Letter from Professor Ballhatchet to Miss Crawford, RAS Secretary, in which he suggests, on the strength of De Gershevitch's report, that the prize should go to the author of the essay on the "Turanians in the Avesta". Typed with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 11 December 1967.
Sans titreLetter from Ilya Gershevitch to Miss Crawford, RAS Secretary, in which he gives his opinion of the report sent by Professor Ballhatchet concerning the essay on Indian Nationalism. They have spoken on the phone and have agreed that the prize should be shared between to two entrants. With this letter is a copy of Ballhatchet's report on the essay on India Nationalism before Gandhi. Typed, 2 pieces, letter dated 12 December 1967.
Sans titreLetter from Professor Ballhatchet to Miss Crawford, RAS Secretary, to inform her that a decision had been made for an equal division of the prize money between the two candidates. Typed with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 13 December 1967.
Sans titreLetters from RAS Secretary to Essay Prizewinners to inform each of them that they had been one of two judged of equal merit and therefore tied for the prize. They are asked to attend the Soceity on 8 February to receive their prize. Typed, 2 letters, dated 3 January 1968.
Sans titreLetter from Gordon Johnson to Miss Crawford, RAS Secretary. to thank for the letter telling that he was joint winner of the Prize Essay Competition and that he will be able to be at the Presentation. He also asks if he would be able to make a copy of the essay. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 4 January 1968.
Sans titreLetter from RAS Secretary to Peter Khoroche, fearing her first letter had gone astray, to write again about him being joint winner of the Prize Essay and to invite him to attend the presentation. Typed, 1 side, dated 17 January 1968.
Sans titreLetter from Peter Khoroche to Miss Crawford, RAS Secretary, in which he apologises for his delay in replying and writes that he will be glad to attend to presentation. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 22 January 1968.
Sans titreLetter from RAS Secretary to Gordon Johnson to apologise for overlooking his request to make a copy of his essay. Typed, 1 side, dated 26 January 1968.
Sans titreLetter from RAS Secretary to Gordon Johnson in which she apologises for the delay in sending his certificate, which she does along with some membership information and invitation card for the next lecture. Typed, 1 side, dated 19 February 1968.
Sans titreThere are copies of both of the prize-winning essays and the identifying documentation for each candidate.
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