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Papers of Terence A. Phelps
Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 TP
Publication status
Published
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
1 archival box
Date(s)
- 1993 - 2009 (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Terence A. Phelps was an independent British researcher who became interested in the controversy concerning excavations in Northern India. He died in February 2018.
Repository
Royal Asiatic Society Archives
Archival history
This material was mostly sent to Michael Willis from Terence Phelps and others.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The material was donated to the Royal Asiatic Society by Michael Willis in October 2021. A small amount had been previously sent to the Society by Terence Phelps.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The papers contain correspondence with Michael Willis, article written by Phelps and others; and other correspondence. These are all concerning excavations in Northern India particularly around relics concerned with the origins of Buddha.
System of arrangement
These papers were created into 3 series:
* TP/1 Correspondence with Michael Willis
* TP/2 Articles
* TP/3 Further Correspondence
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open. Please contact the archivist. Details can be found here : https://royalasiaticarchives.org/. 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
Allied to this material are the Papers of William Claxton Peppé.
Description identifier
gb891-tp
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