The Royal Asiatic Society Medal was instigated in 2000 to replace the Society's Triennial Gold Medal and to be awarded in recognition of an outstanding contribution to scholarship in the field of Asian Studies. A new design for the Medal was sought and… read more
The Royal Asiatic Medal was given to both Bridget Allchin and A.D.H. (David) Bivar in 2014. The archival material consists of :
- Publicity poster for the award ceremony for Bridget Allchin held on 13 March 2014 (this is held electronically).
- Four … read more
Material for general or limited engagement with the archival collections. These are:
- Correspondence concerning the Papers of John Hansman and David Stronach. Two letters between Michael Pollcok, Royal Asiatic Society Librarian and John Hansman … read more
Correspondence regarding possible publications to commemorate the Royal Asiatic Society's sesquicentenary. These are:
- Correspondence concerning a possible donation from Sir John Galvin towards a publication to commemorate the Society's sesquicentenary. … read more
"A Sasanian Repository at Shahr-i Qumis" by John Hansman and David Stronach. Draft of the article that was published in the Journal of Royal Asiatic Society, 1970. Also with this article is a draft of the Appendix "The Sasanian Coin from Qumis" written by A.D.H. Bivar.
Sin títuloLetter from A.D.H. Bivar to C.F. Beckingham enthusing about the proposed award.
Sin títuloLetter from A D H Bivar to Godfrey Goodwin to explain how he has spent some time typing Head's index into the computer and to send a printout of the material. The printout is with the letter.
Sin títuloMaterial concerned with the Sesquicentenary Reception held on 19 February 1972 with Her Majesty the Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in attendance.
Sin títuloIn commemoration of the Sesquicentenary, the Royal Asiatic Society considered a number of publications. This material contains some draft material for publications an correspondence concerning publications.
Sin títuloThis series contains administrative correspondence and notices including correspondence with candidates. There are examples of the pseudonym mottoes and verification required by the Society, and a copy of the Prize Essay.
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