Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1954 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 archival folder
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Mary Rowlatt was born in Cairo in 1908. She represented the fifth generation of her family to make its home in Egypt. Her father, Sir Frederick Rowlatt, aged four, was present at the opening of the Suez Canal, and later became a governor and director of… read more
Repository
Archival history
It seems these papers were in the possession of a Mrs Putnam. The identity of this lady is unknown.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
It is unknown how these papers came into the possession of the Royal Asiatic Society.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
These papers consist of two items of correspondence and two articles.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open. Please contact the archivist using the email address given here. 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.… 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
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Rowlatt Mary b 1908 (Subject)
Description control area
Description identifier
Archivist's note
These Papers were catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2019.