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Holdings
Oriental Societies
Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 RAS ALL
Publication status
Published
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
2 items
Date(s)
- [1990] (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
Archival history
These are administrative documents produced by the Society.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
These documents were made by the Royal Asiatic Society in the course of their business activities.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Two lists of Oriental Societies, one detailing their founding dates; and the other giving addresses.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open. Please contact the archivist using the email address given here. The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment is made via phone or email. Please bring photo ID.
Conditions governing reproduction
Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.
Language of material
- English
Additional information
Related units of description
Material held by the Royal Asiatic Society about individual Societies is also catalogued on Archives Hub. and within this catalogue.
Description identifier
gb891-rasall
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