1959 Press Photo Monkey from Bamaka, Africa, Polio Vaccine Study

Monkeys from Bamaka (Africa) for anti-polio vaccine: A shipment of monkeys from Bamako (Equato Ial Africa) travelling by plane arrived at the Orly Airport this morning. These Monkeys, purchased by the Merieux Institute in Lyons, will be used for production of Anti-polio vaccine. Photo shows in air hostess Coaxine one of the monkeys out its cage on arrival at the airport this morning.

Photo measures 8.5 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 04-04-1959.



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