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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.

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.

"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.

"Some Points from Hitler's Philosophy; Views On Britain, Religion, Law and Justice, "Promoting the Victory of the Strong" By E.O. Lorimer, Formerly Tutor in Germanic Philology. Somerville College, Oxford". Newspaper article reprinted from the Welwyn Times of October 27, 1938 (with a few additions). Printed material with handwritten annotations at its head.

"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."