R. Thomson-All Ewe Conference, September 12, 1951.
Scope and Contents note
This collection consists of the personal papers of Ephraim Amu. It includes his seminary notes on courses like Old and New Testament Exegesis, Isagogics, Symbolics,... Ethics, Pastoral Theology and Dogmatics. He took these notes during his education at the Abetifi Basel Mission Seminary where he was trained as a teacher and catechist from 1916 to 1919. The collection also contains 15 diaries from 1930 to 1960 in which his daily activities during those periods were recorded. He also kept newspaper clippings on his musical performances, exploits and efforts in promoting African music. The bulk of his correspondence in this collection transpired during his public service career at Akropong Training College, Achimota College, Kumasi College of Technology and University of Ghana. There was a significant amount of correspondence between him and the people from his hometown (Peki-Avetile). There was also correspondence between him and notable people like K. A. Gbedemah, Ofori Kuma II, Nii Amaa Ollenu, G. A. S. Northcote, Daniel Chapman and J. P. Andrews. The papers include sermons and addresses that were delivered during morning devotions, Sunday morning and evening church meetings and other gatherings. It also contains speeches, lectures and unpublished articles. Other items of interests in the collection include photographs, financial records, invitation cards and articles and lectures specifically on music. As an educationist, he maintained a collection of the Teacher’s Journal that was periodically published by the Director of education in the Gold Coast colony.
See moreDates
- Creation: 1925-1992
Conditions Governing Access note
This collection is open to researchers by appointment. Please contact the Carl Christian Reindorf Archives and Special Collections at +233 508084780 (archives@aci.edu.gh)... for access.
See moreExtent
From the Fonds: 1.67 Linear feet
From the Fonds: 4 boxes: 10 folders; 15 diaries; 12 photographs; 36 exercise and notebooks; 8 journals.
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Christian Reindorf Archives and Special Collection Unit Repository
P. O. Box 76, Akropong - Akuapem
Accra Eastern Region 00233 Ghana
548206638
archives@aci.edu.gh