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In 1973 the Royal Asiatic Society celebrated its Sesquicentenary (150 years). The archival material includes Planning committee administration; material connected with the various events held, exhibitions put on and publications produced in celebration of the occasion; and material concerned with fundraising for the Society.

In 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.

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. These include correspondence with Professor Arberry, Harold Bailey, and R.J. Hayes, concerning contacting Galvin; correspondence with John Galvin himself; and correspondence with W.E.D. Allen concerning his influence on Galvin. 11 items, dated 26 May 1966 - 29 April 1971.
• Correspondence with Professor E.G. Turner concerning the possibility of the Union Academique Internationale being involved in publication of a facsimile of the Society's Jami'al-tawarikh manuscript. 7 items, dated 27 July 1971 - 7 October 1971.
• Correspondence with Professor David Talbot Rice to ask whether he would be involved in the publications of the Rashid al-Din manuscript. 3 items, dated 4 October 1971- 19 March 1972. Correspondence between B.W. Robinson and Charles Beckingham concerning his chapter for "The Royal Asiatic Society: Its History and Treasures" on the history of the Society. 6 items, dated 12 January 1972 - 5 June 1972.
• Correspondence concerning the article by C.E.J. Whitting on Sir Richard Burton for "The Royal Asiatic Society: Its History and Treasures". 5 items, dated 5 June 1972 - 27 July 1972.
• Letter to Douglas Barrett concerning contributing an article on the Society's boundary stone from Java for the "The Royal Asiatic Society: Its History and Treasures", dated 9 November 1972.
• Correspondence concerning the administration and editing of "The Royal Asiatic Society: Its History and Treasures". 4 items, dated 18 August 1972 - 13 November 1972.
• Letter from A.D.H. Bivar to Diana Crawford, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning a donation toward the preparation of a Numismatic Index to the Society's Journal, dated 21 October 1972.
• Letter from B.W. Robinson to Professor H.L. Shorto to ask if he would include an article concerning the Royal Asiatic Society's sesquicentenary in the Bulletin for SOAS, dated 5 May 1972.