041528 Accession Number: 041528

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NISSAN ISLAND, NORTHERN SOLOMONS. 1949-09. YOUNG NATIVE WORSHIPPERS AT THE CATHOLIC MISSION CHURCH ON NISSAN ISLAND, 152 MILES EAST OF RABAUL. NATIVES BUILT THE CHURCH FROM OLD ARMY HUTS AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A YOUNG AMERICAN MISSIONARY PRIEST. THE CHURCH IS 106 FEET LONG BY 42 FEET WIDE AND CAN HOUSE 200 NATIVES IN ONE CONGREGATION.

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041528
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Photograph
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Black & white - Film polyester negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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