| Places | |
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| Accession Number | 041528 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film polyester negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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NISSAN ISLAND, NORTHERN SOLOMONS. 1949-09. YOUNG NATIVE WORSHIPPERS AT THE CATHOLIC MISSION ...
Description
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.