The Papers of Horace Geoffrey Quaritch Wales contain papers relating to his archaeological work in southeast Asia including expedition notes, personal notebooks, diaries, manuscript proofs, correspondence, newspaper cuttings and maps. Listed within this catalogue are objects and items of furniture which were also part of the bequest of Quaritch Wales' wife, Dorothy, to the Royal Asiatic Society.

Hand-written journals documenting travel, with observations, and notes about fieldwork. They contain materials in these categories : Journal of Travel and observation H.G.Q Wales 1923-1928 : Vol I and Vol II Greater India Research Expedition Field Note Book, 1935 Greater India Research Expedition Season 1935-1936 Greater India Research Expedition, Journal of Excavations 1935, Also a continuation of the rough draft of 1937/9 results The Greater India Research Committee Malayan Campaign 1937-8, Field Note Book

Two journals, hardcover, burgundy and tan, containing "Journal of Travel & Observation, H.G.Q. Wales Vol.I-II 1923-1928", handwritten journals, including hand-drawn maps of the areas, of Wales' travels in South America and Southeast Asia. On title page is written "These early writings are not for publication at any time".

Journal, hardcover, burgundy and tan, containing "Journal of Travel & Observation, H.G.Q. Wales Vol.II 1927-1928", handwritten journal of his travels in Southeast Asia, containing a map of countries around the South China Sea, and notes on Malacca, British North Borneo (and Labuan), The Philippines, Korat and Eastern Siam, Nakon Pathom and Rajburi (Siam), Sukhothai, Sawankalok and Pisanulok (Siam).