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Correspondence, reports and statements produced in the administration of the Forlong Fund between 1971 and 1980. These are:

1971

• Letter from I.K. Orchardson, Registrar, SOAS, to Diane Crawford, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to enclose a copy of the Forlong Fund Accounts and Estimates and to inform of the current student, Miss K. Rakpongse, recipient of the award. The Accounts are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 21 May 1971.
• Letter from I.K. Orchardson to Diane Crawford to return the money for the third term of Miss Rakpongse as she was only paid for two terms. Typed, 1 piece, dated 25 August 1971.

1972

• Letter from I.K. Orchardson to Diane Crawford to enclose a copy of the Forlong Fund Accounts and Estimates and to inform of further money available for the printing and publishing of Okell's "Guide to the Romanisation of Burmese". The Accounts are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 25 May 1972.

1973

• Letter from I.K. Orchardson to Diane Crawford to enclose a copy of the Forlong Fund Accounts and Estimates and to inform of the current students, Miss V.S.T. Khoo and Miss J.R. Hill, recipients of the award. The Accounts are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 23 May 1973.
• Letter from I.K. Orchardson to Diane Crawford to inform that the award made to Miss Hill had been increased to £300. Typed, 1 piece, dated 13 June 1973.
• Letter from Diane Crawford to I.K. Orchardson to inform his letter had arrived too late for the recent Council Meeting and would be submitted at the next meeting. Typed, 1 piece, dated 27 June 1973.
• Letter from I.K. Orchardson to Diane Crawford to thank for her cheque for Miss V.S.T. Khoo. Typed, 1 piece, dated 18 October 1973.
• Letter from Dane Crawford to I.K. Orchardson to ask whether Miss Hill is in receipt of other awards. Typed, 1 piece, dated 8 November 1973.
• Letter from I.K. Orchardson to Diane Crawford to inform of Miss Hill's financial situation. Typed, 1 piece, dated 14 November 1973.
• Letter from K,A. Ballhatchet, SOAS, to Diane Crawford to give an account of Miss J.R. Hill. Typed 1 piece, dated 29 November 1973.
• Letter from Diane Crawford to I.K. Orchardson to enclose the cheque for Miss Hill, Typed, 1 piece, dated 30 November 1973.
• Letter from I.K. Orchardson to Diane Crawford to thank for the cheque. Typed, 1 piece, dated 4 December 1973.

1974

• Letter from I.K. Orchardson to Diane Crawford to ask for the scholarship funds for Miss Hill and Miss Khoo for the 1974 session. Typed, 1 piece, dated 29 March 1974.
• Letter from Diane Crawford to I.K. Orchardson to inform that the Council has approved of the scholarships. Typed, 1 piece, dated 30 April 1974.
• Letter from I.K. Orchardson to Diane Crawford to enclose a copy of the accounts and estimates for the Forlong Fund and to confirm the scholarships for Miss Khoo and Miss Hill. The accounts are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 7 June 1974.
• Letter from I.K. Orchardson to Diane Crawford to ask for the cheque to cover the awards. Typed, 1 piece, dated 26 September 1974.

1975

• Letter from J.T. Bishop, Registrar, SOAS, to Diane Crawford to inform that the Committee have recommended the award of a scholarship to Mrs M.J. Soar .Typed, 1 piece, dated 18 March 1975.
• Letter from Diane Crawford to J.T. Bishop to inform that the Council have approved of the award. Typed, 1 piece, dated 17 April 1975.

1976

• Letter from J.T. Bishop to Diane Crawford to inform that Mrs Soar was awarded a grant from the D.E.S. and therefore has not taken up the Forlong Award. He also encloses a copy of the accounts and estimates for 1974-75. This is with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 30 January 1976.
• Letter from J.T. Bishop to Diane Crawford to inform that the Forlong Committee are recommending a scholarship for Mrs L.M. Finn. Typed, 1 piece, dated 12 March 1976.
• Letter from J.T. Bishop to Diane Crawford to enclose a copy of the accounts and estimates for 1975-1976. These are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 7 July 1976.

1977

• Letter from J.T. Bishop to Diane Crawford to ask for the payment for Mrs Finn. Typed, 1 piece, dated 17 January 1977.
• Letter from J.T. Bishop to Diane Crawford to inform that the Forlong Committee have recommended a scholarship be awarded to Miss S.L. Nicholls. Typed, 1 piece, dated 25 March 1977.
• Letter from J.T. Bishop to Diane Crawford to inform that the Committee has decided not to renew the scholarship for Mrs Finn. Typed, 1 piece, dated 4 April 1977.
• Letter from Diane Crawford to J.T. Bishop to inform that Council has approved the scholarship to Miss Nicholls. Typed, 1 piece, dated 20 April 1977.
• Letter from J.T. Bishop to Diane Crawford to inform that the Committee is recommending an increase in the value of the Scholarship to £600. He also enclose a copy of the accounts and estimates as well as a letter received from Professor Snellgrove concerning possible financial help for the Forlong Fund. The accounts but not the letter are with this letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 29 September 1977.
• Letter from Diane Crawford to J.T. Bishop to inform that the Council recommends the expendable balance be put to publications and not an increase in the scholarship awards. Typed, 1 piece, dated 15 November 1977.

1978

• Letter from E.V. Bishop, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to J.T. Bishop to ask for information for the Council meeting concerning Miss Nicholls. Typed, 1 piece, dated 10 April 1978.
• Letter from J.T. Bishop to E.V. Gibson to inform that Miss Nicholls has not taken up the Forlong Scholarship offered to her. Typed, 1 piece, dated 13 April 1978.
• Letter from N.C. Shane, Secretary, Scholarships Committee, SOAS, to E.V. Gibson to ask for the Forlong Fund accounts for the Committee meeting. Typed, 1 piece, dated 12 May 1978.
• 'Forlong Fund: Estimates for the Year 1 April 1977- 31 March 1978. Typed document. With this are 3 handwritten sheets with Forlong Fund accounts workings.
• Letter from N.C. Shane to E.V. Gibson to ask for the payment for the Scholarship award made to Miss Mason. She also enquires regarding a discrepancy of £300. Typed, 1 piece, dated 25 September 1978.
  Letter from E.V. Gibson to N.C. Shane concerning the payment for Miss Mason and the discrepancy. Typed, dated 4 October 1978.
• Letter to Charles from some member of SOAS and RAS concerning the conditions of the Forlong Fund and suggesting some member of the Royal Asiatic Society sit on the Scholarships Committee. Typed, 1 piece, dated 9 October 1978.

1979

• Letter from National Savings Bank to the Royal Asiatic Society to enclose the Forlong Fund Savings Bank book and request that they close the account. Typed, 1 piece, dated 16 March 1979.
• Letter from N.C. Shane to E.V. Gibson to ask for the Forlong Fund Accounts and Estimates ready for the next Committee meeting. Typed, 1 piece, dated 25 May 1979.
• 'Forlong Fund: Receipts & Payments 1 April 1978- 31 March 1979' - account sheet. Typed, 1 piece, undated.

1980

• 'Forlong Fund: Receipts & Payments 1 April 1979- 31 March 1980' - account sheet. Typed, 1 piece, undated.
• Letter from N.C. Shane to E.V. Gibson to inform that the Scholarship Committee approved the accounts. Typed, 1 piece, dated 5 September 1980.

Correspondence, reports and statements produced in the administration of the Forlong Fund between 1981 and 1990. These are:

1981

• Letter from N.C Shane, Administrative Officer, SOAS, to E.V. Gibson, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to ask for the Forlong Fund Accounts and Estimates. Typed, 1 piece, dated 22 May 1981.
• Letter from E.V. Gibson to N.C. Shane to send the Accounts and Estimates and to inform of the Council's decision for £750 to be used for scholars and the rest for publications. The accounts are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 12 June 1981.

1982

• Letter from N.C. Shane to E.V. Gibson to inform of the Committee's recommendation that scholarships be awarded to Miss E.A. Hutton and Dr M. Shokoohy. She encloses a copy of their curricula vitae. She asks for confirmation of the terms for receipt of an award. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 24 March 1982.
• Letter from N.C. Shane to E.V. Gibson to ask for the Accounts and Estimates ready for the next Forlong Fund Committee meeting and to confirm their telephone conversation regarding the awards to Miss Hutton and Dr Shokoohy. Typed, 1 piece, dated 14 June 1982.
• Letter from E.V. Gibson to N.C. Shane to confirm that £600 will be given for awards but that the Accounts and Estimates are delayed. Typed , 1 piece, dated 25 June 1982.
• Letter from E.V. Gibson to N.C. Shane to send both the Accounts and Estimates and also a cheque to cover the awards. The accounts are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 30 September & 1 October 1982.

1983

• Letter from E.V. Gibson to N.C. Shane to send both the Accounts and Estimates and to confirm that the Council decided to put the estimated income towards publications. The accounts are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 7 June 1983.
• Letter from N.C. Shane to E.V. Gibson to enclose a cheque for £300 because Dr Shokoohy was unable to take up the award. Typed, 1 piece, dated 25 August 1983.

1984

• Letter from E.V. Gibson to N.C. Shane to send the Accounts and Estimates for the Forlong Fund. The accounts are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 3 May 1984.

1985

• Letter from E.V. Gibson to N.C. Shane to send the Accounts and Estimates and to confirm that the Council decided to put the estimated income towards publications but that the £300 not taken up could be used for a scholarship. The accounts are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 16 May 1985.
• Letter from C. Howe, Chairman, Scholarships Committee, SOAS, to E.V. Gibson to recommend the scholarship should be awarded to Mrs F.J. Ünlü. Typed, 1 piece, dated 31 October 1985.
• Letter from N.C. Shane to E.V. Gibson to inform that the accounts and estimates were agreed by the Scholarships Committee. Typed, 1 piece, dated 31 October 1985.
• Letter from E.V. Gibson to Professor C.B. Howe to inform that the Council have approved the award to Mrs F.J. Ünlü. Typed, 1 piece, undated.

1986

• Letter from E.V. Gibson to the [RAS Council] to ask on behalf of N.C. Shane whether SOAS should continue to advertise the scholarships and to give information about the uptake of the awards. Typed with handwritten note,1 piece, dated 29 April 1986.
• Letter from E.V. Gibson to N.C Shane to send the Accounts and Estimates for the Forlong Fund. These are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 26 June 1986.
• Letter from N.C. Shane to E.V. Gibson to inform that the Accounts were approved at the Scholarship Committee Meeting. Typed, 1 piece, dated 22 December 1986.

1987

• Copy of the Estimates and Accounts for 1986-1987. Typed with handwritten annotations, 1 piece, undated.
• Letter from N.C Shane to Miss A. Southworth, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that the accounts had been approved by the Scholarship Committee and to clarify regarding the money for scholarships. Typed,1 piece, dated 26 November 1987.

1988

• Letter from Lydia Collins, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to N.C. Shane to enclose the Accounts and Estimates for the Forlong Fund and to inform that £400 could be made available for scholarships in 1989. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 4 November 1988.

1989

• Letter from K. Henderson, Secretary, Scholarships Committee, SOAS, to Lydia Collins to inform that the £400 award was decided to be used to provide a travelling scholarship. Typed, 1 piece, dated 11 March 1989.
• Letter from Lydia Collins to K. Henderson to inform that the Publications Committee have agreed with the use of the money for a travel scholarship. Typed, 1 piece, dated 3 April 1989.
• Letter from K. Henderson to Lydia Collins to inform that the money would be awarded to Mr Xiao Dong Xie to travel to China. Typed, 1 piece, dated 30 June 1989.
• Letter from Lydia Collins to K. Henderson to enclose the Forlong Accounts and Estimates. These are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 31 October 1989.

1990

• Letter from K. Henderson to Lydia Collins to inform that the Scholarship Committee recommend a Forlong Fund award to Mr N.N. Thani to enable him to return to Malaysia to collect research material. Typed, 1 piece, dated 9 July 1990.
• Letter from Lydia Collins to Miss D.L. Driscoll, Scholarships Committee, SOAS, to send the accounts and estimates for the Forlong Fund. These are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 8 November 1990.

Correspondence, reports and statements produced in the administration of the Forlong Fund between 1991 and 2000. These are:

1991

• Letter from E.U. Kratz, Chairman, Scholarships Committee, SOAS, to John Payne, Honorary Treasurer, Royal Asiatic Society, to ask for the money for the Forlong Fund scholarships and to also ask for the arrangements to continue as at present. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 31 January 1991.
• Letter from Lydia Collins, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to the Accounts Department ,SOAS, to enclose the cheque for the Forlong Fund scholarships. Typed, 1 piece, dated 5 February 1991.
• Memorandum from John Payne to Members of the Council, Royal Asiatic Society, to give information concerning the administration of the Forlong Fund. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 9 February 1991.
• Letter from E.U. Kratz to John Payne to suggest some of the Forlong Fund be used for an occasional series of publications of outstanding Masters' theses. Typed, 1 piece, dated 19 February 1991.
• Letter from John Payne to E.U. Kratz to concur with his suggestion for a publication series. He will put the idea to the Society's Publication Committee. Typed, 1 piece, dated 25 February 1991.
• Letter from E.U. Kratz to John Payne to ask about the conditions of Exhibitions of the Forlong Fund. Typed, 1 piece, dated 27 February 1991.
• Letter from Robina Maguire, Secretary, SOAS , to John Payne to send the photocopies omitted from letter Kratz's concerning the Forlong Fund scholarship. Typed with photocopies, 3 pieces, dated 1 March 1991.
• Letter from John Payne to E.U. Kratz concerning the conditions of the Forlong Fund with regard to scholarships and awards. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 6 March 1991.
• Letter from John Payne to E.U. Kratz to inform that the Publications Committee was not in favour of publishing Masters' theses using money from the Forlong Fund. Typed, 1 piece, dated 21 March 1991.
  Letter from E.U. Kratz to John Payne to inform of his opinion of the Publication Committee's decision. Handwritten, 1 piece, dated 24 March 1991.
• Memo from John Payne to Members of the RAS Council to propose that the Forlong Fund be used to help with publication of Masters theses, the recommendation which had not been accepted by the Publications Committee. Typed,1 piece, dated 10 April 1991.
• Letter from Avril A. Powell, Lecturer in History, SOAS, to Diana L. Driscoll, Deputy Registrar, SOAS, to recommend Miss Kathleen Taylor for a Forlong Endowment Scholarship. She sends Miss Taylor's request for funding. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 30 May 1991.
• Letter from Diana L. Driscoll to Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that the Scholarship Committee has recommended that Miss Beatrice Kathleen Patricia Taylor be awarded a scholarship from the Forlong Fund. Typed, 1 piece, dated 6 June 1991.
• Letter from E.U. Kratz to Lydia Collins to add his recommendation for Miss Taylor to receive an award. Typed, 1 piece, dated 24 June 1991.
• Letter from John Payne to E.U. Kratz to inform that as Kratz had been unable to attend the Council meeting, their decision had been deferred. Typed, 1 piece, dated 18 April 1991.
• Letter from Lydia Collins, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to HM General Register Office to ask for a copy of the will of James George Roche Forlong. Typed, 1 piece, dated 19 June 1991.
• Letter from J. Waugh, Keeper of the Records of Scotland, to the Royal Asiatic Society to inform of the cost for a copy of Forlong's will. Typed, 1 piece, dated 25 June 1981.
• Photocopies of the will of James Forlong provided by the Scottish Record Office. Photocopies of typed and handwritten papers, 42 pieces.
• Letter from Diana L. Driscoll to Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to ask for the cheque for Miss Taylor's award. Typed, 1 piece, dated 26 September 1991.
• Memo from John Payne to give information regarding the Forlong Fund. Typed, 3 pieces, dated 4 October 1991.
• Letter from Lydia Collins to Diana L. Driscoll to enclose the Forlong Fund Accounts. These are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 14 November 1991.

1992

• Letter from John Payne to E.U. Kratz to enclose a copy of the accounts for the Forlong Fund. These are with the letter. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 25 February 1992.
• 'James G.R. Forlong Fund: Balance of Fund as at 31 December 1992' - account sheet. Typed with initials J.A. P[ayne] with handwritten annotations, dated 16 November 1992.

1993

• Letter from Deidre J. Goodman, Assistant Registrar and Secretary to the Scholarships Committee, SOAS, to Lydia Collins to inform that the Committee recommend that Mr Jurgen Ludwig Grotz be given a Forlong Scholarship. Typed, 1 piece, dated 7 July 1993.

1994

• 'James G.R. Forlong Fund: Balance of Fund as at 31 December 1993' - account sheet. Typed with initials J.A. P[ayne], dated 16 March 1994.
• Letter from. Lydia Collins to Deidre Goodman to send the accounts and to inform there would be no money for a scholarship in 1195. Typed, 1 piece, dated 17 March 1994.

1995

• Letter from. Lydia Collins to Deidre Goodman to confirm no Fund will be available for an award in 1995. It will then be available in 1996 and 1997 but not in 1998. Typed, 1 piece, dated 3 February 1995.

1996

• Letter from Lydia Collins to the Secretary, Scholarships Committee, SOAS to advise that a sum of £1000 would be available for an Forlong Fund award. Typed, 1 piece, dated 13 February 1996.
• Letter from Deidre Goodman to Lydia Collins to inform that the Scholarships Committee recommend Ms L. Du Perron and Mr W.S. Kailkiti for Forlong Fund scholarships. Typed, 1 piece, dated 11 June 1996.
• Letter from Lydia Collins to Deidre Goodman to send the cheque for the Forlong scholarships. Typed, 1 piece, 20 June 1996.

1997

• Letter from Naman P. Ahuja to Dr D.W. MacDowall, President Royal Asiatic Society, to thank for the Forlong Endowment and to provide a report of the first part of his field work. The report is with the letter. Typed, 10 pieces, dated 26 April 1997.
• Letter from Deidre Goodman to Philippa Vaughan, Director, Royal Asiatic Society, to enquire of the amount of money available for Forlong Fund scholarships in 1997. She also encloses a list of the members of the Scholarships Committee. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 24 June 1997.
• Letter from T.N. Guina, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Deidre Goodman to advise that the award has been agreed for this year, He also asks for information about previous recipients and the outcome of their research. Typed, 1 piece, dated 2 July 1997.
• Letter from Deidre Goodman to T.N. Guina to give the information that she is able to concerning previous candidates. Typed, 1 piece, dated 4 July 1997.
• Letter from T.N. Guina to Deidre Goodman to thank for the information and to send the cheque for the Forlong Fund scholarships. Typed, 1 piece, dated 15 July 1997.

1998

• Letter from Professor Francis Robinson, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to Deidre Goodman to suggest that since the Society is about to embark on a more vigorous publications programme that for two years out of three the Forlong Fund monies be kept by the Society for publications. Typed, 1 piece, dated 6 January 1998.
• Letter from Deidre Goodman to Francis Robinson to thank him for informing her of the future administration of the Forlong Fund. Typed, 1 piece, dated 14 January 1998.

Correspondence, reports and statements produced in the administration of the Forlong Fund from 2001. Many of these are still active records. The ones that have become archival are listed below:

2002

• Letter from Jean E. Tullett, Scholarships Officer, SOAS, to Professor Anthony J. Stockwell, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to introduce herself as the new incumbent with charge of organising the scholarship for the Forlong Fund. Typed with handwritten annotations, 1 piece, dated 12 November 2002.
• Letter from Anthony Stockwell to Jean E. Tullett to inform that Dr Giles Tillotson, the Society's previous Director had reached an arrangement with Professor David Arnold whereby SOAS surrendered its interest and responsibility for the Forlong Award. Typed, 1 piece, dated 15 November 2002.

2017

• Application for Forlong Fund funding for the production of a printed catalogue for 'Digitalising the Sikkim Palace Archives (1875-1975)'. Computer printed, 5 pieces, dated 28 September 2017.

'Dictionnaire Kalmouk - Allemand: Texte' - a handwritten manuscript believed to be created by Julius Klaproth containing the Kalmyk alphabet and a dictionary of words. A note has been added on the front paper recording; 'This fragment of a Dictionary most probably came from Klaproth's library which was sold at his death - H [S] Decr. 1850'. The dictionary sections are divided under headings of page numbers, suggesting this manuscript may have been copied from a larger one. Inserted into the manuscript is a piece of yellow paper providing the information gained By Dr W. Simon about the manuscript's provenance. The front cover has a label affixed with 'Mongolian' ascribed in ink and 'Kalmuch- German Dictionary' in pencil. and the spine has a paper label stating Mongolian-German'. These appear to be additions made once in came into the Society's possession.

In caring for the collections and making them accessible to researchers various lists and catalogues have been collated throughout the Society's history. Some of these have been published but many are unpublished or in draft form prior to publication. These have been kept as important sources of both information about the nature of the collections and also how the Society has historically organised them. Please note, however, that not all the items in the catalogues and lists are still within the Society's collections.

Catalogues and handlists concerning the Collections of the Royal Asiatic Society. These include catalogues and lists which cover more than one type of material and also catalogues and lists of other catalogues and lists.

Catalogues and lists which concern more than one type of material in the Collections. These are:

• Bound manuscript volume of lists identified on the label of front board as 'List of Sanskrit and Prakrit MSS from Colonel Tod; List of Nepalese Buddhist MSS (B.H. Hodgson'; List of South Indian Sanskrit MSS from General Whish; and List of Buddhist MSS in Burmese Character'. On the back board the label states 'Catalogue of Maps, Charts, Plans, Drawings, Engraving, Inscriptions &c in the Library of the Royal Asiatic Society'. However the lists cover more then either these titles suggest and have been added to at different periods. Handwritten, the spine is missing from the volume and is therefore in a fragile condition.
• Catalogue of MSS in packing case since the Library was in Albermarle St. & now in Blue Binders' - typed list of mixed material (much of it now considered archival). There is also a 'Duplicate copy' which is more extensive and includes many maps. The Society left Albermarle St in 1920 and so these lists date to some time after that. Foolscap paper, 6 and 12 pieces including covers.
• 'Portraits', 'Busts', 'Illustrated MSS' - handwritten lists detailing some of the Society's possessions. 2 pieces, foolscap paper.
• 'R.A.S. MSS & Books sent to Nat. Prov. Bank, St. James's St.' - handwritten lists of the contents of each box. 4 pieces, foolscap with accompanying envelope.
• List of MSS & Books deposited with Lloyd's Bank, 16 St James's St., April 1939 (Boxes 1-12), Sept 1939 (Boxes 13,14) - handwritten lists of the contents of each box. 6 pieces, foolscap.
• 'Periodicals', 'Sets', 'Individual Works', 'R.A.S. Supplementary List I: Books for Storage', 'Royal Asiatic Society' - typed lists with handwritten annotations detailing various of the Society's collections according to their headings. 10 pieces, foolscap.
• 'Royal Asiatic Society. List of contents of cupboards not yet fully sorted. 1956' - typed list detailing collections by cupboard. 3 pieces, foolscap.
• 'Royal Asiatic Society' - typed lists giving information concerning uncatalogued European manuscripts, Drawings, Pictures, Casts & Busts, Photos, Copper Plates and Seals, and Maps. 2 pieces, foolscap.
• Two guard books containing lists of the Collections of the Society. These are mainly typed sheets and photocopies pasted into the books with handwritten annotations. They are divided into sections.
  Volume I
  • General Introduction to the Plan and Aim of the two ledgers (this was not included – but a note added to say this would happen at the Section level).
  • Manuscripts Section
  • Papers Section
  • Elsewhere Section
  Volume II
  • Elsewhere Section – continued
  • Paintings Section
  • Photographs and Lantern Slides
  • Objects Section
  • Printed Section
  • Maps, Charts
  • Index
  It is unknown when these were compiled but probably date to 1970s-1980s. These are kept in the Reading Room Office.
• 'Contents of Items located in Old Strong Room [OSR] - Front Basement Boxes. As at April 1998.' Computer generated list of items, 16 pieces.

The Burton Collection

The Burton Collection of Oscar Eckenstein was acquired by Lewis C. Loyd in 1921 and donated to the Society in 1939. This contains both printed material and archives. A list was compiled by Mary S. Lovell and Bernadette Rivett in March 2000 with a final amendment 27 April 2000. Computer printed, 43 pages.

Storey Collection

After the death of Charles Ambrose Storey his possessions were bequeathed to the Society. This included, printed material, manuscripts, archives and some artworks. The following lists are related to this collection.

• 'Shelf List of Storey Collection: Catalogues of Persian Manuscripts', typed, 5 pieces.
• 'Shelf List of Storey Collection: Catalogues of Arabic, Hindustani &c Manuscripts', typed, 2 pieces.
• 'Shelf List of Storey Collection: Catalogues of Printed Books', typed 1 pieces.
• 'Storey Collection' 'Introduction' written by Michael Pollock, Librarian, Royal Asiatic Society with 'Handlist of Printed Books in the Storey Collection', computer printed, 67 pieces.

Printed and handwritten catalogues of the Society's Chinese Library, including:

• 'Catalogue of the Chinese Library of the Royal Asiatic Society' by the Rev. S. Kidd, Professor of Chinese Literature, University College, London, 1838. This contains both the Chinese books and manuscripts that belonged to the Society at that time. Printed with handwritten annotations, 58 pages. This is bound together with Henry F. Holt's catalogue published in 1889 (see below), with note on the flyleaf saying 'Bound, November 1930'. The Holt catalogue is also heavily annotated. This volume is kept in the Reading Room Office.

• ‘A Catalogue of the Chinese Manuscripts in the Library of the Royal Asiatic Society', compiled between 1878 and 1881 by Mr Henry F. Holt, Joint Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society with Mr Giles of the Chinese Consular Service correcting the proofs. Printed with handwritten annotations, 116 pages, bound volume, dated 1889. Two copies. Inserted in one volume is ‘Chinese Catalogue: List of Missing numbers not found by Professor Shelley Wang’, handwritten list, 3 pieces, dated 4 April 1938. Again this catalogue describes both the Chinese books and manuscripts. These two volumes are kept in the Reading Room Office.

• 'Mr Shelley Wang's Chinese Catalogue 1936', handwritten catalogue of the Society's Chinese Library complied by Professor Shelley Wang in 1936. This describes Chinese books, manuscripts and printed maps, as well as some Japanese material. The catalogue begins with a list of books marked not found by Shelley Wang, followed by an index listing the items (including those listed in the Holt catalogue) by romanised Chinese title in alphabetical order. The main portion of the catalogue lists items from No. 598, following Holt's numbering, to No. 669, although items after No. 649 are in a different hand and seem to be later additions. The volume is kept in the Reading Room Office. There are multiple inserts in the volume and these have been stored separately in an archival folder. The inserts are:

  • Letter from Shelley Wang to Colonel Hoysted, writing that he is glad the cataloguing work has now finished. He writes further about bringing a case of cards [to the Library?], and comments on the translation of ‘The Western Chamber’ which he has been asked to review. Handwritten, one letter, dated 25 January 1937

  • Letter from Colonel Hoysted to Professor Yetts, enclosing Wang’s letter and asking him to have a look at the completed catalogue. He further asks about the fee for a permanent membership of the Society that was offered to Wang and his advice on the review of ‘The Western Chamber’. Handwritten, one letter, dated 27 January 1937

  • Letter from Colonel Hoysted to Shelley Wang thanking for his work. He enquires the omission of book titles beginning with Y in his index. Typed, one letter, dated 20 March 1937

  • List of books transferred from the Chinese Library to Cupboard 4 Right. Handwritten, 2 pieces.

  • List of Chinese manuscript dictionaries. Handwritten, 1 piece.

  • Diagrams showing the arrangement of Chinese Library on the shelfs by index numbers, with missing books marked in red. Handwritten, 1 piece.

  • Note on item No 662, being four pictorial maps of Chinese Buddhist mountains, dating one of the maps to after about 1840 (now catalogued as Artwork 104). Typed, 1 piece.

  • Note giving suggestions on the Society’s Chinese Library, including trading duplicate copies, enlarging the Library and hiring an assistant librarian. Handwritten, 1 piece.

  • List of Chinese books not found. Handwritten, 1 piece.

  • Note containing some [ancient Chinese characters], annotated 'Wang Collection. Anglo Chinese College, [?]'. Handwritten, 1 piece.

  • A set of index cards for books beginning with the title 'Ta Ch’ing'

Lists of catalogues of the collections in the Royal Asiatic Society. These are:

• 'Manuscript Catalogues of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland', list to accompany a letter from Assistant Librarian, Royal Asiatic Society to Professor G.E. Weil, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Universitie de Nancy, France, concerning the Society's collections. Typed, 5 pieces, dated 12 July 1977.
• 'Printed Book Catalogues'- two different versions. One is of 4 pages and lists printed catalogues of books and Arabic script manuscripts. The second is of 7 pages and lists catalogues of books, Arabic script manuscripts, Malay and Indonesian manuscripts, Chinese books and manuscripts, Sanskrit and other Indian manuscripts, Manuscripts from S.E. Asia and Sri Lanka, Tibetan and Mongolian manuscripts, European manuscripts, Archives, Maps, and Periodicals. All computer printed.
• 'London, Royal Asiatic Society' - a comprehensive list of the catalogues produced for the Society's collections. 9 pieces, computer printed.

Electronic documents - archival versions were created in 2024.

• 'LIST OF CATALOGUES 1987' - detailed list of the catalogues produced for the collections of the Society. Content created in 2001.
• 'CATALOGUES OF THE COLLECTIONS IN THE LIBRARY OF THE ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY' - summary of catalogues for printed books, manuscripts and artworks. First created c.2001.
• 'CATALOGUES OF THE COLLECTIONS IN THE LIBRARY OF THE ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY' - detailed version of catalogues for collections of the Society and includes a statistical supplement to approximate the amount of each type of material. Content created in 2001.
• 'LIBRARY CATALOGUES' - summary list of the catalogues held for the Society's collections. Content created in 2006.