In 1998, the Royal Asiatic Society celebrated its 175th anniversary with an exhibition, "Persian and Indian Manuscripts and Paintings from the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society" at the British Museum, and a lecture, "The Book of Kings: The Juki… read more
The Royal Asiatic Society put on an exhibition, "Persian and Indian Manuscripts and Paintings from the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society", hosted by the British Museum. This material covers the organisation, publicity, correspondence and speech by… read more
Invitation from the President and Council of the Royal Asiatic Society to the reception and opening of the exhibition, "Persian and Indian Paintings from the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society" at the Hotung Gallery, British Museum, on 15 June 1988,… read more
Colour 35mm slides of the Exhibition "Persian and Indian Manuscripts and Paintings from the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society" .These are the same eight images as RAS ANN175/1/4.
Zonder titelPhotocopy of an article from History Today , August 1998, entitled "In Honour of the Royal Asiatic Society", advertising and reviewing the Exhibition.
Zonder titelPlanning lists and correspondence concerned with the Exhibition. These are:
- "Celebration of the Society's 17th Anniversary" - preliminary inquiries regarding cost, location and time.
- "Report 175th Anniversary Celebration of the RAS, 15th June 1988, … read more
Correspondence with the British Museum concerning the 175th Anniversary Exhibition. These are:
- Letter from Paul Dove, British Museum, to Noel Guina, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to include a list of appointed caterers, undated. The list is with the … read more
Correspondence with St James's Palace. These are:
- Letter from Professor Francis Robinson, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to Lieutenant Commander Lavery, St. James's Palace, to request the presence of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales at the reception to … read more
Colour postcards of some of exhibits at "Persian and Indian Paintings from the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society" photographed by Kevin Lovelock, British Museum, of the Royal Asiatic Society's collections. These are:
- 'Paladins in a snow storm' … read more
Correspondence with Orange Square Marketing and Publicity Ltd. concerning publicity for the Anniversary Exhibition. These are:
- Letter from Leslee Holderness, Orange Square Marketing and Publicity Ltd., to Philippa Vaughan, Director, Royal Asiatic … read more