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↑ Up one levelMinutes of General Meetings 9: January 1854 - June 1860
Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 RAS LEC1-RAS LEC1/9
Publication status
Published
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 bound volume
Date(s)
- 7th Jan 1854 - 16th Jun 1860 (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
Minutes of General, Special, and Anniversary Meetings. They give details of Papers read and donations presented, of Members nominated and elected, and changes within the Council.
Handwritten minutes in folio size leatherbound book in reasonable condition.
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Language of material
- English
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