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Correspondence to and from Barbara Ingham including personal, publication, and organisational correspondence.

Correspondence concerned with the organisation of the London Congress. These are:

• Draft letter to Professors A Dillmann and A [Knewen], Presidents of 5th and 6th Congresses and to inform them that places of honour are reserved for them on the organising committee as ex-presidents. Undated.
• Letter from G.W. Leitner to Dr Bullinger to send replies from Sir George Birdwood (not with letter) and to ask that the Minutes of the meeting not be entered in the book until sure no more corrections would be needed. Dated 20 June 1890.
• Letter from G.W. Leitner to Dr Bullinger concerning the contention between different groups regarding the Congress. Dated 22 June 1890.
• Letter from G.W. Leitner to Dr Bullinger to enclose a letter from Birdwood to fix a meeting of Secretaries. He writes concerning the division of work among the Secretaries. He also asks concerning Minutes of the previous meeting which he deems was illegal but the items discussed can be put on agenda of a meeting that is legal. He also writes with his estimates for the cost of the Congress. Dated 29 June 1890.
• Letter from L. Leitner to Dr Bullinger to ask him to ask Mr Douglas to return Sir George Birdwood's letter which had been sent by her husband. Dated 30 June 1890.
• Letter from G.W. Leitner to Dr Bullinger to enclose a letter from Hewitt (not present) and one from Samuel Ball Platner (enclosed). He also writes about possible delegates and other administrative matters. Dated 6 July 1890. Samuel Bell Platner writes to suggest contacting the American Oriental Society. Dated 16 June 1890. Letter from G.W. Leitner to Dr Bullinger to arrange the next meeting of the signatories. Dated 10 July 1890.
• Two letters from Sir George Birdwood to Dr Bullinger concerning organising the forthcoming meeting and the work of the Secretaries. Dated 10 July-15 July 1890.
• Letter from G.W. Leitner to Dr Bullinger to express his grievances concerning the division of work, proposed members of the committee and contravention of the rules. dated 14 July 1890.
• Letter from G.W. Leitner to Dr Bullinger to state that he will try to attend the forthcoming meeting. Dated 19 July 1890.
• Letter from G.W. Leitner to Dr Bullinger to send his corrections for the Minutes, to hope these Minutes would not be discussed at the forthcoming meeting of the Secretaries, and to send agenda items for the next Committee meeting. Dated 21 July 1890.
• Letter from G.W. Leitner to state that the meeting held was illegal and his reasons for believing that. Dated 7 October 1890.
• Letter from G.R. Badenoch to Sir George Birdwood to tender his resignation but will endeavour to promote the congress. dated 13 October 1890.
• Letter from G.R. Badenoch to Dr Bullinger to ask for the subscriptions received for the 1891 Congress when they are now preparing for an 1892 Congress in opposition. Dated 14 November 1890. On the reverse is a copy of a proposed reply denying that the an opposing Congress had been started.
• Letter from G.W. Leitner to Dr Bullinger concerning the prospect of Henry Rawlinson and Grant Duff retiring from the Committee and to enclose letters from Dillman and Birdwood (not present). Undated.
• Letter from L. Leitner to Dr Bullinger to inform that Grant Duff had postponed the meeting. Undated.
• Letter from Arthur [Chalk] to Dr Bullinger expressing his concerns regarding the Congress after the resignations of Sir Henry Rawlinson and Sir Grant Duff. Dated 17 November 1890.
• Letter from G.R. Badenoch to Dr Bullinger to ask for him to reply to his letter of 14 November 1890. Dated 26 November 1890.
• Letter from Dr H.W. Bellew to Dr Bullinger expressing his concern regarding tickets issued and his name being used without his consent. Dated 30 December 1890. On reverse is a copy of Bullinger's reply to express his surprise that Bellew had not given his consent. Dated 31 December 1890.
• Letter from W [Maitir] Wood to Dr Bullinger expressing his concerns regarding the management of the Committee. Dated 10 January 1891.
• Letter from Dr Bullinger to explain the reasons for some of the changes and to return the recipient's cheque. Dated 13 January 1891.
• Letter from A. Weber, translated from National Zeitung, 7 March 1891 expressing his concerns regarding the 9th Congress of Orientalists.
• Letter from Robert L. Douglas to state that from a note from Sir George Birdwood it would appear that Leitner had resigned and to ask the recipient to obtain any official papers from Leitner. Dated 19 June.
• Translation of a letter from from the Vice-President of the Central Committee of Organisation of the Congress of Orientalists projected to be held in Seville Cordoba and Granada in September and October of 1892, to inform that due to the division of parties concerned with the Congress the Government of His Majesty in Spain withdraw their offer of support. Dated 29 January-6 February 1892.
• Letter from W. Henry to Professor Rhys Davids to thank for the honour of invitation and to ask whether the international jury will proceed by mutual exchange of letters. Dated 5 November 1892.

There are two items of correspondence between the members of the Selection Committee for the Essay Prize.

This sub-series consists of 42 items of correspondence between Allen and Minorsky.

Correspondence relating to acquisitions in this time period. Some of these are electronic documents which may be accessed in the Reading Room.

Copies of letters from Hugh Richardson to Fleming Mackenzie written in response to Mackenzie request for Tibetan books and stamps.

Correspondence concerned with the governance of the Trust and the trustees.

This contains 2 letters from David Lockhart Robertson Lorimer, 2 letters to Carter in his role as political agent, a single letter in Urdu responding to Carter's questions, and Carter's letter of donation to Miss Nielsen, Royal Asiatic Society.

Correspondence concerned with the Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch. These are:

• Correspondence concerning the re-establishing of the Korea Branch from Margaret Medley, Courtauld Institute; Dugald Malcolm, British Legation, Seoul; and Royal Asiatic Society. Three letters, handwritten and typed, dated 13 March -7 April 1956.
• Letter from Colonel A.E.E. Mercer, Corresponding Member, Korea Branch, to Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that Volume XXXIII of the Transactions of the Korea Branch was in the hands of the printers, and asking for advise concerning institutions that might be interested in subscribing to the publication. Typed, dated 22 May 1957.
• Letter from Colonel A.E.E. Mercer, Corresponding Secretary, Korea Branch, to Mrs Davis, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to ask for information concerning the Royal Asiatic Society and its branches. He also asks for confirmation of the foundation of the Korea Branch from the records of the Royal Asiatic Society. Typed, dated 11 July 1959.
• Correspondence between Dr M.E. Pike, Corresponding Secretary, Korea Branch, and Dr D.M. Lang, Honorary Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning the award of the Ta San cultural award to the Korea Branch. Two letters, typed, dated 30 December 1963-8 January 1964.
• Letter from Rodger J Eddy, Treasurer, Korea Branch, to Royal Asiatic Society to send an outstanding payment and to inform of a new publication and of the latest version of the Transactions. Typed, dated 20 January 1968.
• Correspondence between Yu. E. Borshchevsky, Librarian, Library of the Institute of the Peoples of Asia, Leningrad, and Miss Crawford, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning obtaining Transactions of the Korea Branch. Two letters, typed, dated 23 August-18 September 1968.
• Letter from Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Secretary, Korea Branch, to congratulate regarding the new publication series and to inquire regarding the latest volume of the Transactions. Typed, dated 21 January 1969.
• Correspondence between Mr S. Sakai, Yushodo Booksellers Ltd, Japan, and the Royal Asiatic Society, concerning obtaining Transactions of the Korea Branch. Two letters, typed, dated 6 March-25 March 1969.
• Letter from Geoffrey Bownas, Centre of Japanese Studies, University of Sheffield, to Professor Charles Beckingham, Royal Asiatic Society, regarding Bownas' visit and lecture at the Korea Branch. Typed, dated 29 May 1969.
• Minutes of the Council, Korea Branch Royal Asiatic Society, for 22 October 1969 and 19 November 1969.
• Correspondence between C.G.A. Clay and Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning Clay's forthcoming visit to Korea and the contact details for the Korean Branch. Two letters, handwritten and typed, dated 4 April-10 April 1970.
• Note to inform that Mr N.C.C. Trench, British Ambassador to Korea and Council Member of Korea Branch, will be coming to Royal Asiatic Society that Friday. Typed, dated 18 June 1970.
• Correspondence between Dulcie J. Penfold, Librarian, National Library of Australia, and Miss Crawford, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning obtaining "The Birds of Korea" by M.E.J. Gore and Won Pyong-Oh, illustrated by Judy North. Two letters, typed, dated 21 March-8 April 1971.
• Correspondence between The Editors, Archiv Orientaini, Prague, and the Royal Asiatic Society, concerning obtaining Transactions of the Korea Branch. Two letters, typed, dated 27 May-1 June 1971.
• Christmas Card from the Korea Branch. Notifications from the Korea Branch of the Reprint of The Passing of Korea and a new book of poetry by James Wade; and of the Calendar of Society Activities.
• Letter from J.S. Kim, Korea Branch, to Nigel C.C. Trench, Ambassador, thanking for his help with the Korea Branch, informing him of constitutional reform and asking for his help in creating links with the Royal Asiatic Society. Typed, dated 3 July 1972.
• Correspondence between Pierre Landy, President, Korea Branch, and B.W. Robinson, President, Royal Asiatic Society, on the occasion of the Royal Asiatic Society's 150th anniversary. Two letters, typed, dated 25 January-22 February 1973.
• Correspondence between Olive Nordskog, Librarian, Iowa State Library, and Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society concerning the Transactions of the Korea Branch and the North China Branch, Two letters, typed, dated 18 January-4 February 1974.
• Message from Marjorie Neil, Corresponding Secretary, Korea Branch to inform of the elected officers of the Korea Branch at the annual general meeting of 23 January 1974. Correspondence regarding a student visit to Korea from St Aidan's College, Durham. Four letters, typed and handwritten, dated 16 November-30 November 1977.
• Correspondence concerning the status of the constitution and temporary privileges afforded to members of the other Society. Twelve letters, typed and handwritten, dated December 1980-15 July 1982.
• Correspondence between Patricia Rogers, Secretary, Korea Branch, and Lydia Wright, Membership Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning Rogers wishing to write an article about the branches of the Society. Two letters, typed, dated 3-29 March 1987.
• Letter from Samuel H. Kidder, President, Korea Branch, to Royal Asiatic Society, to inform of the forthcoming visit of Mrs Gertrude Ferrar, from the Korea Branch, to London. Typed, dated 29 April 1994.
• Correspondence between D.W. MacDowall, President, Royal Asiatic Society, and Samuel H. Kidder and Gertrude Ferrar, Korea Branch, concerning copies of entries in the Minutes of the Royal Asiatic Society concerning the Korea Branch. Three letters, plus 5 photographs, dated 11 May-7 September 1995.
• Correspondence between Michael Pollock, Librarian, Royal Asiatic Society, and Matt Ferris and Sue Bae, Korea Branch, concerning publications of the Korea Branch. Three letters, typed, dated 7 January 1997-4 October 1999.

Letters concerning the conferment of the Medal on Bertram Thomas.