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- 1991 - 2000 (Creation)
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1 archival folder
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Administrative 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.
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Material from events in the 1991-2000:
1998-1999
Visit of the Chinese Ambassador to the Society's premises on 10 July 1998 to see some of the Society's treasures. This was followed by the Ambassador giving a lecture at the Society on 11 November 1999.
- Correspondence concerning the Chinese Ambassador's visit, 6 pieces, dated 2 June -13 July 1998.
- 'Chinese Ambassador's Visit to the Royal Asiatic Society', report on the event, 1 piece.
- Photographs - 23 colour images taken at the visit.
- Correspondence concerning the Ambassador's lecture, 9 pieces, dated 4 November 1998 - 15 November 1999.
2000
2 March: The Friends of Hadhramaut held an evening of traditional Uzbek and Sufi Music and Song, at the premises of the Royal Asiatic Society.
- Notice of the event, with application form and information about the musicians, typed, 2 pieces.
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- English