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Reference code
GB 891 RAS COLL2-RAS COLL2/3-RAS COLL2/3/5
Publication status
Published
Level of description
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Date(s)
- 5th May 2005 (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland
(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
"Action Plan for the RAS Collections". Document laying out reports on the state of the Collections and priorities for action in their continuing care. Written by Kathy Lazenblatt, Librarian, and Helen Cordell, Honorary Librarian. Electronic document.
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Language of material
- English
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