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R.A.S. Minutes Book

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Reference code

GB 891 RAS GOV1-RAS GOV1/16

Publication status

Published

Level of description

File

Extent and medium

1 bound volume

Date(s)

  • 15th Jan 1931 - 10th Dec 1942 (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

Minutes of the Proceedings of the Council; signed minutes. Also includes: * Proceedings of Library Committee, Finance Committee, Publications Committee, and Ways and Means Committee * Letter from Carnegie UK Trust, solicitor's letter re BC Law Trust * Memorandum from the Honorary Treasurer regarding a meeting with the Duke of Westminster's solicitor concerning the possibility of a rent reduction * Letter from RAS secretary to the Times re 'Asian Art' Brief incomplete index at back of volume. Large red leather bound book, typed pages glued into it. Cover in good condition.

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Language of material

  • English
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