Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 RAS SESQ-RAS SESQ/11-RAS SESQ/11/1
Title
The Royal Asiatic Society: Its History and Treasures
Date(s)
- 1973 (Creation)
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File
Extent and medium
4 items typed and printed
Context area
Name of creator
(1823-)
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 subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
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Scope and content
Five items in connection with the publication, "The Royal Asiatic Society: Its History and Treasures" edited by Stuart Simmonds and Simon Digby. These are:
- The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland: A Summary of its Achievements - typed article.
- A Brief Account of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, Founded 1823 - typed article.
- The Royal Asiatic Society - typed article. The Royal Asiatic Society - typed article.
- A House in Queen Anne Street - typed article.
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Language of material
English