These Papers are mainly concerned with excavations undertaken by David Stronach and John Hansman at Šahr-e Qumis in 1971 and 1976, and by David Stronach at Pasargadae in 1963. There is also the manuscript for Hansman's book, "Julfār, an Arabian Port", and more recent correspondence between Hansman and RAS Archivist, Nancy Charley.
Sans titreTyped lists of Plate Captions, Catalogue of Woven Material in Figure 7, and Figure Captions for an article by Hansman and Stronach. With these lists is an acknowledgment slip from Stephen Austin and Sons Limited, Printers, with the note "Omitted from Hansman package. Apologies", and a black and white excavation photograph which is marked up on its reverse for printing.
Sans titreIn 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.
Sans titreCorrespondence and reports regarding the publication of the Centenary Volume.
Sans titreLetter from Stephen Austin and Sons, Ltd., Oriental, General and Artistic Printers, to The Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society (Ella Sykes), to give an estimate of £8.0.0 per sheet of 16 pages, for the production of 1250 copies of a record volume for the Society. Mr Harrison from the Printers will call to receive their instructions.
Sans titreLetter from Stephen Austin and Sons, Ltd., Oriental, General and Artistic Printers, to The Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to note that the estimate has been acceptable and that they will include the two pages of Oriental type at no further cost.
Sans titreLetter from Stephen Austin and Sons, Ltd., Oriental, General and Artistic Printers, to G.H. Walsh to give a revised estimate for the Record Volume.
Sans titreLetter from Stephen Austin and Sons, Ltd., Oriental, General and Artistic Printers, to The Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that they cannot give another estimate for the Centenary Supplement until they know the extent of the work.
Sans titreLetter from Stephen Austin and Sons, Ltd., Oriental, General and Artistic Printers, to Professor D.S. Margoliouth to ask for a list of the order of the articles to be included, so they can number the plates correctly. They note 1500 copies are required and ask to be advised of the binding.
Sans titreLetter from Stephen Austin and Sons, Ltd., Oriental, General and Artistic Printers, to The Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that they can now proceed with the make-up of the Centenary Supplement after having received definite instructions from Professor Margoliouth.
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