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Reference code
GB 891 RAS GOV1-RAS GOV1/12
Publication status
Published
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 bound volume
Date(s)
- 16th Jan 1871 - 20th Apr 1891 (Creation)
- 16th Jul 1840 - 7th Feb 1852 (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
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Scope and content
At the beginning of the Book are signed minutes for the Publications Committee, 1840-1852. These are followed by Proceeding of the Council of the Royal Asiatic Society, 1871-1891, signed minutes. Also includes:
* Proceedings of the Council of the Royal Asiatic Society Special Meeting, 26 June 1885
* Proceedings of the Sub-Committee of the Royal Asiatic Society, 6 Sep 1895
* Memo with regard to the Salary of the Secretary Special Meeting of the Council 2 November 1895
Hardcover bound lined notebook with red/brown leather cover. New binding. Handwritten.
There are several inserts:
* Newspaper cutting concerning the "Endowment of Oriental Studies at Oxford" inserted into Minutes for 18 June 1877
* Handwritten note inserted into Minutes for 17 December 1877 "From the Publishers: Vedische Mythologie, A. Hillebrand"
* Handwritten letter inserted into Minutes for 21 June 1886 with report from Committee appointed to consider the letter concerning the study of Eastern languages in England, Signed Robert Madagan. Also Letter inserted into Minutes for 21 June 1886 regarding the Seventh International Oriental Congress, signed J. Buhler
* Minutes for adjourned Special Meeting of Council of RAS, 3 January 1887
* Letter inserted into Minutes for 18 July 1887 concerning proposal for thanks to be given to F J [Goldsmid] for his role as Secretary to the Society
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Language of material
- English
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