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Memorandum relating to membership and subscription, 1990-2000

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Reference code

GB 891 RAS MEMB-RAS MEMB/6-RAS MEMB/6/1-RAS MEMB/6/1/8

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Published

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1 bundle

Date(s)

  • 1990-2000 (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

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Scope and content

Memorandum relating to membership and subscription, 1990-2000, prepared by Natalie Shokoohy, RAS Secretary, [for the Council's use], concerning number of members, paid and unpaid subscription figures, election of members in 1997, and computerisation of membership records in 1995.

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