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Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 RAS COLL2-RAS COLL2/1-RAS COLL2/1/1-RAS COLL2/1/3
Publication status
Published
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
Typed, 5 pieces.
Date(s)
- 16 June 2005 (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
(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
'Royal Asiatic Society: Deposit of Manuscripts, Archives and Private Papers' - policy document concerning the acquisition of these types of material, created for the Council Meeting of 16 June 2005.
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Additional information
Description identifier
gb 891 ras coll2/1/3
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