Explore the Carl Christian Reindorf Archives
About this Site
The Carl Christian Reindorf Archives (CCRA) at the Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture (ACI) preserves a wealth of historical materials, including documents, rare books, artifacts, maps, manuscripts, letters, and audiovisual items. These resources provide insights into historical events, cultures, and communities items offering valuable insights into past events, people, and cultures, while safeguarding a wide range of records connected to communities, church activities, mission work, and the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. These items offer a comprehensive and insightful glimpse into the past, documenting significant events, figures, and moments in Ghana's religious and cultural history, African Christianity, and the African influence on Global Christianity.
Located in the Johannes Gottlieb Zimmermann Library Complex, Akuapem-Akropong, Ghana, we are open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM GMT. For inquiries or to plan a visit, email us at archives@aci.edu.gh . More details are available on our archives website .
Some materials may have specific use or access restrictions due to condition, copyright, or confidentiality. Donors wishing to contribute to our collection are required to complete a Deed of Gift to formalize the transfer.
Requesting Materials
You can request items directly from the archival catalog by using the action buttons in each item's section. Please ensure your request includes detailed notes for efficient processing.
Materials in the catalog are curated to support research, teaching, and personal study. Most materials are non-circulating and must be used onsite. Advance notice may be required for off-site materials.
To enhance your searches, utilize the following tips:
- Use an asterisk (*) for wildcard searches (e.g., "minute*").
- Combine criteria like record type, date range, or location to refine results.
- Enclose phrases in quotation marks for exact matches (e.g., "baptismal").
- Create advanced searches by adding new lines with the plus (+) button.
- Use Boolean operators like AND, OR, and NOT to combine or exclude terms.
For more guidance, please refer to the search tips section or contact the archives team.