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Papers collected in connection with the book Achimota: the Early Years by C. Kingsley Williams, 1921-1960

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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 282/5
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The book was published by Longmans in 1962.

Comprises:

  1. (fols. 1-292) papers as listed by Williams; see below, 1921-1960
  2. (fols. 293-348) file of miscellaneous papers, which include copies of articles on Achimota by Norman Leys and D.A. Chapman, 1927-1959.

Williams' list of papers enclosed in MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 282/5 is as follows:

  1. '1. Dr Norman Leys: The Gold Coast - A private and confidential report to the Labour Party April 1933'
  2. '2. Dr Norman Leys: Letter to A.G. Fraser 21st March 1933'
  3. '3. Revd C.F. Andrews: Notes on his visit to Achimota'; '4-13 Papers of Canon R.W. Stopford (now Bishop of London) sent to W.E.F. WARD Esq. C.M.G., 19th August 1952':-
  4. '4. C.G. Wise - Teacher Training in Achimota 1941/43'
  5. '5. Miss. W. Blackwood - Physical Training 1941/43'
  6. '6. R. Simpson: Zoological & Geological Museums, Achimota 1921/22'
  7. '7. R. Simpson: Anthropology Museum 1931/3'
  8. '8. P.E.B. Brown: Hobbies 1921/23'
  9. '9. M.A. Ribero: Achimota Junior Red Cross Link 1941/43'
  10. '10. E. Boateng: The Junior Plato Club 1943/44'
  11. '11. F.W. Thompson: College grounds and gardens 1941/2'
  12. '12. F.W. Thompson: College grounds and gardens 1943'
  13. '13. F.W. Thompson: College Farm 1941/42'
  14. '14. D.A. Chapman: Headmaster, Achimota School - CHANGING PATTERS OF READING, Conference at Kumasi 27th March 1960...'
  15. '15. HIGHER EDUCATION FOR WEST AFRICA: Preliminary Memorandum by R.C. Blumer 3/7/39'
  16. '16. Advisory Committee on Education in the Colonies (Colonial Office) MINUTES of 103rd Meeting 16th May/40'
  17. '17. Institute of West African Culture: Memorandum by H.V. Meyerowitz and E. Amu, 1937'
  18. '18. Institute of West African Culture: Interim Report of Committee 1938'
  19. '18a. Institute of West African Culture: Memorandum 1940'
  20. '19. Institute of West African Culture: Draft by R.W. Stopford'
  21. '20. Institute of West African Culture: Memorandum 14/4/41'
  22. '21. Institute of West African Culture: Correspondence 27/6/42'
  23. '22. Institute of West African Culture: Report of the Investigator'
  24. '23. Talk by Mr Noel Hall - 25th October 1944'
  25. '24. Achimota Crafts Settlement Products Association'
  26. '25. Miscellaneous Correspondence'
  27. '26. Memorandum on Museum by H.V. Meyerowitz 27/6/37'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1921-1960

Extent

348 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 282/5

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