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Drafts of two articles, one by Raymond Head, the other by unknown author. These are:

• "Thomas and William Daniell: Illustrations of India" by Raymond Head. Typed draft of a potential article for the Journal of Royal Asiatic Society with a prefatory note by Head about the article - 9 pieces.
• "The Royal Asiatic Society and Its Collection, Founded 1823" - article concerning the origins of the Society and its Collections - 6 pieces.

Typed Lists and Reviews collected in researching for the Catalogue. These are:

• "Early Views in India: The Picturesque Journeys of Thomas and William Daniell, 1786-1794 by Mildred Archer." A review of the book - 1 piece.
• "Paintings from Rajasthan in the National Gallery of Victoria by Andrew Topsfield." A review of the book - 1 piece.
• "Pictorial material in the Library of the Royal Asiatic Society, 14 March 1979." Introduction to a report on the Society's collections - 1 piece.
• From Eyre and Hobhouse Ltd. - a description of two paintings of Indians from the coast of Malabar by Henry Tresham, R.A. - 1 piece.
• List of Indian paintings and their prices - 4 pieces.
• "Books sold to Raymond Head @ £1 per Volume." A list of books purchased by Raymond Head - 1 piece.

Two photographs collected by Head in researching the Catalogue. These are: "Interior of the chamber cut in the Rock at the base of the Great Pyramid of Egypt, Drawing by Fitzclarence, Pub. in his journal facing p.460" Photograph of a hill village from the studio of Prudence Cuming Asoc. Ltd., 36 Dover Street, London.

The Papers of Ram Raz contain an incomplete draft of his Essay on the Architecture of the Hindus with an associated letter from H.H. Wilson to Captain Harkness, Royal Asiatic Society. The papers also contain a 'Translation of a Hukamnamah or a Code of Rules enacted by the late Tippoo Sultan, the Sovereign of Mysore for the conduct of his Amilders'.

The original draft of 'Essay on the architecture of the Hindús' written by Ram Raz. The draft is incomplete beginning at page 13. With the draft is a letter from Horace Hayamn Wilson to Captain Henry Harkness, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, in which Wilson thanks Harkness for sending a note written by Ram Raz concerning the date of the foundation of the Pandyan monarchy. Hayman is not convinced by Ram Raz's argument. This is dated 1 September 1835.

"Letter Book connected with the Estate of the late Major Turner Macan". Handwritten and handbound notebook containing the copies of the letters which Richard Macan had written in sorting the Estate of Turner Macan. The front cover bears the title and the "Memorandum. This has been read by Mrs Harriet Macan and Mr William Whitbread and it is then to be sent to Major Thomas Macan and Mr Graham Johnston [ ]. R Macan" and "Seen by Major Macan & Graham Johnston - August Green Mount". It is dated 1 August 1838. Inside the book are letters dealing with matters such as the sale of Macan's possessions at auction, sale of his books, the investment of the proceeds and payment for the grave.

Two sheets of research notes in a modern hand and written in biro. The first bears notes on the Letter Book, giving page numbers of some of the salient details. The second has some biographical notes for Turner Macan. The author of these, and when they were written, is unknown.

Programme of the Gala Performance of the film 'An Eastern Odyssey' held in the presence of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales in aid of the Royal National Life-boat Institution (RNLI) at the Plaza Theatre, London, on 13 November 1934. This is a printed programme with a message from the Prince, information concerning the Citroën Trans-Asiatic Expedition and details of the film, An Eastern Odyssey, made as a record of the expedition. The final page of the programme lists Patrons of the RNLI and the Committee of the Gala performance.

With the programme is a ticket for the Royal Circle, Seat C9, at the Plaza Theatre and a card giving notification of the dress code for the evening.

Within the Royal Asiatic Society collections are several lists and catalogues relating to Asiatic material which are not part of the Society's own collections. These have been gathered within this catalogue. They are:

• 'A Catalogue of Indian Idols, Indian Paintings, Drawings, &c. which were collected by Mr. Simpson, during a long Residence in India in the Company's Service. Which will be Sold by Auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, in Pall Mall, On Saturday, May the 26th, 1792, at Twelve O'clock.' This is a photocopy of the original document.
• 'List of Oriental Works purchased at Erzerum, translated from the St Petersburg Journal of Dec 20 1829/ Jan 9 1830' - handwritten list.
• 'Catalogue of moghrebine arabic Manuscripts in the possession of Jakob Graberg of Hemso' - handwritten, dated Florence, 26 April 1830.
• 'Sale of Dr. A. Clarke's Library: Desirable for the R.A.S.' - handwritten list, undated.
• 'Catalogue of Malayan Book's by Thomas Beighton - handwritten list, undated.
• 'List of the Principal Budhistical works from the Pali in Chinese character by Mt Gutzlaff' - handwritten, dated 1845.
• 'A List of the Oriental Coins preserved in the British Museum, B. Dorn' - handwritten list, undated.
• 'Catalogue of Malay books the property of Inchi Mahomed' - handwritten list, undated.
• 'Catalogue of the Chinese Library of University College, London' - handwritten volume, dated to 1885.
• 'List of lithographed Malay texts in the alphabetical catalogue of Leiden University Library under Kikayat and Shair' - handwritten list, 2 sides, undated, post 1900.
• Lists of Indonesian Manuscripts compiled by Petrus Voorhoeve between 1950 and 1954. These are: 'Some notes on Indonesian MSS in the Bodleian Library, Oxford'; 'List of Indonesian Manuscripts in the University Library, Cambridge'; 'List of Indonesian manuscripts in India Office Library, Commonwealth Relations Office, London'; List of Indonesian Manuscripts in the Library of the School of Oriental and African Studies, London'; 'Indonesian Manuscripts in the British Museum'. These are typed with some handwritten annotations, 51 pieces.

Sheet of blue card with the dedication: "To the Right Honorable C.W.W.Wynne, President, and to the Members of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain, This Representation of a Magnificent Indian Golden Medal or Coin (of 70 oz wt), Taken from a richly Gilt Copper Facsimile of the Original is most respectfully Inscribed by their obedient servant Wm Yule, Major E.I.C." The card measures 56cm by 44cm and is dated Edinburgh, 1st May, 1834. Besides the dedication the card bears details of the inscriptions on both observe and reverse sides of the coin, with equivalent English translation and Romanised Arabic. The coin was cast in the reign of Shah Jahan I, A.H. 1064 (1653).

Please note, the card has suffered water damage and is in a fragile condition.