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Reference code
GB 891 RAS MEMB-RAS MEMB/2
Publication status
Published
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
4 boxes and 2 folders
Date(s)
- 1932-2010 (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
Membership of the Society has always been open to anyone. Rules governing the types, application and election of members, however, have changed over time. Historically, anyone who was desirous of becoming a member must secure a proposal by current member(s). Members were further classified into Resident Members, those residing or having a place of business in Great Britain or Ireland (later changed to within the London Postal Area only), and Non-Resident Members. These members were also referred to as Ordinary Members in the early 20th century, to differentiate with other special types of membership.
This series contains the papers submitted by individuals for applying membership and lists of applicants prepared for the Council meetings, where new members are elected.
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