
Bernard, J.
White Fathers
Collection Citation
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Scope and Contents
Original caption reads, "Missions des Pères Blancs - Afrique Centrale - Orchestre Indigène."
Translated title reads, "Missions of the White Fathers-Central Africa. Native Orchestra." Additional printed text on recto reads: "Edit, Imp J. Bernard, St Etienne."
Manuscript message and address on verso, date reads: "3/5/33." Postmarked postage stamps on verso: "St Leger (Luxemb)."
Translated text on verso reads, "Happy to recive your nice letter, and I have been very touched with the memories that you keep of me. I have just returned to the country after 3 1/2 months in Algeria. I returned via Rome whre I spend 11 days. I was there for Easter. I am travelling for fun (...) The time will still pass very quickly. I must pack my minks and in September take the boat. Needless to say without regret. One feels a stranger in Belgium and I hasten to return to Urundi (...) keep well all of you and see you soon." Addressed to Mr et Me Moutarle, Administrateur à Usumbura (Urundi Belge) via Suez."
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Local Numbers
EEPA BD-19-01
General
Title source: Postcard caption.
Place
Africa
Burundi
Topic
Music -- Africa
Orchestra
Musical instruments
Creator
Bernard, J.
White Fathers
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 6: Burundi (BD)
Extent
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Date
[ca. 1933]
Container
Volume 1
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA BD 2011-001-0352
Type
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
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.
Genre/Form
Picture postcards
Collection Restrictions
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
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EEPA.1985-014
EEPA
Record ID
ebl-1536871081657-1536871087506-2