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Foreign News October 22, 1950

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

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A traveling exhibition of French books, sponsored by L'Encyclopédie Coloniale et Maritime, will tour French West Africa and French Togoland this month, covering 8,200 miles over seven months with stops in 100 places and lectures on French language and culture.

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Book Exhibition To Tour Africa

BROZZAUILLE. French West Africa-(ANP)- An exhibition of French books will tour French West Africa and French Togoland this month. Sponsors of the tour will be the L'Encyclopédie Coloniale et Maritime.

This is the first traveling exhibition of French books to be organized in overseas territories of France.

This library on wheels will travel 8,200 miles in seven months, stopping in 100 places. Educational lectures on French language and culture which France hopes to impart will be given.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

French Book Exhibition Africa Tour Colonial Territories Educational Lectures French Culture

Where did it happen?

French West Africa And French Togoland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

French West Africa And French Togoland

Event Date

This Month

Outcome

first traveling exhibition of french books in overseas territories; will travel 8,200 miles in seven months, stopping in 100 places, with educational lectures on french language and culture.

Event Details

An exhibition of French books will tour French West Africa and French Togoland this month, sponsored by L'Encyclopédie Coloniale et Maritime. This is the first traveling exhibition of French books organized in France's overseas territories. Described as a library on wheels, it will include educational lectures on French language and culture.

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