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Planning and invitation of guests

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GB 891 RAS GOV3-RAS GOV3/9-RAS GOV3/9/4-RAS GOV3/9/4/2

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69 pieces

Date(s)

  • 2002 (Creation)

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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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Correspondence and administrative documents concerned with the planning of the Prince of Wales' visit to the Society and invitation of guests. These include: * Internal emails between members of the Society regarding the organisation of the day. * Agendas for planning meetings. * Emails and letters to invite guests to the occasion.. * Emails and letters of acceptance and apologies for the event. * Draft programmes for the event. * Correspondence with suppliers. * Operation Notice for the Visit. * Display Plans.

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Language of material

  • English
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