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Reference code
GB 891 RAS SESQ-RAS SESQ/17-RAS SESQ/17/1
Publication status
Published
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Extent and medium
24 items typed and handwritten
Date(s)
- 1970 - 1974 (Creation)
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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.
_Calver_
_Gerald A._
_b 1947_
Repository
Royal Asiatic Society Archives
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Correspondence concerning the administration of the Sesquicentenary Appeal. These include:
* Correspondence with G.A. Calver, dated 2 October 1970 - 5 December 1974, 15 items.
* Correspondence regarding printing of brochures, 6 items.
* Letter to R.K. Swan regarding India tours, dated 24 October 1970, 1 item.
* Postcard from B.W. Robinson to John Hansman saying he was ready to sign more appeal letters, 1 item.
* Letter from H.W. Bailey to John Hansman to return the signed letter, dated 3 April 1972, 1 item.
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Language of material
- English
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