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Nov. 11, 1952 - AFRICANS BURN DOWN MISSION. After a day of tension in East London, South Africa, following the recent riots in which seven Africans and two Europeans, including a nun, died - Africans burned down the St. Peter Claver Mission. Damage to Roman Catholic buildings is estimated at between £40, 000 and £50, 000. Keystone Photo Shows:- One of the only things which escaped total destruction in the blaze was this crucifix, seen amid the debris of the mission

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13162177
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46150682
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3515px x 5298px (1.1MB)
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Editorial Use Only - No Property or Model Releases. For any non-editorial use, please contact Mary Evans direct
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Keystone Pictures USA

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