Archief SC52 - Manuscripts concerning the history of Java

Identificatie

referentie code

GB 891 SC52

Titel

Manuscripts concerning the history of Java

Datum(s)

  • 1790 - 1820 (Vervaardig)

Beschrijvingsniveau

Archief

Omvang en medium

3 bound volumes handwritten

Context

Naam van de archiefvormer

(1781-1826)

Biografie

Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (1781-1826) was a British colonial official, who became Lieutenant Governor of Java after its capture from the Dutch in 1811. He is accredited with founding the port of Singapore, and wrote The History of Java.

Naam van de archiefvormer

(1783-1868)

Biografie

John Crawfurd was a trained doctor, orientalist and scholar, who was employed in the East India Company. He wrote a number of works on his explorations in Asia.

Naam van de archiefvormer

(1789-1850)

Biografie

Godfrey Phipps Baker was a member of the 11th Native Infantry and later Captain of the 19th Native Industry. In 1812 he was asked by John Crawfurd to create maps and surveys of Java, which can be found in the second edition of Thomas S. Raffles' The History of Java.

Naam van de archiefvormer

(?-1819)

Biografie

Elton Hammond was the cousin of Thomas S. Raffles, and committed suicide in 1819.

Naam van de archiefvormer

(c.1772-d.1834)

Biografie

Alexander Adams was a British Army Officer, and was involved in the expedition to take Java from the Dutch in 1811.

Naam van de archiefvormer

(1751-1814)

Biografie

Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 1st Earl of Minto (Lord Minto) was a British politician and diplomat. He became Lord Minto in 1797, and Governor General of India from 1807 until 1813.

Naam van de archiefvormer

Geschiedenis van het archief

The papers were created by T. S. Raffles, J. Crawfurd, G. P. Baker, E. Hammond, E. A. St Maur, A. Adams, G. E. M. Kynynmound, T. [Clarke], and H. Hope. They were presented to the RAS by Captain Richard Hart of the 66th Regiment 2nd February 1850.

Directe bron van verwerving of overbrenging

2nd February 1850, as noted in the RAS Register of Donations Nov.1843 To Dec.1857, page 141 (RASCOLL3/3/1).

Inhoud en structuur

Bereik en inhoud

Three volumes concerned with British involvement in Java:

  • Java Antiquities, a bound volume composed of four sections including lists, correspondence, a memorandum and private journals.
  • Java Antiquities Craufurd, a bound volume containing two sections,
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Voorwaarden voor toegang en gebruik

Voorwaarden voor raadpleging

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

Voorwaarden voor reproductie

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.

Taal van het materiaal

  • Engels
  • Maleis

Verwante materialen

Related units of description

Related materials include:

  • Catalogue of Paintings Drawing, Engravings & Busts by Raymond Head.
  • R.A.S Asiatic Researches Vol.13 Chapter IX The Ruins of Prambanan, in Java by J. Crawfurd, Esq.
  • R.A.S History of Java 2nd Ed. by Sir Thomas Stamford
  • read more

Trefwoorden

Beschrijvingsbeheer

Identificatie van de beschrijving

gb891-sc52

Aantekeningen van de archivaris

This catalogue was created by Timothy Duffell, RAS volunteer, under the supervision of Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2023.