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In 1974, the Asiatic Society celebrated the 190th anniversary of its foundation. This material covers correspondence and printed material connected to these celebrations. These are:

Letter from B. Mukerji, President, Asiatic Society, to The Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform the Society that the Asiatic Society will be celebrating its 190th anniversary and the 150th birth anniversary of Raja Rajendra Lal Mitra, with an exhibition highlighting the career and achievements of Raja Rajendra Lal Mitra. Further there will be lectures and a reception graced by the presence of the Governor of West Bengal. The presence and greetings of the Royal Asiatic Society are requested. Typed, dated 31 December 1973.

Letter from D. Crawford, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to the President, Asiatic Society, to write on behalf of the President and Council of their delight to send greetings on this occasion. She inquires as to the date of the celebrations. Typed, dated 21 January 1974.

Letter from S.K. Mitra, General Secretary, Asiatic Society, to the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to thank for the letter and to inform that the functions were held in 15 January 1974. However they would still value a message of greetings from the President to publish in their Year Book. Typed, dated 1 February 1974.

Letter from E.H.S. Simmonds, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to President, Asiatic Society, to thank for the invitation and to say they would send greetings. Typed, dated 7 February 1974.

Letter from B. Mukerji, President, Asiatic Society, to The President, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that the ceremonies occurred on 15 January but that they would still values a message of greetings. Typed, dated 21 February 1974.

Letter from E.H.S. Simmonds, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to President, Asiatic Society, to send the official greetings of the Society. Typed, undated.

Letter from S.K. Mitra, General Secretary, Asiatic Society, to the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to thank for the message sent from the President. Typed, dated 25 April 1974.

"The Asiatic Society, Founded 15 January, 1784 [Issued on the occasion of the 190th Anniversary]", printed pamphlet detailing the history and work of the Asiatic Society, published 1974.

"Welcome Address on the Occasion of the 190th Foundation Anniversary by Dr B. Mukerji, President", printed pamphlet of the Presidential address, published 1974.

"Rajendralala, the Great Orientalist, 150th Birthday Anniversary", printed leaflet for the programme of the celebration of the anniversary by the Asiatic Society in collaboration with the Birla Industrial and Technological Museum, 1974.

The correspondence created in this time period is:

• Correspondence between the Under-Secretary for Sates for India and the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning the proposal for the establishment of an Oriental Research Institute at Delhi, Two letters, typed, 7 pieces, dated 25 July 1912 and undated.
• Correspondence between the Under-Secretary for Sates for India and the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning a proposed survey of the languages of Burma (Myanmar). Three letters, typed, 7 pieces, dated 8 November 1916, 5 June 1917 and undated.
• Correspondence between Sir George Grierson, the Linguistic Survey of India, the American Oriental Society and George B. Danton, concerning tones in various Indo-Chinese languages and their representation in writing. Typed, 6 pieces, dated 9 October 1920 - 3 April 1921.
• Letter to Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society concerning some matter in Saudi Arabia, One piece, handwritten, dated 11 May 1938.

At the International Congress held in Athens in 1912, it was proposed that the next Congress be held in Oxford in 1915. This was then postponed to September 1916. However the hostilities of World War One led to the discussion of the appropriateness of holding an International Congress. The material within this series consists of correspondence concerning that discussion. They are:

• "Extract from a letter from Professor Sylvain Lévi to Sir George Grierson, dated February 19th 1915" in which he writes of the difficulties of organising an international congress at that time and offers some alternatives.
• "Extract from a letter from Professor Sylvain Lévi to Sir George Grierson, dated 2 February 1916" and a note concerning Grierson's reply. The letter expresses Lévi's concerns and the possibility of a Congress with only allied nations involved.
• "Extract from a letter from Professor Sylvain Lévi to Sir George Grierson, dated April 1, 1916" in which he writes concerning the possibility for involvement of some organisations including the Royal Asiatic Society, the Pali Text Society, the Institut de France, the British Academy and the Royal Society.
• Letter from [Sir George Grierson] to potential attendees of a meeting fixed by Lord Reay of those being consulted about Sylvain Lévi's letters. Dated 10 May 1916. With this letter are copies of correspondence to Grierson from Professor T.W. Rhys Davids of Pali Text Society, Dr. J.F. Fleet, Dr F.W. Thomas, and F.E. Pargiter expressing their opinions, dated 22 March - 10 May 1916.

There is a single letter in this series from Alex H. Wilson, on behalf of T.C. Wilson & Co., Solicitors, to the Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society to give his opinion on the awarding of the medal for 1915 in accordance with the Rules of the Society. Typed letter, dated 18 May 1915.

For material regarding the conferment of the Medal see Related Material.

Notification card for the Presentation of the Public School Gold Medal to G.F. Hudson (Shrewsbury School) and a Book Prize to H.C.B. Mynors (Marlborough College); the presentation being by the Right Honorable Viscount Chelmsford, P.C., G.C.M.G.. Printed material, event date 7 February 1922.