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  • Young African girl seated in front of mud wall, Ghana, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard shows child seated on wooden bench. The front is marked "No. 77." The back is labeled "Copyright of Methodist Book Depots, Cape Coast, Gold Coast." There is a handwritten comment in English: "This is my darling." JPG file (110 KB)

  • Village along Ashanti Road, Ghana, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Colored Postcard has a printed caption "Christiansborg, Gold Coast, W.-A. Ashanti Road." The back is labeled "Copyright ofEvangelische Missionsgesellschaft in Basel Book Depot, Accra. W.-Africa. No. 9." JPG file (134 KB)

  • African marching band in uniform, Ghana, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "No. 31 - Gold Coast Regimental Band." The men are in formation and playing various instruments including drums, tuba, and saxophone." The back is labeled "Copyright of Methodist Book Depots, Cape Coast, Gold Coast." JPG file (107 KB)

  • Street scene in front of railway station, Ghana, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Railway Station - No. 130." It shows numerous Africans in indigenous and Western dress, waiting, or walking along road, some carrying items on their heads. The back is labeled "Copyright of Methodist Book Depots, Cape Coast, Gold Coast." JPG file (113 KB)

  • Drawing of the Old Fort, Kumasi, Ghana, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "The Old Fort, Kumasi - No. 19." The back is labeled "Copyright of Methodist Book Depots, Cape Coast, Gold Coast." There is a handwritten message on the back:" A present from Emman Williams to his beloved friend Clifford Russel JPG file (114 KB)

  • African men preparing palm oil, Ghana, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard shows men working with simple tools in a jungle setting. The back is labeled "Copyright ofEvangelische Missionsgesellschaft in Basel Book Depot, Accra. W.-Africa. No. 27." JPG file (190 KB)

  • Riverside scene in Ghana, ca. 1913

    Date: 1913~
    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Colored Postcard has a printed caption "Kpong Gold Coast W.-A. At the Wolta Riverside." The back is labeled "Copyright of theEvangelische Missionsgesellschaft in Basel Book Depot, Accra. W.-Africa. No. 24." There is a handwritten message in English on the back that is dated 15-3-13." JPG file (1...

  • Students and staff of A.M.E. Zion school, Ghana, 1933

    Date: 1933
    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard shows young male students and two teachers posed with a sign that reads "1933 - There is more beyond - A.M.E. Zion School - Pupils. Kumasi, Ashanti - Motto: Virtues in Ardus." JPG file (159 KB)

  • African school children washing desks, Ghana, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Cleaning Time - No. 26." Printed in Great Britain, the back is labeled "Copyright of Methodist Book Depots, Cape Coast, Gold Coast." JPG file (99 KB)

  • African health worker at dispensary, Ghana, n.d.

    Contributing Institution: Yale Divinity Library
    Description: Postcard has a printed caption "Village Dispensary - No. 134." Printed in Great Britain, the back is labeled "Copyright of Methodist Book Depots, Cape Coast, Gold Coast." JPG file (65 KB)