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GB 891 OS27-OS27/3
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Joint Session of the Royal Asiatic Society, Société Asiatique, the American Oriental Society and the Scuola Orientale - R. Universita di Roma
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- 1919 (Creation)
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6 items printed material
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(1823-)
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The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
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Material connected with the Joint Session of the Royal Asiatic Society, Société Asiatique, the American Oriental Society and the Scuola Orientale - R. Universita di Roma was held in London from 3-6 September 1919. These are:
- Memo from Charles R. Lanman, American Oriental Society concerning the date set for the Joint Session. Dated 16 July 1919.
- Programme for the Joint Session of the Royal Asiatic Society, Société Asiatique, the American Oriental Society and the Scuola Orientale - R. Universita di Roma detailing the events and list of participating Members.
- Programme of meetings for the Joint Session by Eleanor Hull, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society.
- Letter from Eleanor Hull to inform members of the Royal Asiatic Society of the Joint Session and to invite offers of hospitality.
- Form for application for tickets for the Dinner at the Imperial Restaurant, Regent Street, on 6 September 1919.
- Admittance ticket for events at the British Museum, the School of Oriental Studies and Kew Gardens.
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- English
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- Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (Subject)
- Société Asiatique (Subject)
- American Oriental Society (Subject)