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Ghana (nation)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1719 Collections and/or Records:

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Old thicket, fetish grove, Keta, 1939

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448V/61
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Many images of woodland and logging scenes. The original numbering of the images has been followed.

Dates: 1939
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Old Type house for Europeans, Accra, Gold Coast, 1924

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448L/66
Scope and Contents

Identified by Guggisberg as the home of Mr and Mrs Bettington , ‘among the shrubs and roses we can see the Inspector-General of Police in one of his rare restful moments, with the lady to whom so many of us in this country owe gratitude beside him. She herself is a wonderful bit of propaganda, for has she not lived in West Africa for 28 years?'

Dates: 1924
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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On the Kumasi-Bibiani road in south Ashanti, through farmed semi-deciduous forest, 1938 - 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448V/52
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Many images of woodland and logging scenes. The original numbering of the images has been followed.

Dates: 1938 - 1948
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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On the playing fields, 1950 - 1957

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448I/120
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Collection of loose prints with duplicates measuring, unless stated, approximately 210 x 160 mm. The collection contains a variety of photographs, some of them taken by the Information Services of the Gold Coast/Ghana, while others are amateur photographs. Nos 1-5, showing Fraser in the Principal's house are clearly pre-1935, when he left Achimota. The majority date from Mr Winlaw's Headship and include a number of views of buildings put up in that period, particularly the Assembly Hall...
Dates: 1950 - 1957
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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On the road, 1939

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448O/148
Scope and Contents

85 x 60 mm.

Dates: 1939
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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On the road to Kumasi, 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448U/8
Scope and Contents

195 x 145 mm. View of a village taken from the side of the road.

Dates: 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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On the steps of Government House Accra, 1919 - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448L/21
Scope and Contents

215 x 150 mm. Written on the back of is ‘Old Comrades Association Government House’. Two large groups of men and women in evening dress or uniform. Guggisberg, in tropical military uniform, is seated in the centre with Lady Guggisberg, in evening dress with the insignia of the C.B.E.

Dates: 1919 - 1929
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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On the steps of Government House Accra, 1919 - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448L/22
Scope and Contents

200 x 150 mm. Two large groups of men and women in evening dress or uniform. Guggisberg, in tropical military uniform, is seated in the centre with Lady Guggisberg, in evening dress with the insignia of the C.B.E.

Dates: 1919 - 1929
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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One of the Assistants to the Principal, Mr. H.C. Neill, 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/197
Scope and Contents

Portrait of H.C. Neill seated at his desk. The typewritten caption on the reverse continues 'who has been on the staff since 1926 and is in charge of the Secondary Department'.

Dates: 1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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One of the Assistants to the Principal, Mr. J.R. Marshall who has been on the staff of the College since 1929, 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/196
Scope and Contents

Portrait of J.R. Marshall seated at his desk. The typewritten caption on the reverse continues 'and is in charge of Post-Matriculation classes and the Teacher Training Department'.

Dates: 1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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One of the boarding houses, 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448H/74
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: A collection of photographs taken by the Ministry of Information West African Photographic Service, giving a comprehensive record of the varied aspects of the College's work. These pictures have been extensively reproduced in books and articles. As Dr. R.W. Stopford is shown as Principal, a post he held from 1941 to 1945, they must date from this period. The Library has three different groups of photographs drawn from this series, two of which form this collection:(A) 55, 260 x...
Dates: 1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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One of the cows being milked at the Department of Animal Health Experimental Livestock Farm near Accra, Gold Coast [i.e. Ghana], 1940 - 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/258
Scope and Contents

The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'Milking takes place twice daily and all milk yields are carefully recorded'.

Dates: 1940 - 1949
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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One of the gir1s' boarding houses, 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448H/79
Scope and Contents

Some of the girls outside a boarding house.

Dates: 1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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One of the girls' Boarding Houses, 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/214
Scope and Contents

Exterior view of the two storey building.

Dates: 1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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One year farm regrowth in Keta District, 1939

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448V/73
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Many images of woodland and logging scenes. The original numbering of the images has been followed.

Dates: 1939
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Open air play, C.H.N. Students, Ghana. Tuberculosis and world health, 1965

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043UU/158
Scope and Contents From the File:

Coloured slides, 50 x 50 mm, mostly Kodak, originally stored in a carrying case. They relate to nursing in Nigeria and Ghana.

Dates: 1965
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Y3043UU/134 is missing.
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Open grassland, Sampa, North Ashanti, 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448V/22
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Many images of woodland and logging scenes. The original numbering of the images has been followed.

Dates: 1948
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Open grassland, Sampa, North Ashanti, 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448V/25
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Many images of woodland and logging scenes. The original numbering of the images has been followed.

Dates: 1948
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Opening of a new Court by the Chief Commissioner of Ashante, Mr. Edward Hawkesworth, 1944

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448P/21
Scope and Contents

200x132mm. Canham is on the left.

Dates: 1944
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Opening of the Accra Water Works: after the fountain was unveiled], 1914-01-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448L/30
Scope and Contents

210 x 140 mm.

Dates: 1914-01-10
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Opening of the Accra Water Works: after the fountain was unveiled], 1914-01-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448L/31
Scope and Contents

205 x 140 mm. On the fountain can be discerned an inscription recording the laying of the stone by Sir John Rodger, Governor of the Gold Coast, 1910.

Dates: 1914-01-10
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Opening of the Accra Water Works: Car and Guard of Honour awaiting the Governor], 1914-01-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448L/33
Scope and Contents

205 x 140 mm.

Dates: 1914-01-10
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Opening of the Accra Water Works: Clifford speaking; in the foreground is an ornamental fountain shrouded in cloth], 1914-01-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448L/29
Scope and Contents

200 x 140 mm.

Dates: 1914-01-10
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Opening of the Accra Water Works: General view of the ceremony], 1914-01-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448L/28
Scope and Contents

205 x 140 mm.

Dates: 1914-01-10
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Opening of the Accra Water Works: Party leaving the dais], 1914-01-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448L/32
Scope and Contents

200 x 140 mm.

Dates: 1914-01-10
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).