Letters to The Press Association and The Times Newspaper to ask for distribution and insertion into the newspapers about the winner of the Society's Universities Essay Prize. Typed, 2 letters, dated 11 November 1938.
Sin títuloLetters to the Press Association and The Times Newspaper, to ask them to distribute and print the following notice. The notice is with these letters and is entitled "University News: Royal Asiatic Society". The notice announces the 1938 winer. Two typed letters plus the notice, dated 16 November 1938.
Sin títuloLetters to the Press Association and Newspaper Editors, asking for them to print the attached notice. Two letters with notice concerning the date of the Presentation of the Universities Prize Essay Award. Typed, 3 pieces, dated 29 November 1938.
Sin títuloPostcard to Col. Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to state that its writer would be happy to present the Prize for the Essay competition and therefore could he be provided with the name and the essay of the winner. Handwritten, dated 25 November 1938. Note in Col. Hoysted's hand "Sent 29.11.38".
"Royal Asiatic Society's Annual Universities' Essay Competition". Notice to certify that Mr John Albert Chapman was awarded the prize. Typed with handwritten date, 23.12.38.
Sin títuloEssay: "The History of the Relations of the British with Malaya and Java (1780-1867)". The first prize winning essay, typed manuscript, 26 pages, with identifying label. Also with the essay is a covering letter from Albert John Chapman to Mr Hoysted to say that he is sending a fresh copy of his essay which is copied verbatim from the original. Handwritten letter, dated 20 December 1938.
Sin títuloTwo newspaper cuttings concerning the award of the Universities Prize Essay.
"Royal Asiatic Society" - newspaper cutting from The Times to announce the winner of the Universities Prize Essay. Printed material, dated 16 November 1938.
"Royal Asiatic Society Prize" - Newspaper Cutting from The Times to announce the date of the presentation of the Universities Prize Essay Award. Printed material, dated 2 December 1938.
The series contains administrative correspondence and notices, a copy of the winning essay, and newspaper cuttings.
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