Lawton Collection: Education in Southern Rhodesia

Reference	2006/063/001
Archive collection	British Empire & Commonwealth
Level of description	Item
Date	1960s
Description	This film looks at the education of black children in Southern Rhodesia by providing evidence from various schools probably in Goromonzi District. Scenes can be divided up as follows 1. First shots show rural life, with villagers collecting water and gathering in their crops. 2. Next there is an example of primary school education at a Mission School which has been given government funding. 3. Third section shows a small school at a tobacco farm. 4. Goromonzi Senior school is given as an example of a government school. This was a co-educational boarding school near Salisbury and shots show children playing sports such as cricket and swimming, and taking part in dramatics. The film ends with farewell scenes between the pupils.
Extent and medium	1 film 8mm digitised
Access status	Open
Access conditions	None
Physical and technical	Running time: 34:23mins Length: 400ft colour silent
Rights acknowledgement	Rights reserved. Contact Bristol Archives

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