Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1975 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
4 items typed and handwritten
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Scottish Association for Asian Studies was founded to encourage interest in Asian counties, their languages, cultures and societies within Scotland. It was established by a group of members of Scottish Universities. Their proposed activities included… read more
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of… read more
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Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
These papers were sent and received by the Royal Asiatic Society in the course of its business.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The material is part of the institutional records of the Society from its dealings with other organisations.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Correspondence regarding the institution of the Scottish Association for Asian Studies and the possible relationship between the Association and the Royal Asiatic Society. These are:
- "Scottish Association for Asian Studies" setting out the aims and … read more
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
- Scottish Association for Asian Studies (Subject)
- Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (Subject)
- Elwell-Sutton Laurence Paul (Subject)
- Skilliter Susan Anne 1930-1985 (Subject)
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Archivist's note
The material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2019.