The notes contain a brief outline of the education system in the Gold Coast up to 1955. Reference is also made to various Methodists working in the Gold Coast at the time.
Notes of E. D. Roberts, 1982, describing the development of education in pre-independent Africa, written from his experience in the Gold Coast [Ghana], West Africa, 1947-1955
This material is held atSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 102 MS 380326
- Dates of Creation
- 1947 - 1955
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 12pp
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
In 1947 E. D. Roberts went to the Gold Coast as officer in charge of publications at the Department of Education. He soon became involved in the inspection of education in the area of Sekondi. In September 1948 Roberst became District Education Officer of the Cape Coast, Saltpond and Winnaba Disctricts and progressed to Provincial Education Officer of the Western Province in March 1949.
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Presented by E. D. Roberts in March 1982