Name/Title
The White Fathers of AfricaEntry/Object ID
2024.35.14Description
Color postcard showing three priests in vestments standing by a sign reading "White Fathers." The former Stony Wold Sanatorium chapel can be seen behind them. Printed caption on reverse reads, "The White Fathers of Africa. White Fathers, N.Y. The White Fathers are a society of Priests and Brothers who dedicate their lives for the conversion of Africa. They are the largest Catholic missionary society working in Africa today, numbering well over 2500 Fathers and Brothers on active duty in their mission fields of North, West and Central Africa." Printed by Pierson Studio, Lake Placid, NY. Used, divided back, not postmarked. No message on reverse, but mailing address has been filled out: Mr. and Mrs. John McVey, 14 Bethlehem Place, Poughkeepsie, NY.Subject Place
Sanatorium
Stony Wold SanatoriumBody of Water
Lake KushaquaTown
FranklinState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Churches, Sanatoriums, Tuberculosis, PriestsPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photochrome (1930-Present)Dimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
