Accra (inhabited place)
Found in 140 Collections and/or Records:
A cross-section of Representatives of Universities and other Institutions, 1961-11-25
140 x 105 mm.
A cross-section of Representatives of Universities and other Institutions, 1961-11-25
140 x 105 mm.
A market scene, Accra - Gold Coast [i.e. Ghana], 1924
Salaga Market. A market scene on the great trade routes between Coomassie, the capital of Ashanti, and Timbuctoo'.
Guggisberg stated: '...the old market with its wealth of colouring, its movement, its sunshine and shade...' (Guggisberg, Gold Coast News, no.25).
A palaver of chiefs, Accra, Gold Coast, 1924
(PC29).
A palaver of chiefs, Accra, Gold Coast [i.e. Ghana], 1924
The caption on the reverse reads: 'A Palaver of Chiefs, Accra, Gold Coast. The scene depicts a meeting of chiefs under one of the great ficus trees in the courtyard of Christiansborg Castle, the official residence of the Governors of the Gold Coast. These durbars are a riot of colour owing to the great state umbrellas carried over the heads of the local potentates and the brilliant clothes worn by all in attendance'.
A scene during the Chancellor’s Procession, 1961-11-25
140 x 105 mm.
A ward in the hospital for Africans, Accra, Gold Coast [i.e. Ghana], 1924
Accra, 1911 - 1929
Postcard published by L. Schaller, Stuttgart. Copyright Basel Mission. Marked A to D on front, with key written on back: ‘A. Where we land. B. Basel Mission Depot now Commonwealth Trust Ltd. C. Church. D. Bishop’s Bungalow.’
Accra from Government House, Gold Coast [i.e. Ghana], 1924
Accra Passengers being lowered to surf boats by “Mammy Chair”, 1928 - 1939
Accra Plains, infra red, 1939
Many images of woodland and logging scenes. The original numbering of the images has been followed.
Accra Races; Sir Hugh and Lady Clifford, 1911 - 1919
200 x 135 mm. View of the enclosure, with Sir Hugh Clifford on a balcony watching the race through binoculars.
Accra, surf boats, 1930 - 1939
'No. 111' printed on bottom right corner.
Accra Surf boats, 1928 - 1939
Accra Town Council Golden Jubilee, 1940 - 1959
165 x 116 mm. The caption on the reverse reads 'The Anniversary Meeting of the Council in progress'.
Aerial view of the University, 1961-11-25
140 x 105 mm.
African Mothers & children at Accra baby show, 1920 - 1929
195 x 150 mm. General group.
[Band about to play], 1940-06
A handwritten note, in the same hand as the envelope captions, reads 'Accra 1939 or 1940. March past of Gold Coast Regiment before going to E Africa. Salute taken by H.E. Sir Arnold Hodson, Governor. Regiment com. [?commanded] by Brigadier Richards. This was the only series of photographs taken of it occasion [sic]'. The negative envelope is numbered '22'. The negative itself is numbered '29'.
[Band about to play], 1940-06
A print measuring 180 x 130 mm. A handwritten note, in the same hand as the envelope captions, reads 'Accra 1939 or 1940. March past of Gold Coast Regiment before going to E Africa. Salute taken by H.E. Sir Arnold Hodson, Governor. Regiment com. [?commanded] by Brigadier Richards. This was the only series of photographs taken of it occasion [sic]'.
Barrister E.C. Quist O.B.E. becomes First African President of the Gold Coast [i.e. Ghana] Legislative Council, 1949
160 x 111 mm. View looking down on the Council Chamber, with Quist seated in the Speaker's chair in the centre. Sir Emmanuel Charles Quist (d. 1959) served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Gold Coast from 1949-57.
Blowing of ‘Mmenson’ after the Installation, 1961-11-25
140 x 105 mm.
Christiansborg, 1950 - 1969
View of archway with monogram and date 1790 over it.
Christiansborg, 1950 - 1969
65 x 110 mm. Distant view of the chapel (which survived the earthquake) with monogram and date 1791 over the doorway, framed by tree and another building.
Christiansborg, 1950 - 1969
View of the south block and windows of ballroom.
Christiansborg, 1950 - 1969
65 x 110 mm. Balconies of south block, which became Government House.