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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 Shahnama of the Royal Asiatic Society" by Dr Barbara Brend, held at the British Library. This material covers the planning, publicity and attendance at these events. Also in conjunction with the exhibition, the publication Persian Paintings in the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society by B.W. Robinson was published.

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 the President connected with the Exhibition. In conjunction with the exhibition, the publication Persian Paintings in the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society by B.W. Robinson was published. Most of the material concerning this publication is held within the publications archives but some publicity material is included in these Papers.

Correspondence connected with the organisation of Lectures:

• Correspondence with Dr D. L. Snellgrove, 9 items, dated 30 July 1964 - 6 November 1964. These include correspondence from The Education and Scientific Officer, India House, the Royal Afghan Embassy, and the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia about attending the event.
• Correspondence with E.H.S. Simmonds, 3 items, dated 30 July 1964 - 2 September 1964.
• Correspondence with Miss E.M. Boyce, 14 items, dated 13 October 1964 - 17 May 1965.
• Correspondence with J. Burton-Page, 3 items, dated 21 October 1964 - 17 December 1964.
• Correspondence with Dr J. Elfenbein, 6 items, dated 6 November 1964 - 11 June 1965.
• Correspondence with H.E. Richardson, 1 item, dated 6 November 1964.
• Correspondence with Professor E.G. Pulleybank, 8 items, dated 6 November 1964 - 9 April 1965.
• Correspondence with Dr Cheng Te-kun, 6 items, dated 30 November 1964 - 15 February 1965.
• Correspondence with Dr Carmen Blacker, 7 items, dated 11 December 1964 - 15 March 1965.
• Correspondence with Dr I.M.P. Raeside, 8 items, dated 2 March 1965 - 15 April 1966.
• Correspondence with Dr C.R. Bawden, 13 items, dated 2 March 1965 - 13 June 1966.
• Correspondence with Professor W.B. Emery, 6 items, dated 2 March 1965 - 24 May 1966.
• Correspondence with Yigael Yadin, 10 items, dated 5 March 1965 - 21 November 1966.
• Correspondence with Dr G. de Casparie, 10 items, dated 8 March 1965 - 21 December 1966.
• Correspondence with Dr K.M. Kenyon, 5 items, dated 11 March 1965 - 15 March 1966.
• Correspondence with Professor Owen Lattimore, 6 items, dated 15 March 1965 - 16 December 1965.
• Correspondence with Ralph Russell, 7 items, dated 15 March 1965 - 22 February 1966.
• Correspondence with Basil W. Robinson, 5 items, dated 20 May 1965 - 26 October 1965.
• Correspondence with Professor G.H. Luce, 1 item, dated 22 July 1965.
• Correspondence with Professor D. Twitchett, 8 items, dated 24 January 1966 - 13 January 1967.
• Correspondence with Dr S.M. Stern, 3 items, dated 14 July 1967 - 18 July 1967.

Publicity material for Persian Paintings in the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society by B.W. Robinson. These are:

• "Press Release: Persian Paintings in the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society" giving details of the book by B.W. Robinson and contact details for further information.
• "Persian Paintings in the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society": order form to purchase the publication.
• "A Special Offer from the Royal Asiatic Society" to advertise both this publication and Raymond Head's Catalogue of Paintings, Drawings, Engravings and Busts in the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society , both being offered at a special price to Fellows. Also advertised are a poster and postcards from the exhibition.