In 1923 the Royal Asiatic Society celebrated its Centenary. This archival material contains a scrapbook with Centenary correspondence and invitations, further congratulatory correspondence, material concerning the Centenary Events, and correspondence concerning the publication of a Centenary Volume.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1823- London, EnglandLetter from the British and Foreign Bible Society to express their congratulations on the Royal Asiatic Society Centenary. Signed by C.H.K. Boughton, Secretary.
British and Foreign Bible societyFurther Invitation Card from The British and Foreign Bible Society to attend a Reception at the Bible House, Queen Victoria Street, London, on Thursday 19 July in honour of the Centenary Celebration of the Royal Asiatic Society. Addressed by hand to Monsieur A. Monet. This card is loose in the scrapbook.
British and Foreign Bible societyInvitation Card from The British and Foreign Bible Society to attend a Reception at the Bible House, Queen Victoria Street, London, on Thursday 19 July, in honour of the Centenary Celebration of the Royal Asiatic Society.
British and Foreign Bible societyCongratulatory certificates and correspondence to the Royal Asiatic Society from other organisations and societies.
Swedish Oriental Society"News Cuttings", This is a hardbound scrapbook into which have been pasted commemorative items regarding the celebration of the Royal Asiatic Society's Centenary in 1923.
Secretary of State for India Great Britain