Graffiti: 'Kofi is going to the classroom (Kelly, n.d.)

Item — Box: 6, slide: 14.19.11

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Slides of Africa from various sources; these slides document a variety of topics such as agriculture, landscapes, city scenes, villages, architecture, industry, transportation, commerce, and people, from throughout Africa during the 20th century.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1960 - 2000

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations. To inquire about access to this collection, please contact the Herskovits Library at africana@northwestern.edu.

Extent

From the Collection: 99 Boxes (99 slide boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

The young boy in the picture may or may not go to school. In the past, fewer that 50% of children at primary-school age attended grade school. In 1975, nearly 75% of all Ghanaians were illiterate. That is not surprising since the educational system as compared to the U.S is relatively new. Schools, in the Western sense of the world, were established in the early 1900's. Upon Independence, both elementary education and university tuitions were free. It is dubious whether financially troubled Ghana can maintain its free tuition policy, and if it cannot, there will be fewer still Ghanains to go to school. The government recognizes the need for diversification of education and is trying to establish technical training, etc.