Lease Agreements between the Howard de Walden Estates Limited and the Royal Asiatic Society for the property 56 Queen Anne Street.

The material covers correspondence, administrative documents and photographs concerning both the Vice-Patronage and his Patronage of the Royal Asiatic Society whilst the Prince of Wales.

The 17th International Congress of Orientalists, fixed to be held in Oxford in 1915, was abandoned due to the First World War. In September 1919, Orientalists, principally from the Royal Asiatic Society, Société Asiatique, American Oriental Society and Scuolà Orientale - R. Università di Roma, with representatives from other nations, gathered to discuss the future of Oriental Studies. This was hosted by the Royal Asiatic Society and included a series of lectures, various receptions including a visit to the British Museum and to Kew Gardens, and culminated with a Banquet held at the Imperial Restaurant, Regent Street, on Saturday 6 September. The allied papers iconsist of printed material and newspaper cuttings concerned with the Joint Session of the Royal Asiatic Society, the Société Asiatique, American Oriental Society and the Scuola Orientale-R. Università di Roma hosted by the Royal Asiatic Society, 3-6 September 1919.

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.

Correspondence and attendance forms for the Japan day held on 27 September 1973.

Material concerned with the Iran Society and the interaction of the Royal Asiatic Society with it. These are:

• Letter from Michael Noel-Clarke, Chairman, The Iran Society, to Professor Anthony Stockwell, President, Royal Asiatic Society to inquire regarding possibilities of cooperation between the two societies and to include a copy of the programme for 2002-2003 and a history of the Iran Society written by Sir Denis Wright. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 21 October 2002. With the letter are the programme and history.
• Copy of an email from Professor Anthony Stockwell, President, Royal Asiatic Society to Michael Noel-Clarke, Chairman, The Iran Society, to report on talking with colleagues in the Royal Asiatic Society regarding a possible collaboration for a lecture. Typed, dated 15 November 2002.
• Letter from Michael Noel-Clarke, Chairman, The Iran Society, to Adrian Thomas, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society to send a copy of the Iran Society Journal which has been relaunched. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 12 January 2003. A copy of the Journal for September 2002 is with the letter.
• Copies of emails between Michael Noel-Clarke, Chairman, The Iran Society, and Professor Anthony Stockwell, President, Royal Asiatic Society concerning a possible conference on Islamic gardens. Typed, dated 25 February 2003.
• Letter from Michael Noel-Clarke, Chairman, The Iran Society, to Adrian Thomas, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning the publication of Sir Denis Wright's Collected Essays. Typed, dated 24 June 2003.

Correspondence regarding administration and attendance information.

Correspondence regarding inviting the Prince of Wales to visit the Royal Asiatic Society. These are:

• Copies of emails between Anthony Stockwell and Adrian Thomas regarding the form of the invitation, 2 pieces, dated 14-18 May 2001.
• Note from Anthony Stockwell to Adrian Thomas with a copy of the letter to Stephen Lamport, St James's Palace, to inquire whether the Prince may come to the Society and a notice of the Society's aims and activities. 3 pieces, dated 18 May 2001
• Letter from Stephen Lamport, St James's Palace, to Adrian Thomas to thank him for sending a copy of the Society's Journal. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 31 May 2001.
• Letter from Professor Anthony Stockwell, Royal Asiatic Society, to Nigel Baker, St James's Palace, to further inquire regarding a visit from the Prince of Wales. Copy, typed with printed letterhead, dated 14 December 2001.
• Three letters from staff at Clarence House to Anthony Stockwell regarding the Prince's visit and possible endorsement of building projects including confirmation of the Prince's visit on the morning of 11 October 2002. Typed with printed letterhead, 4 pieces, dated 3 January - 29 August 2002.

This material consists of a Form for Fellows wishing to attend the Symposium and an Admittance Ticket for the Symposium at the Lecture Room at the School of Oriental & African Studies.

• Inventory of the contents of 60 Queen's Gardens, dated to September 1997.
• R.A.S. Inventory - February 1999
• Letter and Invoice from A&B Joinery to make a lectern in mahogany veneered MDF. Two items, dated 12 July-19 August 1999.