Within this series there is correspondence concerning the conferment of the Medal and its Presentation and allied lecture; correspondence concerning the procurement of the Medal; correspondence with media; an invitation card for the Presentation; and newspaper cuttings.
John Pinches London, England MedaliistThis sub-series contains correspondence pertaining to the Selection of the Medal winner, the Presentation of the Medal, and the Lecture given on that occasion by Professor Luce.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1823- London, EnglandThis sub-series contains correspondence regarding the purchase and making of the Medal.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1823- London, EnglandLetter from Professor G.H. Luce to Miss Crawford, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, to inform about how to hang his photographs ready for the lecture. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 11 January 1966.
Luce Gordon Hannington 1889-1979 OrientalistLetter from Professor G.H. Luce to Miss Crawford, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, in which he apologises for the delay in replying but he had returned home to find that his sister had been admitted to hospital. He thanks for the information regarding the article. He also thanks her for the care which she took with him and writes how his friends admire the Medal. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 5 February 1966.
Luce Gordon Hannington 1889-1979 OrientalistLetter from Professor G.H. Luce to Miss Crawford, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, to state his preference for the inscription on the Medal and to write about the illustrations he wishes to use in his lecture. and his anxieties about coming. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 13 November 1965.
Luce Gordon Hannington 1889-1979 OrientalistLetter from Professor G.H. Luce to Miss Crawford, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, to send a photograph and his curriculum vitae. He also asks whether his family may attend the presentation. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 17 December 1965.
Luce Gordon Hannington 1889-1979 OrientalistLetter from Professor G.H. Luce to Miss Crawford, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, to state that he would prefer the January date and to provide a title for the lecture. He asks advice about illustrations and states that he would prefer the Gold Medal. Handwritten with typed letterhead, dated 19 July 1965.
Luce Gordon Hannington 1889-1979 OrientalistLetter from Professor G.H. Luce to Miss Crawford, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, to state that he does not mind the B.B.C. recording the lecture. Handwritten with printed letterhead, date 7 January 1966.
Luce Gordon Hannington 1889-1979 OrientalistLetter from Professor G.H. Luce to Sir Harold Bailey, President of the Royal Asiatic Society, to thank him for his letter concerning the conferment of the Medal and to express his delight and gratitude. He states that he is busy for the coming three months and therefore asks that the lecture could be in at least 4 months time. He supplies a title for the lecture. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 26 June 1965.
Luce Gordon Hannington 1889-1979 Orientalist