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Reference code
GB 891 RAS UPE-RAS UPE/2-RAS UPE/2/3
Publication status
Published
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
2 items
Date(s)
- 2nd Jan 1934 (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
Two letters from Col. Hoysted, RAS Secretary, of identical content, one addressed to Messrs A.C. Crockett & Sons, and the other to Sangeraki & Sutcliffe to inquire regarding costs of binding the book to be given as second prize. Two typed letters, both dated 2 January 1934.
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Language of material
- English
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