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Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 RAS MEMB-RAS MEMB/2-RAS MEMB/2/2
Publication status
Published
Level of description
Subseries
Extent and medium
2 folders
Date(s)
- 2009-2010 (Creation)
- 1979-2005 (Creation)
- 1974-1975 (Creation)
- 1945 (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
Typed lists of membership applications to be tabled at Council meetings, where new members are elected. The lists would usually include the names of the candidate, the proposer and the seconder, and sometimes further biographical information of the candidates. Lists for some years don't seem to be complete.
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