Archief JE - Papers of Joseph Edkins

Identificatie

referentie code

GB 891 JE

Titel

Papers of Joseph Edkins

Datum(s)

  • 12th Jun 1893 (Vervaardig)

Beschrijvingsniveau

Archief

Omvang en medium

1 item 3 pages carbon copy of handwritten letter

Context

Naam van de archiefvormer

Biografie

Joseph Edkins was a British Protestant missionary who spent 57 years in China. He was a Sinologue, specialising in Chinese religions. He was also a linguist, a translator, and a philologist ad was author of many books about the Chinese language and theread more

Geschiedenis van het archief

The original letter was written by Edkins. It is unknown whether Edkins made the copy and sent it to Rhys Davids or whether the copy was made by Rhys Davids.

Directe bron van verwerving of overbrenging

T.H. Rhys Davids was Secretary and Librarian of the Royal Asiatic Society from 1887-1905. It is therefore likely that he received the letter and deposited it at the Royal Asiatic Society under the auspices of his official roles.

Inhoud en structuur

Bereik en inhoud

The papers consist of a single letter from Joseph Edkins to Thomas William Rhys Davids concerning the philosophy behind Primitive Buddhism including Nirvana and karma.

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

Verwante materialen

Related units of description

Within the Society's collections are several books written by Joseph Edkins. Further details can be found in our Library catalogue: https://ras.koha-ptfs.co.uk/.

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Beschrijvingsbeheer

Identificatie van de beschrijving

gb891-je

Aantekeningen van de archivaris

The material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2022.