The Series contains correspondence and notes by David Lockhart Robinson Lorimer to aid Roland Carter on a tour of the Gilgit region in 1946. There are also some notes that Carter made to try to answer Lorimer's queries and letters from "local notables" in Urdu. There is a further letter from Carter to Miss Nielsen, Royal Asiatic Society, to send the material for its Collections.

This series consists of correspondence between the Lorimers and Sidney Duly, manuscripts concerning the Gilgit Expedition; and some printed articles by the Lorimers. There is also a letter from Duly to Richard Pankhurst, RAS LIbrarian, to donate the material to the Royal Asiatic Society.

Two typewritten manuscripts:

• Introduction to The Burushaski Language by D.L.R. Lorimer
• Report on Expedition to Gilgit and Hunza, India by Lt. Col. and Mrs. D.L.R. Lorimer 1934-1935

Two sets of notes, probably those mentioned in Carter's letter for Miss Neilsen (LOR/2/1/5) - notes from Lorimer concerning language and Carter's notes on his tour of Gupis and Ishkoman.

Notes on Wakhis and other people - notes on culture and habits of Wakhis and other local people, probably those sent by Lorimer to Carter when Political Agent in Gilgit. Handwritten, 3 pieces, 4 sides.

"Nugae Burushaskicae by D.L.R. Lorimer", reprinted from the Bulletin of the School of Oriental Studies (University of London), Vol. VII, Parts 2 and 3, 1936. Pamphlet with soft cover on which is annotated "S.J.D. With best wishes D. Lorimer, 7-1-36".

The material consists of two folders. The first contains correspondence, manuscripts and printed material connected to the Lorimers' expedition to the Gilgit-Baltistan region, Pakistan in 1934-1935. The second folder contains correspondence and notes provided by D.L.R. Lorimer in 1946, to aid Roland Carter, political agent in Gilgit and Carter's own notes.

Five articles written by and about Emily Overend Lorimer and David Lockhart Lorimer; four regarding their expedition to Gilgit; the fifth concerning Hitler's philosophy.

"Report on Expedition to Gilgit and Hunza, India, by Lt. Col. and Mrs. D.L. R. Lorimer, 1934-1935". Typed manuscript with handwritten annotations of concerning their itinerary and discoveries made on their trip to Gilgit. 24 pages, handwritten date on final page, 7 January 1936.

"Speakers of a Language that is, perhaps related to no other: The Burusho of Hunza - a Mountain People of Northern Kashmir". Illustrated article with accompanying photo-articles, "The Crafts and Husbandry of the Burusho: A Mountain People in the "Apex" of India", and "Domestic and Outdoor Life in Hunza: A Peasant Community whose Language is Unique" by Emily Overend Lorimer. Printed in The Illustrated London News, 19 October, 1935. 2 pieces, 3 sides, the fourth side has an article "2-M.P.H. Relics on Salt Flats on which Campbell reached 300 M.P.H."