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

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.


Order number: MS 380626
Main author: Roberts; E D (fl 1947-1955)
Order: MS 380626
Date(s) of creation: 1947 - 1955
Level: Item
Format: Archive           

Reference number: MS 380326
Order number: MS 380626
Summary: 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.
Main author: Roberts; E D (fl 1947-1955)
Extent: 12pp
Admin 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.
Acquisition: Presented by E. D. Roberts in March 1982
Access status: Open
Language: English
Related material: The original of this article along with other materials related to E. D. Roberts' work in the Gold Coast has been deposited in Rhodes House Library, Oxford University.
Format: Archive           
Access Points - Person, Corporate & Family Names:
Name Code Person, Corporate or Family Name Type of Entity
GB/SOASNAF/P1779 Roberts; E D (fl 1947-1955) Person
Access Points - Places:
Place Code Place Name
2300660 Ghana
1327865 Myanmar