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Library Visitors Book, 1970-1980

Identity area

Reference code

GB 891 RAS COLL5-RAS COLL5/1-COLL5/1/4

Publication status

Published

Level of description

Item

Extent and medium

1 volume

Date(s)

1970-1980 (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

Black cloth-bound volume recording names of individuals visiting the Library from September 1970 to June 1980. These are classified into visits by Fellows and visitors. For visitors, their addresses or affiliation are also given. Some entries are signed by the individuals.