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Correspondence with Michael Tingay

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GB 891 RAS UPE-RAS UPE/29-RAS UPE/29/2-RAS UPE/29/2/7

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2 items

Date(s)

  • 1970 (Creation)

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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.

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Royal Asiatic Society Archives

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Two Letters: * Letter from Michael Tingay to RAS to submit the title "The Growth and Development of Masjed-e Suleyman in relation to the oil industry" for the Prize Essay Competition. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 30 May 1970. * Letter from RAS Secretary to Michael Tingay to inform him that his essay title had been approved. Typed, 1 side, dated 12 June 1970.

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  • English
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