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Reference code
GB 891 RAS COLL2-RAS COLL2/6-RAS COLL2/6/3
Publication status
Published
Level of description
File
Date(s)
- [1999] (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
Draft Library Guide detailing Library Opening Hours, Scope and Coverage of the Collections, Contents, The Reading Room, Loans, Facilities, Reprographic Facilities, and Catalogues. Typed document, 5 pages, but on verso are details of accounts for 1999 and other information pertaining to awards made by the RAS.
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Language of material
- English
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