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1.
Nkwatia Kwahu chief and attendants, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Le Chef de Nkwatia et ses attendants." The African chief is shown seated at the center of his entourage. The leader of Nkwatia is depicted in a silk robe and turban and is wearing sandals. Two attendants hold large folded umbrellas.
Subject (Geographic):
Kwahu chief and attendants (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Indigenous populations; Leadership
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Nkwatia Kwahu chief and attendants, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

2.
Mission sawyers at Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Scierus d'Abetifi ̶ Chrétiens." Five men are shown at a saw pit with their tools. A large plank is elevated off the ground to allow the long hand saw to pass through.
Subject (Geographic):
Abetifi (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Building materials
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Mission sawyers at Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

3.
Mission sewing class, Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Nähichule auf der Veranda bei Frau Ramseyer in Abetifi. Here a new card of your mother in the time we were at Abetifi - what a glorious time it was! But not to say that I am not happy now, oh no - so happy!" Mrs. Ramseyer is shown on a porch with a group of young women and girls at the mission during a sewing class.
Subject (Geographic):
Abetifi (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Clergy; Women; Girls; Students
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Mission sewing class, Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

4.
Awaiting inaugural train, Kumasi, Ghana, 1903

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
People are shown lining the tracks in both directions as they watch for the first train to arrive at the station at Kumasi, October 1, 1903. Some military officers are seen near the large umbrellas shading dignitaries, possibly.
Subject (Geographic):
Kumasi (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Railway transport
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Awaiting inaugural train, Kumasi, Ghana, 1903

5.
Collecting cocoa pods, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Mrs. Ramseyer is depicted sitting under a cocoa tree with fruit ready for harvest. A missionary, possibly, stands next to her. Two African men are shown standing under the tree holding bowls of ripe cocoa pods while boys sit on the ground opening the pods.
Subject (Geographic):
Ghana
Subject (Topic):
Clergy; Trees; Food
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Collecting cocoa pods, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

6.
Rev. Ramseyer on a trek, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
The Reverend Ramseyer is shown sitting on a vine covered down tree in the forest with hat and cane in hand. His guide is seen standing nearby.
Subject (Geographic):
Ramseyer on a trek (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Clergy; Forest
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Rev. Ramseyer on a trek, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

7.
Sanctuary of church, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1908

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
The empty sanctuary of Ebenezer Church is shown from the back. Two stained glass windows decorate the wall behind the dais. Wooden pews fill the nave on both sides of the center aisle.
Subject (Geographic):
Kumasi (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Churches
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Sanctuary of church, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1908

8.
Church window, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1908

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
A tall stained glass window of Christ with two little children is depicted. The window is one of two in the wall behind the pulpit at Ebenezer Church.
Subject (Geographic):
Kumasi (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Religious art; Churches
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Church window, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1908

9.
Ebenezer church, Kumasi, ca.1908

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
The mission church at Kumasi is depicted with a tall bell tower with upper landing. A gate is seen at the entrance in the front.
Subject (Geographic):
Kumasi (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Churches
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Ebenezer church, Kumasi, ca.1908

10.
Seminary at Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1902

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
The seminary is depicted with students lined up along the front porch and out into the yard. A large mound of soil with a wheel barrow resting at the edge are shown in the yard.
Subject (Geographic):
Abetifi (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Higher education institutions; Students
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Seminary at Abetifi, Ghana, ca.1902

11.
Ramsayer's wedding anniversary celebration, Abetifi, Ghana, 1891

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
The Rev. and Mrs. Ramseyer are shown with a large group outside the mission at Abetifi on the 50th wedding anniversary. The Rev. Haasis along with native clergy, possibly, pose near the couple. A sign for the mission is seen at the center back of the photo.
Subject (Geographic):
Abetifi (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Clergy; Women; Children; Missionary work
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Ramsayer's wedding anniversary celebration, Abetifi, Ghana, 1891

12.
A mission house, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Mission house or outhouse at one of the mission stations is depicted alone near a road. Several people are shown looking out from the upper porch. A fenced enclosure surrounds the grounds close to the building.
Subject (Geographic):
Ghana
Subject (Topic):
Missionary work
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > A mission house, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

13.
Firing of guns, Ghana, ca.1888-1895

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
A crowd is gathered at the edge of a smoke-filled field under palm trees for a gun firing ceremony or celebration. Two large circular umbrellas used to shelter African chiefs are seen above the crowd. One man holds a drum, possibly, high above his head.
Subject (Geographic):
Ghana
Subject (Topic):
Customs and traditions; Weapons
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Firing of guns, Ghana, ca.1888-1895

14.
Interim mission station, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1896

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Several small thatched roof buildings are shown at the end of a street. A fenced garden area is seen in the foreground near a large shade tree.
Subject (Geographic):
Kumasi (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Missionary work
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Interim mission station, Kumasi, Ghana, ca.1896

15.
Missionaries with soldiers, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Missionaries and military personnel pose together outside a stone building. Several solderies have their arms in slings. Two canons flank the group. The Rev. and Mrs. Ramseyer are seen in the second row.
Subject (Geographic):
Ghana
Subject (Topic):
Clergy; Armed forces; Weapons
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Missionaries with soldiers, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

16.
Missionaries' social gathering, Ghana, ca.1895

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Rev. and Mrs. Ramseyer are shown in Mr. Aeppli's room at a gathering with other missionaries. The room contains a large dining table and several framed pictures are seen on the walls. Cups of tea or coffee are seen on the table.
Subject (Geographic):
Ghana
Subject (Topic):
Clergy; Leisure; Food
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Missionaries' social gathering, Ghana, ca.1895

17.
Missionary's room, Ghana, ca.1885-1902

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
A missionary stands reading in a room next to a small table covered with books a photos. A bed and night table are seen in one corner of the room and a dresser is against an opposite wall. A rifle is shown leaning against the wall near the door.
Subject (Geographic):
Ghana
Subject (Topic):
Clergy; Housing
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Missionary's room, Ghana, ca.1885-1902

18.
Outbuilding at Kumasi mission, Ghana, ca.1903-1908

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
A small mission house is depicted near foundation ruins at Kumasi. Workers can be seen in the road and in the yard near the buildings.
Subject (Geographic):
Kumasi (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Missionary work
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Outbuilding at Kumasi mission, Ghana, ca.1903-1908

19.
Rev. Ramseyer lecturing at exhibition, probably Paris, ca.1885-1895

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Rev. Ramseyer is shown at an exhibition table containing various African artifacts and additional objects of interest, probably at a colonial exhibition. Several of his photographs can be seen on the exhibition wall. The signage is in French.
Subject (Geographic):
Ramseyer lecturing at exhibition (probably Paris)
Subject (Topic):
Exhibitions; Clergy
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Rev. Ramseyer lecturing at exhibition, probably Paris, ca.1885-1895

20.
Kumasi mission, Ghana, ca.1895-1902

Published / Created:
between 1885 and 1895
Call Number:
RG 44
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | n.a.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Lumber for the new mission buildings is shown in a street across from the Ramseyers' interim home. Mrs. Ramseyer is seen sitting on the porch. Two women and two girls are shown preparing food.
Subject (Geographic):
Kumasi
Subject (Topic):
Building materials; Girls; Clergy; Housing; Food
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Kumasi mission, Ghana, ca.1895-1902