Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- [1800 - 1835] (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
2 items handwritten
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
David Price was an orientalist and army officer. Born in Wales, his father died when he was young and, despite being given a scholarship for university he was unable to afford to complete his course. Instead he joined the army of the East India Company… read more
Repository
Archival history
The material originated with Price or was sent to him.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
It is unknown when either of these items entered the Society's collections.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The papers of David Price consist of a letter to him from a colleague in Tannah, dated 24 May 1800; and a draft translation of an Extract from a Preface to the Shahnamah of Firdausi.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
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… read more
Conditions governing reproduction
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.
Language of material
- English
Allied materials area
Related units of description
David Price bequeathed many manuscripts to the Society. The collections also hold copies of publications written by him. Details can be found in our Library catalogue: https://ras.koha-ptfs.co.uk/.
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Price David 1762-1835 (Subject)
Description control area
Description identifier
Archivist's note
The material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2022.