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This series contains, correspondence regarding conferment of the Medal, correspondence regarding purchase of the Medal, Invitation/lecture cards for the Presentation event and newspaper cuttings.

This sub-series contains correspondence concerning the conferment of the Gold Medal.

Letter from B.W. Robinson, President of Royal Asiatic Society, to the Chairman, Royal Asiatic Society, to write that since he would be absent from the Council Meeting he nominates Professors Beckingham and Bullhatchet and Dr Bivar as the Gold Medal Committee. Handwritten on RAS headed notepaper, dated 21 September 1971.

Two identical letters from the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Professors Beckingham and Bullhatchet to ask if they were will to serve on the Committee for the Selection of the Gold Medal. Typed, dated 22 October 1971.

Letter from [Secretary], Royal Asiatic Society to Dr A.D.H. Bivar to inform him there was a file of possible candidates available. Typed, dated 22 October 1971.

Letters from Professors Bullhatchet and Beckingham to Miss D. Crawford, Secretary of Royal Asiatic Society, to give their acceptance to serve on the Committee. Both typed with School of Oriental and African Studies letterhead, dated 25 October 1971.

Letter from the Selection Committee to the President, Royal Asiatic Society, with their nomination of Sir Harold Bailey as the Gold Medal recipient. They also suggested that the name of Sir Gerald Clauson might be kept in mind for a future medal. Typed and signed by each member, dated 9 November 1971. There is also a draft of this letter, also typed, with annotations, and dated 9 November 1971.

Letter from B.W. Robinson, President of Royal Asiatic Society, to Sir Harold Bailey to inform him that the Selection Committee had chosen him as the Gold Medal recipient. Typed, dated 16 December 1971.

Letter from Sir Harold Bailey to the President, Royal Asiatic Society, to express his surprise and gratitude at being nominated for the Gold Medal. He also inquires whether he will be expected to give a lecture on its Presentation. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 22 December 1971.

Letter from the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Harold Bailey to ask if he would take up the Office of Vice-President and to inform him of the date of the Presentation of the Gold Medal. The letter also asks about the form of the inscription for the Medal. Typed, dated 18 February 1972.