Document with handwritten press release blurbs regarding Honorary Fellowship in 1973.
Photocopy of a letter from A. D. H. Bivar to Professor K. Ballhatchet, RAS Director, regarding the issue of invoices and payment reminders for subscriptions for members from India, with further remarks from the Secretary expressing disagreement with Bivar's letter and related papers, dated 18-28 April 1975.
This bundle includes draft questionnaire for the 1989 membership survey conducted by the Society and summary of replies, as well as photocopies of the survey report and completed questionnaires submitted by Frank Steele, RAS President. The questionnaire includes 23 questions soliciting members' suggestions and comments regarding the Society's lectures and seminars, Library services, Journal and other activities, as well as their views on establishing a register of Asian studies in the UK. Over 200 responses were received.
Copy letter from Miss L. Collins, RAS Secretary, to Miss Marie Lynskey enclosing certificates of Honorary Fellowship (not there) for inscribing with the fellows’ names, dated 16 January 1992.
Tables including membership figures and analysis of subscriptions from 1995 to 2002, compiled by Adrian Thomas, RAS Secretary, for reporting to the Events & House Committee.
Draft paper on Membership proposing the means for more detailed monitoring for the membership database, prepared by APT [Adrian Thomas, RAS Secretary], September 2001.
Memorandum relating to membership and subscription, 1990-2000, prepared by Natalie Shokoohy, RAS Secretary, [for the Council's use], concerning number of members, paid and unpaid subscription figures, election of members in 1997, and computerisation of membership records in 1995.
Lists showing the total number of members for 2005 and as of 16 February 2006, with breakdown number for those who have paid and have not paid their fee in each category, prepared for auditing purposes.
This sub-series includes pro-forma letters and notices to be sent to members concerning membership nomination, election and subscriptions.
A template letter from the RAS Secretary introducing the Society’s activities and inviting the recipient to join the Society, likely to be addressed to those living outside the UK, dated 15 March 1938.