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GB 891 HME-HME/1-HME/1/8 · File · 1842 - 1844
Part of Papers of Sir Henry Miers Elliot

Bound manuscript for the "Supplemental Glossary of Terms Used in the North Western Provinces". It commences with a description on the flyleaf of how the volume came into existence. There is a further description under the heading "Supplement to the Printed Glossary" initially dated 15 August 1843, crossed out and changed to 7 February 1844. The manuscript is then titled "Supplemental Glossary of Revenue & Agricultural Terms used in the North Western Provinces". The manuscript has many alterations and annotations. The volume measures 26.5 cm x 21 cm with marbled cover and leather spine entitled "M.S. of Supplemental Glossary".

Elliot Sir Henry Miers 1808-1853
GB 891 HME-HME/1-HME/1/9 · File · 1842 - 1844
Part of Papers of Sir Henry Miers Elliot

A bound manuscript for the "Supplemental Glossary of Terms Used in the North Western Provinces". The volume starts with a preface entitled "Supplement to the Printed Glossary" before beginning the glossary. The manuscript has some annotations and corrections. The volume measures 33.5 cm x 21 cm with marbled cover and leather spine much of which has been lost.

Elliot Sir Henry Miers 1808-1853
GB 891 DJG-DJG/2-DJG/2/3 · File · 12nd Jan 1866
Part of Papers of Daniel John Gogerly

The manuscript is a description of the evil conduct in the jātaka tales of the Theravāda Jātaka textual tradition (the tales concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha). Written in Gogerly's hand on January 12, 1866 in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The book is written in both ends and can be devided into 3 sections. The first section includes 29 pages listing around 553 descriptions of ethically immoral behaviour found in different Theravāda Buddhist jātakas. The descriptions are numbered and aligned in two columns, dividing the pages into two parts. Some of the pages show signs of aging and fading, but the text (Sinhalese) is clearly visible. The second section is 24 blank pages. The last piece, which is reversed and starts from the back side of the book, seems to give English explanation of some terms depicting the evil conduct in jātaka tradition. It consists of six pages only. Some of the sheets are loose. 19.5cmX16cm.

Gogerly Daniel John 1792-1862 Reverend, Missionary, Pali and Sinhalese translator
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GB 891 RH-RH/1 · File · 1990 - 1991
Part of Papers of Raymond Head

A bound typed copy of A Catalogue of the Paintings and Drawings in the Royal Asiatic Society with handwritten annotations. 486 pages within a green hardback binding, 342 x 224 mm.

Head Raymond b 1948 Composer, teacher, writer
Manuscripts
GB 891 LOR-LOR/1-LOR/1/2 · Subseries · 1934 - 1936
Part of Papers of David Lockhart Robertson Lorimer and Emily Overend Lorimer

Two typewritten manuscripts:

  • Introduction to The Burushaski Language by D.L.R. Lorimer
  • Report on Expedition to Gilgit and Hunza, India by Lt. Col. and Mrs. D.L.R. Lorimer 1934-1935
Lorimer David Lockheart Robertson 1876-1962 India administrator, linguist
Manuscripts
GB 891 EWW-EWW/1 · Series · [1844] - 1905
Part of Papers of Edward William West

The manuscripts compiled by Edward William West. Many of these were listed by de Menasce. West was interested in many topics which are reflected in these manuscripts.

West Edward William 1824-1905 Translator of Pahlavi Texts, Engineer
Manuscripts
GB 891 LOR-LOR/2-LOR/2/2 · Subseries · 1946 - 1947
Part of Papers of David Lockhart Robertson Lorimer and Emily Overend Lorimer

Two sets of notes, probably those mentioned in Carter's letter for Miss Neilsen (LOR/2/1/5) - notes from Lorimer concerning language and Carter's notes on his tour of Gupis and Ishkoman.

Lorimer David Lockhart Robertson 1876-1962 India administrator, linguist
Manuscripts
GB 891 WA-WA/1-WA/1/2 · Subseries · 1948 - [1965]
Part of Papers of William Edward David Allen

There are two typed manuscripts concerned with the translations of the works of Evliya Celebi.

Allen William Edward David 1901-1973 Caucasus historian