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Siam Society
Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 RAS ALL9
Publication status
Published
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
3 items
Date(s)
- 1954 - 1980 (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The Siam Society Under Royal Patronage was established in 1904 with a mission to promote knowledge of the culture, history, arts and natural sciences of Thailand as well as those of neighbouring countries. The Society's activities are guided by its motto: "Knowledge Gives Rise to Friendship" and it welcomes visitors of all nationalities, including non-members, to visit its facilities and join its activities.
(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 papers were sent and received by the Royal Asiatic Society in the course of its business.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The material is part of the institutional records of the Society from its dealings with other organisations.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Material from the interaction of the Siam Society and the Royal Asiatic Society. These are:
* Letter from the President, Royal Asiatic Society, to H.H. Prince Dhani Nivat, President, Siam Society, to congratulate the Siam Society on its Jubilee. Typed, dated 18 February 1954.
* "Siam Society - 75 years" - printed pamphlet produced to mark the 75th anniversary of the Siam Society in 1979.
* Letter from D.J. Duncanson, Director, Royal Asiatic Society, to The President, Siam Society, to send the commemorative publication celebrating 150 years of the Royal Asiatic Society. Typed, dated 27 May 1980.
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
- Thai
Additional information
Related units of description
The Journal of the Siam Society forms part of this Society's Collections. More details can be found in our Library catalogue: https://ras.koha-ptfs.co.uk/.
Description identifier
gb891-rasall9
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