Leeds Collection: 6: Travels in Ghana and Togoland 1950s

This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2001/108/006).

Synopsis

The Afram Plains (Volta Lake) N. Territories & Togoland: journeys across country to Agricultural shows, showing life in various cities, towns and villages on the plains, in the bush and on the coast. Shots include European family life in Ghana, local farming methods, crafts and fishing. Also the setting up and running of cocoa plantations and European farms.

Production / Donor Details: Mr. Leeds was an Agricultural Officer in Ghana between 1939 and 1958.

 

Titles

  • Leeds Collection: 6: Travels in Ghana and Togoland 1950s (Archive)
Series Title:
Leeds Collection
 

Technical Data

Year:
1950
Running Time:
approx. 13 minutes.
Film Gauge (Format):
8mm VHS
Sound:
Mute
Footage:
approx 160 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Details
See synopsis