Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 4th Mar 1994 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
Context area
Name of creator
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.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
"Disposal of Assets: A Memorandum from the Director". Notice from RAS Director, D.J. Duncanson to inform Fellows not present at the Special General Meeting of 9 December 1993 that there were no further disposals of material of historic interest under consideration or likely to be proposed in the foreseeable future. With this Memorandum is a copy of the "Appendix to Report of Council 1993" regarding the disposal of the Farquhar Albums of drawings of Malaysian wildlife in order to raise funds for the Society. Typed documents.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
English