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↑ Up one levelLetter encouraging membership, 15 March 1938
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Reference code
GB 891 RAS MEMB-RAS MEMB/6-RAS MEMB/6/2-RAS MEMB/6/2/1
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Date(s)
- 15 March 1938 (Creation)
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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.
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Royal Asiatic Society Archives
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Sample letter from the RAS Secretary introducing the Society’s activities and inviting the recipient to join the Society, likely to be addressed to those living outside the UK, dated 15 March 1938.
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