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

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Raffles Thomas Stamford 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.

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Crawfurd John 1783-1868

Biografie

John Crawfurd (1783-1868) 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.

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Baker Godfrey Phipps 1789-1850 lt. Col.

Biografie

Godfrey Phipps Baker (1789-1850) 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

Hammond Elton d 1819

Biografie

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

Naam van de archiefvormer

St Maur [Seymour] Edward A Duke of Somerset

Biografie

Edward St Maur (also Seymour) (1775-1855) was the 11th Duke of Somerset. He was a mathematician and a president of the Linnean Society and the Royal Society. In 1837, Queen Victoria made him a Knight of the Garter.

Naam van de archiefvormer

Adams Alexander d 1834

Biografie

Alexander Adams (c.1772-d.1834) was a British Army Officer, and was involved in the expedition to take Java from the Dutch in 1811.

Naam van de archiefvormer

Kynynmound Lord Gilbert Elliot-Murray 1751-1814 Earl of Minto

Biografie

Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound (1751-1814), 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

Hope H.

Biografie

archiefbewaarplaats

Royal Asiatic Society Archives

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, both on the ruins of Javanese temples.
  • British in Java 1811-1812 Contemporary Documents, a bound volume containing multiple manuscripts including letters, contracts, instructions, memoirs, minutes, treaties, notes and reports.

These volumes provide information and a valuable insight into British involvement in Java during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Additionally, they offer accounts of the architecture (particularly of temples), culture, history, traditions and practices of Java and its people, prior to and during British Rule.

Waardering, vernietiging en slectie

Aanvullingen

Ordeningstelsel

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 is made via phone or email. Please bring photo ID.

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

Schrift van het materiaal

    Taal en schrift aantekeningen

    Fysieke eigenschappen en technische eisen

    Toegangen

    Verwante materialen

    Bestaan en verblifplaats van originelen

    Bestaan en verblijfplaats van kopieën

    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 Raffles.
    • Antiquarian, Architectural, and Landscape Illustrations of the History of Java by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.
    • Journal of an Embassy to the Courts of Siam and Cochin China by John Crawfurd

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    gb891-sc52

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        Aantekeningen van de archivaris

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

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