Fonds SC9 - Journal of Compass Bearings

Identity area

Reference code

GB 891 SC9

Title

Journal of Compass Bearings

Date(s)

  • [1800 - 1899] (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

1 folder handwritten journal

Context area

Name of creator

Archival history

It is unknown who created this journal.

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

It is unknown how the journal was acquired by the Royal Asiatic Society.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

A journal containing detailed lists of compass bearings from various locations in India. The journal is untitled and bears no name of its author. It measures 35cm by 24cm with a brown cardboard cover which has become detached from the pages.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open. Please contact the archivist. Details can be found here : https://royalasiaticarchives.org/ . The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment isread more

Conditions governing reproduction

Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.

Language of material

  • English

Access points

Place access points

Description control area

Description identifier

gb891-sc9

Archivist's note

This material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2022.