File RAS UPE/30/1/11 - Correspondence with Joan Leopold

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GB 891 RAS UPE-RAS UPE/30-RAS UPE/30/1-RAS UPE/30/1/11

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Correspondence with Joan Leopold

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  • 1971 - 1972 (Creation)

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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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Ten Letters:

  • Letter from Joan Leopold to RAS Secretary to submit her title, "The Aryan theory of race as applied to India: British expression of opinion between 1850 and 1870" for approval for the Essay Competition. Typed, 1 side, dated 5 June 1971.
  • Letter from Diana Crawford, RAS Secretary, to Joan Leopold to inform her that her essay had won the prize of £50. Typed, 1 side, dated 7 February 1972.
  • Letter from Joan Leopold to RAS Secretary to ask concerning the results of the competition. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 8 February 1972.
  • Letter from Joan Leopold to Miss Crawford, RAS Secretary, to thank her for informing her concerning the winning of the Prize. She asks if there are plans to publish the essay and if so, could she make some alterations. Typed, 1 side, dated 11 February 1972.
  • Letter from RAS Secretary to Joan Leopold to return her essay for corrections and so ask her to attend the presentation on 8 June. Typed, 1 side, dated 22 February 1972.
  • Letter from RAS Secretary to Joan Leopold to ask if the Presentation could be postponed until 12 October. Typed, 1 side, dated 30 March 1972.
  • Letter from Joan Leopold to RAS Secretary to write she would be happy to receive her prize at either the June or October General Meeting, 1 side, dated 13 April 1972.
  • Letter from RAS Secretary to Joan Leopold to thank for her letter and confirm the Presentation will take place on 12 October. Typed, 1 side, dated 3 May 1972.
  • Letter from RAS Secretary to Joan Leopold to give further details concerning the Presentation. Typed, 1 side, dated 28 July 1972.
  • Letter from Joan Leopold to Miss Crawford to return the original copy of her essay. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 7 August 1972.
  • Letter from Diana Crawford, RAS Secretary, to Joan Leopold to welcome her to the Presentation on the forthcoming Thursday. Typed, 1 side, dated 9 October 1972.

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