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- 1990 - 1998 (Creation)
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3 items typed with handwritten annotations
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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.
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A Special General Meeting was held on 10 May 1990 for the adoption of new Byelaws on entry procedure and on 10 October 1991 for a change to the Byelaw concerning the auditors of the Society. On 9 December 1993 the Meeting was held to consider the resolutions concerning disposal of the Society's assets. A further Special General Meeting was held on 14 May 1998 for further amendments of the Byelaws. The material is:
Special General Meeting 10 May 1990
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Notice of the meeting with a Note from the President and a copy of the Proposed Byelaws, dated 24 April 1990.
Special General Meeting 10 October 1991
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Notice of the meeting with a Note from the Honorary Treasurer, dated 3 September 1991.
Special General Meeting 9 December 1993
- Notice of a Special General Meeting to be held on 9 December 1993, including a statement by the President and an Extract of the President's address of 13 May 1993. The notice concerns sales of major assets. Sent by Lydia Collins, Secretary, dated 1 December 1993.
- Minutes of the Special General Meeting of 9 December 1993, 2 pieces, signed Dennis Duncanson, dated 13 January 1994.
- List and signatures of attendees at the Meeting, handwritten, 3 pieces.
- Correspondence from Fellows concerning the Meeting and expressing their views and requesting to speak, 41 pieces, handwritten and typed, dated 3 November 1993 - 4 January 1994.
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Notification from D.J. Duncanson, Director, to the Fellows unable to be present at the Special General Meeting. He informs of the two major resolutions adopted at the meeting.
Special General Meeting 14 May 1998
- Notice of a Special General Meeting to be held on 14 May 1998 to consider proposed amendments to the Byelaws.
- List and signatures of attendees at the Meeting, handwritten, 2 pieces.
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- English