Identificatie
referentie code
Titel
Datum(s)
- 1925 - 1973 (Vervaardig)
Beschrijvingsniveau
Omvang en medium
1 archival box
Context
Naam van de archiefvormer
Biografie
William Edward David Allen was born in London in 1901 and educated at Eton before travelling and working in journalism. He had a lifelong passion for the history of the Caucasus region and in particular the Georgian area. He travelled much in the area… read more
archiefbewaarplaats
Geschiedenis van het archief
The Papers were the property of W.E.D. Allen until his death, when they were bequeathed to the Royal Asiatic Society. It is unknown if the material in WA/8 concerning Allen's "A History of the Georgian People" was donated at the same time or at an earlier date.
Directe bron van verwerving of overbrenging
The Papers were brought to the Royal Asiatic Society by Robin Allen, son of W.E.D. Allen, on 23 July 1974, after the death of his father.
Inhoud en structuur
Bereik en inhoud
The Papers contain material related to some of Allen's Literary Activities and Publications.
Ordeningstelsel
The papers were housed in labelled files on acquisition. On repackaging in archival quality packaging, the material was kept with others in its original nominated file and the labels were used to create the titles of each series. A further series was… read more
Voorwaarden voor toegang en gebruik
Voorwaarden voor raadpleging
Open. Please contact the archivist. nc@royalasiaticsociety.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 made via phone or email. Please bring photo ID.
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
- Frans
- Japans
Verwante materialen
Related units of description
Within the Library Collections are the following publications by W.E.D. Allen:
- A history of the Georgian people : from the beginning down to the Russian conquest in the nineteenth century / by W. E. D. Allen ; introduction by Sir Denison Ross. (1932) … read more
Trefwoorden
Onderwerp trefwoord
Geografische trefwoorden
Naam ontsluitingsterm
- Allen William Edward David 1901-1973 Caucasian historian (Onderwerp)
- Ménage Victor Louis 1920-2015 Turkologist (Onderwerp)
- Skelton Peter 1906-1970 Honorary Secretary of Hakluyt Society (Onderwerp)
- Minorsky Vladimir 1877-1966 Orientalist (Onderwerp)
- … read more
Beschrijvingsbeheer
Identificatie van de beschrijving
Aantekeningen van de archivaris
This material was arranged and catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, with volunteer help in 2017-2018.