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Ref NoMCR/10/6/12
Alt Ref NoMR/471
geographical classification 10.32
TitleGold Coast: Miscellaneous
DescriptionManuscript and typescript letters and reports, printed documents and press cuttings regarding botanical and economic subjects relating to the Gold Coast [Ghana]. Includes information regarding specimens and seeds sent to, or requested from Kew, botanical training given at Kew, and the cultivation of economic products including rubber, camphor, mahogany (Khaya ivorensis), hibiscus (sabdariffa). Includes letters to Prain, Chipp, Hill and Cotton, and letters and memorandums from Prain, Chipp, Hill and Stapf. Includes correspondence with the Colonial Office and Imperial Institute.

Volume includes the following index:

-- Aburi Botanic Garden --
(F41).

-- Alienation of Tribal Lands --
(Ff25-37) Comprises:

- GOLD COAST. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO THE ALIENATION OF TRIBAL LANDS (London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1911).

-- Alstonia --
(Ff92).

-- Bungu --
(Ff53-56) Papers regarding identification of 'bungu' as Caratotheca sesamoides.

-- Chipp, T F --
(Ff170-181) Papers regarding study at Kew, and completion of his LIST OF TREES, SHRUBS AND CLIMBERS.

-- Greene, Capt G --
(Ff182-189) Papers including sketch map.

-- Hewison, H K --
(Ff90-91) Papers regarding studies at Kew.

-- Howes, F N --
(Ff83-90) Papers regarding appointment as Botanist in the Research Branch of the Department of Agriculture, Gold Coast.

-- Irvine, F R --
(Ff119-122, 148-164) Papers regarding studies at Kew.

-- Picralima --
(Ff67-76) Papers regarding Picralima Klaineana, 'Aboe-akoe'.

-- Reports --
(Ff1, 5-11, 14-15, 57-64, 123-140) With associated correspondence.

-- Yams --
(Ff47-52) Papers regarding sending specimens.

Volume also includes (ff77-81) papers regarding The Gold Coast Agricultural and Commercial Society, (ff165-168) papers regarding training of F A Robb [Assistant Superintendent of Agriculture in the Gold Coast] at Kew, and further information about articles sent to Kew for the Museum, or specimens sent to Kew for identification.
Date1907-29 Jun 1928
FormatManuscript papers
Specimen
Published documents
Press cuttings
Collection TitleMiscellaneous Reports
LevelFile
Extent1 volume
LanguageEnglish
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