Object Details
Creator
Marist Brothers
Nells (Brussels)
Collection Citation
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Scope and Contents
Translated postcard caption reads, "Stanleyville. Fishing grounds."
Manscript message and address on verso, message reads: "Ma bien chère Suzanne. Cette fois j'ai ton adresse par l'intermédiaire de ton Nounou. J'espère que tu te portes bien ainsi que tes chers parents. Je t'envoies les pêcheries pour que tu te donnes une idée de la façon dont les nègres organisent leur pêche. Je profite de la présente pour vous souhaiter à tous trois une très bonne année et surtout une excellente santé et que ma suzon soit toujours première à l'école. Tes petits cadres font un bon accord sur mon buffet, ils me font bien penser à vous autres. Ma santé est bonne malgré les 7 kilos que j'ai maigri. Recois chère Suzanne mes bons baisers et j'espère te lire bientôt. Madame Bras à Kongolo via Capetown." Translated message reads, "My very dear Suzanne. This time I obtained your address from your Nounou. I hope you and your dear parents are well. I send you the fisheries so you get an idea of how the negroes organize their fishing. I take the opportunity to wish you all a very happy new year and above all an excellent health and that my suzon always remains at the top of her class. Your small frames are very decorative on my sideboard and make me think of you all. My health is good despite the 7 kilos which I lost. Good kisses dear Suzanne and I hope to read a message from you soon."
Printed text on verso reads: "Edit. par les Frères Maristes, Stanleyville (Congo Belge)." Publisher's logo on recto and verso: "Nels." Partial postmark on verso, postage stamp removed.
sova.eepa.1985-014_ref2686
Local Numbers
EEPA CG-10-07
General
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
See Also
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Orientale Province, Kisangani, (Stanleyville) (0.52047, 25.19165)
Interactive maps
Place
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Democratic Republic of the Congo -- Orientale Province -- Kisangani -- (Stanleyville)
Topic
Fishing
Creator
Marist Brothers
Nells (Brussels)
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Extent
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Date
ca. 1910
Container
Volume 1
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0752
Type
Archival materials
Postcards
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
Postcards
Collection Restrictions
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
EEPA.1985-014_ref2686
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EEPA.1985-014
EEPA
Record ID
ebl-1536871081657-1536871087616-5