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In 1923 the Royal Asiatic Society celebrated its Centenary. This archival material contains a scrapbook with Centenary correspondence and invitations, further congratulatory correspondence, material concerning the Centenary Events, and correspondence concerning the publication of a Centenary Volume.

"News Cuttings", This is a hardbound scrapbook into which have been pasted commemorative items regarding the celebration of the Royal Asiatic Society's Centenary in 1923.

Notification of the Centennial Anniversary Celebrations between 17th to 20th July 1923 with request for subscriptions towards an Entertainment Fund. Detachable portion to send with such donation.

Notice sent from Ella C. Sykes, Royal Asiatic Society Secretary, to invited Societies to request notification about their representatives attending the Centenary Government Luncheon on July 17th and the Dinner on July 20th.

Notice sent from Ella Sykes, Royal Asiatic Society Secretary, to ask people to inform her of their intentions to attend the Centenary Reception on Tuesday 17 July when HRH The Prince of Wales would be present.

"List of Societies Invited to Take Part in the Centenary Celebrations". A list of the different Societies which will be involved in the celebrations, with their named representatives.

Letter from the President and Council of the Royal Asiatic Society to request the presence of Representatives of Societies at the celebration of the Society's Centenary and to communicate the titles from those who propose to read papers at the event. The President is Lord Chalmers of Northiam.

Notice sent by the Entente Committee of the Royal Asiatic Society to solicit papers for the proceedings of the Centenary meetings. There will be four different sections: The Ancient Far East; The Ancient East; India; and Islam.

"Order of Proceedings". Schedule and list of Societies giving addresses on 17th July, before the arrival of HRH The Prince of Wales, accompanied by the Prime Minister.

Invitation card, from the President & Council of the Royal Asiatic Society, to the Centenary Reception at the Rooms of the Royal Society, Burlington House, 10.30am, 17 July 1923.