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Holdings
↑ Up one level1823-1950
Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 RAS COLL5-RAS COLL5/1
Publication status
Published
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
1 bound volume and 1 archival folder, handwritten and typed
Date(s)
- 1823-1950 (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
(1823-)
Biographical history
The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
Repository
Royal Asiatic Society Archives
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Records created in the early use and research of the collections. These include a ledger, correspondence and collection information.
System of arrangement
This material was subdivided into 3 series:
* RAS COLL5/1/1 - Museum Visitors
* RAS COLL5/1/2 - Correspondence
* RAS COLL5/1/3 - Collections Information
Conditions of access and use area
Language of material
- English
- French
Additional information
Description identifier
gb891-rascoll5/1
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