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The Pearson Archive
The Pearson family in the early years. Little Keith is in front. The awe-inspiring concave
shaped classroom block is seen in the background. Regarding the architecture of the campus,
Rev. Pearson said, "The Government appointed two very eminent architects, Maxwell Fry and
Jane Drew, as the architects for the school. I first of all visited them in their offices
in London to discuss their ideas and plans and they later came out to Kumasi to have a look
at the actual site. In their day their designs were very new and experimental – especially
the roof of the Assembly Hall and the curving classroom block. When they were built they
attracted much favourable attention. The contractor responsible for building the school
was E. Tonone, an Italian company."
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Mrs. Pearson is leaving for Cape Coast.
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The first Prempeh First Lady is standing on the balcony of the Headmaster's house.
The Pearsons were married on 18 December 1941 in the chapel at Wesley College, where Rev.
Pearson taught. They met for the first time in
January 1939, when Rev. Pearson was asked if he
would show a newly-arrived missionary around.
Irene Dixon was going to be joining the staff at
Mofratro School and Teacher Training College. The rest is history!
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Keith and his father on Prempeh campus in the early years.
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Keith Pearson playing with toys at home in the early years.
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Mrs. Pearson discussing issues with the teaching staff at The Staff Common Room. The Assistant headmaster, Mr. CJ Bannerman is on the left.
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Headmaster Pearson points something out to his deputy, Mr. Bannerman, who was a great pianist.
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Keith is seen here watching the pioneer students.
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