Two versions of a sample membership diploma, with the Society's address given as 60 Queen's Gardens.
A sample membership diploma, with the Society's address given as 14 Stephenson Way.
Letter from Sir E. D. Maclagan, Vice-President, to Mrs R. W. Frazer, Secretary and Librarian, enquiring numbers of members and figures of subscription rates since 1900 for the Committee’s reference, dated 13 February 1930.
Document with handwritten press release blurbs regarding Honorary Fellowship in 1973.
Photocopy of a letter from A. D. H. Bivar to Professor K. Ballhatchet, RAS Director, regarding the issue of invoices and payment reminders for subscriptions for members from India, with further remarks from the Secretary expressing disagreement with Bivar's letter and related papers, dated 18-28 April 1975.
This bundle includes draft questionnaire for the 1989 membership survey conducted by the Society and summary of replies, as well as photocopies of the survey report and completed questionnaires submitted by Frank Steele, RAS President. The questionnaire includes 23 questions soliciting members' suggestions and comments regarding the Society's lectures and seminars, Library services, Journal and other activities, as well as their views on establishing a register of Asian studies in the UK. Over 200 responses were received.
Copy letter from Miss L. Collins, RAS Secretary, to Miss Marie Lynskey enclosing certificates of Honorary Fellowship (not there) for inscribing with the fellows’ names, dated 16 January 1992.
Tables including membership figures and analysis of subscriptions from 1995 to 2002, compiled by Adrian Thomas, RAS Secretary, for reporting to the Events & House Committee.
Draft paper on Membership proposing the means for more detailed monitoring for the membership database, prepared by APT [Adrian Thomas, RAS Secretary], September 2001.
Memorandum relating to membership and subscription, 1990-2000, prepared by Natalie Shokoohy, RAS Secretary, [for the Council's use], concerning number of members, paid and unpaid subscription figures, election of members in 1997, and computerisation of membership records in 1995.