Search archive
Holdings
↑ Up one levelDisposal of Assets
Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 RAS COLL2-RAS COLL2/2-RAS COLL2/2/1
Publication status
Published
Level of description
File
Date(s)
- 4th Mar 1994 (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
"Disposal of Assets: A Memorandum from the Director". Notice from RAS Director, D.J. Duncanson to inform Fellows not present at the Special General Meeting of 9 December 1993 that there were no further disposals of material of historic interest under consideration or likely to be proposed in the foreseeable future. With this Memorandum is a copy of the "Appendix to Report of Council 1993" regarding the disposal of the Farquhar Albums of drawings of Malaysian wildlife in order to raise funds for the Society. Typed documents.
Conditions of access and use area
Language of material
- English
← Back to results