Series RAS RF/1 - Om Prakesh Kejariwal

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GB 891 RAS RF-RAS RF/1

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Om Prakesh Kejariwal

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  • 1990-1994 (Creation)

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1 archival folder

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Correspondence and administrative papers concerning Kejariwal's research fellowship. These are:

  • Letter from Phil [Cyril Philips] to Frank Steele, President, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning the request of Professor Kejariwal to meet Steele and to discuss his research. Handwritten, 1 piece, dated 5 March 1990.
  • Correspondence between Frank Steele and O.P. Kejariwal concerning the possibility of the Royal Asiatic Society funding his research. Two letters, handwritten, dated 21 March and 10 April 1990.
  • 'Paper for the Council Meeting of 12 April 1990: Grant to Professor O.M. Kejariwal' written by Franke Steele with additional information concerning proposed expenditure, biographical data and proposal entitled 'British Historiography on India in the nineteenth century'. Typed, 9 pieces, dated 2 April 1990.
  • Correspondence between Frank Steele, O.P. Kejariwal and A.D.H. Bivar, President, Royal Asiatic Society, concerning the amount that the Society may be willing to provide, and the reasons for the subsequent delay in Kejariwal's reply and whether there is still the possibility of being funded by the Society. Five letters, typed and handwritten, dated 14 April 1990 - 12 July 1991.
  • Correspondence between A.D.H. Bivar and O.P. Kejariwal concerning the formal offer made by the Society and Kejariwal's acceptance of its conditions. Two letters, typed, dated 26 July-12 August 1991.
  • Extract from a letter from A.D.H. Bivar to O.P. Kejariwal concerning arrangements for Kejariwal's flight to England. One piece, typed, dated 20 February 1992.
  • Correspondence between O.P. Kejariwal, A.D.H. Bivar and John A. Payne, Honorary Treasurer, Royal Asiatic Society, regarding the practicalities of Kejariwal receiving his funding. Typed and handwritten, 4 letters, dated 2 June - 27 July 1992.
  • 'Dr O.P. Kejariwal Total grant' - balance sheet for Kejariwal's funding with note by David Bivar. Typed and handwritten, 1 piece, dated 10 November 1992.
  • Correspondence between John A. Payne and O.P. Kejariwal concerning his return to India and final payments. Three letters, typed and handwritten, dated 10 November - 21 December 1992.
  • Correspondence between A.D.H. Bivar and O.P. Kejariwal concerning Kejariwal's final reports. Typed and handwritten, 2 letters, dated 30 December 1992 - 6 January 1993.
  • 'Report on the Period of Fellowship of the Royal Asiatic Society, London. 15 May 1992 to 11 November 1992.' -Kejariwal's report on his research. Typed, 2 pieces.
  • 'Summary of Suggestions by Dr Kejariwal' - a further report by Kejariwal but itemising possible improvements to the Royal Asiatic Society. Typed, 6 pieces.
  • Correspondence concerning obtaining photocopies and other research material between O.P. Kejariwal, John A. Payne and the holding institutions. Typed and handwritten, 13 pieces, dated 7 January 1993 - 20 February 1993.
  • Correspondence between John A. Payne and O.P. Kejariwal concerning other institutions that may be helpful to Kejariwal's research. Typed and handwritten, 5 pieces, dated 5 April 1993 - 11 March 1994.

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