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Two Letters:

• Letter from Michael Tingay to RAS to submit the title "The Growth and Development of Masjed-e Suleyman in relation to the oil industry" for the Prize Essay Competition. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 30 May 1970.
• Letter from RAS Secretary to Michael Tingay to inform him that his essay title had been approved. Typed, 1 side, dated 12 June 1970.

Correspondence with Merchant Taylors' Hall concerning the hosting of the Sesquicenteary Dinner at the premises on Threadneedle Street. These are:

• Letter from B.W. Robinson, President of Royal Asiatic Society, to The Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall to ask whether the possibility of holding the Sesquicentenary Dinner at the Hall could be made official, dated 21 April 1972.
• Letter from the Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, to B.W. Robinson, President of Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that the Master and Wardens have agreed in principle to the use of the Hall, dated 19 July 1972.
• Letter from the Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, to B.W. Robinson, President of Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that the Master and Wardens have agreed with the terms and conditions concerning the Sesquicentenary Dinner and to stipulate some costs and their preferred caterer, dated 12 January 1973.
• Letter from B.W. Robinson, President of Royal Asiatic Society, to The Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, regarding the terms and conditions, and to invite the Master to the Dinner, dated 15 January 1973.
• Letter from Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to The Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, to confirm acceptance of use of the Hall, dated 29 June 1973. Letter from the Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, to Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to enclose the Company's account for the Dinner, dated 29 October 1973.
• Letter from Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to The Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, to enclose the cheque for the Society's Dinner, dated 12 November 1973.
• Letter from the Clerk, Merchant Taylors' Hall, to Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to enclose the receipt for the cheque, dated 23 November 1973.

This sub-series contains correspondence with newspaper organisations and with the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Two versions of a press release concerning the award of the Gold Medal to Sir Hamilton Gibb. Both typed with pencil annotations, undated.

This consists of two sets of two letters. There are two letters from Joseph Banks, to Lady Anna Maria Jones concerning books donated by Lady Jones.These are from 1797

The other two letters are from John Shore, Lord Teignmouth, one to Lady Anna Maria Jones and one to 'Dear Sir' both expressing concern regarding Lady Jones' health, dated, 1829

Letter from Judith Lowy to RAS to submit her title, "The Qarmathian Movement: Its Rise and Development" for approval for the Prize Essay Competition. Handwritten, with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 3 June 1971.

Four Letters:

• Letter from Jonathan H. Fryer to D. Crawford, RAS Secretary to submit his title, "The effect of War on the Cultural and Religious Life of the Kingdom of Laos" for approval for the Essay Competition. Typed with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 19 May 1971.
• Letter from RAS Secretary to Jonathan H. Fryer to inform him that his essay title had been approved. Typed, 1 side, dated 25 May 1971
  *. Letter from "Bo Pinh Yanh" (alias used) to Diana Crawford, RAS Secretary, to enclose his essay for the Competition. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 13 September 1971.
• Letter from RAS Secretary to Jonathan H. Fryer to inform him that he had been unsuccessful in the competition. Typed, 1 side, dated 4 February 1972.

Four Letters:

• Letter from Jonathan Clarke to RAS Secretary to submit his essay title of "Some minor landscape painters of the Yuan dynasty" for approval for the Prize Essay Competition. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 28 April [1970].
• Letter from RAS Secretary to Jonathan Clarke to say his title would be put for approval at the next Council Meeting. Typed, 1 side, date 30 April 1970.
• Letter from RAS Secretary to Jonathan Clarke to inform that his essay title had been approved. Typed, 1 side, dated 12 June 1970.
• Letter from Jonathan Clarke to RAS Secretary to inform that his essay would not be ready for submission and to ask that his title might be held over for the following year. Typed with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 13 September 1970.

Correspondence with John Lust concerning the Society's Chinese prints. These are:

• Letter from John Lust to Raymond Head to ask if he would send copies of the Chinese prints for his files. Handwritten, dated 20 February 1984.
• Copy of a letter from Raymond Head to John Lust to give a summary of the information he has worked out concerning the Chinese prints. Copy of typescript, 2 pieces, undated.
• Letter from John Lust to Raymond Head to state that he hopes more Chinese prints might be found at the Royal Asiatic Society as the inventory he provided does not match the prints they have found. Typed, undated.
• Letter from John Lust to Raymond Head to point out the difference between exorcist and excorcist. Handwritten, undated.
• Note from John Lust to Raymond Head to correct Head's notes concerning the use of seals. Typed, undated.
• Statement from John Lust on the Morrison collection of Chinese woodblock prints. Typed, undated.

Ten Letters:

• Letter from Joan Leopold to RAS Secretary to submit her title, "The Aryan theory of race as applied to India: British expression of opinion between 1850 and 1870" for approval for the Essay Competition. Typed, 1 side, dated 5 June 1971.
• Letter from Diana Crawford, RAS Secretary, to Joan Leopold to inform her that her essay had won the prize of £50. Typed, 1 side, dated 7 February 1972.
• Letter from Joan Leopold to RAS Secretary to ask concerning the results of the competition. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 8 February 1972.
• Letter from Joan Leopold to Miss Crawford, RAS Secretary, to thank her for informing her concerning the winning of the Prize. She asks if there are plans to publish the essay and if so, could she make some alterations. Typed, 1 side, dated 11 February 1972.
• Letter from RAS Secretary to Joan Leopold to return her essay for corrections and so ask her to attend the presentation on 8 June. Typed, 1 side, dated 22 February 1972.
• Letter from RAS Secretary to Joan Leopold to ask if the Presentation could be postponed until 12 October. Typed, 1 side, dated 30 March 1972.
• Letter from Joan Leopold to RAS Secretary to write she would be happy to receive her prize at either the June or October General Meeting, 1 side, dated 13 April 1972.
• Letter from RAS Secretary to Joan Leopold to thank for her letter and confirm the Presentation will take place on 12 October. Typed, 1 side, dated 3 May 1972.
• Letter from RAS Secretary to Joan Leopold to give further details concerning the Presentation. Typed, 1 side, dated 28 July 1972.
• Letter from Joan Leopold to Miss Crawford to return the original copy of her essay. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 7 August 1972.
• Letter from Diana Crawford, RAS Secretary, to Joan Leopold to welcome her to the Presentation on the forthcoming Thursday. Typed, 1 side, dated 9 October 1972.