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↑ Up one levelCyril Alexander Hylands Bequest
Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 RAS FIN-RAS FIN/8-RAS FIN/8/10
Publication status
Published
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
18 items, typed and photocopied.
Date(s)
- 24 October 1975 - 5 April 1979 (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
(1823 - present)
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
Correspondence concerning the bequest of Cyril Rylands to the Royal Asiatic Society including copies of his will, dated 24 October 1975, and executorship statement, dated 31 October 1978. 16 pieces of correspondence, dated 21 February 1978 - 5 April 1979.
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Additional information
Description identifier
gb 891-rasfin/8/10
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