Town and architecture in Congo, 1885-1940
Theme:
landscape, land transport, religious life, rites and beliefs, buildings, transport, daily life
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Katanga > Tanganyika
Legend:
Led by White Father Victor Roelens, the Baudouinville missionary post, situated by Lake Tanganika and founded round the turn of the century, developed into a major centre of evangelisation. This is indicated by the still impressive neo-Gothic cathedral that dominates the surrounding landscape and can be reached via a long, dead straight road. This type of staged spatial lay-out can be found in numerous missionary posts of the era.
Acquisition related person:
Colonial Office as donor
Date of acquisition:
1941-03-20
Original legend:
L'Eglise
Inventory number:
AP.0.1.4117