This series contains published material written, by Brian Houghton Hodgson and others pertaining to his interest in Languages and Ethnography, which were present within his Papers. Many contain extensive annotations in Hodgson's hand.

"Hodgson's Himalayan Ethnography in 3 fascicles - presented to the Library of the Royal Asiatic Society by the author." "Comparative Vocabulary of the Languages of the broken Tribes of Népal". The book covers many of the dialects of the region. The book begins with a letter from Hodgson explaining that he is sending four series of Vocabularies of Himalayan tongues divided into 2 parts. This copy is annotated by Hodgson and also contains a loose leaf of manuscript. The book is 270 pages and is dated 4 October, 1857. Printed bound book with handwritten annotations. (Some of the items in BHH/6 correspond to this printed material).

"Himalayan Ethnology (in 3 parts of fasciciles and 270 pages) by B.H. Hodgson Esq. Late British Minister at the Court of Nepal". Bound book consisting of the first 111 pages of BHH/13/2. Annotated by Hodgson. Printed book with handwritten annotations, 4 October 1857.

"Essays on the Languages, Literature, and Religion of Nepál and Tibet: together with further Papers on the Geography, Ethnology, and Commerce of Those Countries by B.H. Hodgson". Published by Trübner & Co., London, 1874. A series of 16 essays written by Hodgson. The book is heavily annotated and on the title page he suggests that this is Volume 1 of 3, the others being published in 1879. Also within the book is a loose sheet between pp.144-145 containing extra notes; a further sheet of notes at page 1 of Part II; a newspaper cutting from the "Naval and Military Gazette" of 10 January 1876 concerning the Ghurkhas between pp. 40-41 of Part II; a newspaper cutting from the Athenaeum of 24 March 1877 concerning a meeting in which it was reported that Hodgson had talked about the broken tribes of Nepal between pp.44-45 of Part II; a printed sheet with an article from The Phoenix - "The Northern Frontagers of China" by Henry H. Howorth between pp. 66-67 of Part II. On the front cover "Own Copy" has been written in ink and the interior has many annotations. Hardbound printed material with handwritten annotations, 1874.

"Comparative Vocabulary of the Languages of the broken tribes of Népal, by B.H. Hodgson, Esq.". Offprint of Tables of comparative vocabulary with annotations by Hodgson. Unbound material, 4 pieces, dated 1855.

"Sifán and Hórsók Vocabularies, with another special exposition in the wide range of Mongolian affinities and remarks on the lingual and physical characteristics of the family. - By B.H. Hodgson, Esq." Offprint from the Journal of Asiatic Society of Bengal, 1874, without cover. Annotated by Hodgson. Printed material, 31 pages, with handwritten annotations, 1874.

"A Grammar of the Tibetan Language in English, prepared under the Patronage of the Government, and the Auspices of the Asiatic Society of Bengal by Alexander Csoma de Kőrös, Siculo-Hungarian of Transylvania". Printed at the Baptist Mission Press, Calcutta, 1834. Soft cover, printed material with handwritten annotations and a pencil sketch map. dated 1834,

"Ethnology Tickell Driberg &c", a comparative vocabulary of two unrelated languages of the Indo-Chinese Peninsula, viz. Barmese (= Burmese) and Tai (= Shan), with English glosses and blank columns. Soft cover, Printed material with some annotations, undated.

Another copy of this item, more copiously annotated by Hodgson, is kept at the British Library (Mss. Eur Hodgson 25/9).
This fascicle was issued by American missionary and philologist Rev. Nathan Brown (1807-1886) and sent to every scholar willing to answer his call for contributions (« Proposal for Forming a Comparative Vocabulary of all the Indo-Chinese Languages », in Calcutta Christian Observer, Vol. 4, 1835, pp. 572-579).

Hodgson used much of his time in both Nepal and Darjeeling in research, wanting to discover and understand about the architecture, languages, ethnography, religion, zoology and botany. He collected specimens and manuscripts, and had many drawings made, which he donated to many collections throughout Europe. He was also politically involved during his Residency in Nepal, and also later in England, when he continued to show an active interest in the Indian subcontinent, particularly regarding trade and vernacular education. These Personal Papers reflect these interests and are a record of much of his activity - Hodgson and his wives seemed to have a need to record all his successes. He was also a keen annotator of material, so that most of the printed material also bears his handwritten comments.

"Autograph Book belonging to Susan Hodgson, Alderley Grange, Wotton under Edge" A leather bound autograph book belonging to Hodgson's wife, Susan, in which are placed certificates, diplomas, academic and personal correspondence, newspaper cuttings and extracts related to Brian Houghton Hodgson's life. Leather binding with metal clasp. The book's binding is broken and some pages are loose. Care must be taken when using this item.