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Date(s)
- 1948 - 1950 (Creation)
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Name of creator
Name of creator
Biographical history
Lionel David Barnett born in Liverpool and educated in Liverpool and Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1899, he joined the British Museum as Assistant Keeper in the Department of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts. In 1908 he became Keeper, remaining in… read more
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There is no material directly related to the conferment of the Medal. For this see Related Material. However there is a single letter from The Royal Society to Mrs M. Davis, Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, to explain the position of the Royal… read more
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Language of material
- English
Allied materials area
Related units of description
In the Minutes for the Council Meeting of 22 April 1948, it was recorded that since gold was unobtainable, then replica Gold Medals would be awarded with a cash equivalent. In the Council Minutes for 20 April 1940, it was resolved unanimously that the… read more