"Royal Asiatic Society" - 3 copies of a cutting from The Times newspaper to announce the winner, Dennis Wood, of the 1936 Universities essay prize. Printed material, dated 16 November 1936.
The series contains administrative material, correspondence with and concerning the prize winners, a copy of the first prize essay, and newspaper cuttings.
Sans titreThis sub-series contains material concerned with the administration of the Universities Prize Essay for 1937.
Sans titreLetter from E. Maclagan to Col. Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to inform that the Committee for selecting the subject for the Universities Prize Essay had met and suggest two different titles. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 10 December 1936.
Sans titreNotice of the "Royal Asiatic Society Universities Prize Essay Competition" with Essay titles, word count and basic rules. Printed material, dated January 1837.
Sans titreLetter from Col. Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to Journal Editors to ask them to put the enclosed notice in the next number of their Journals. A copy of the notice is with the letter. Typed material with annotations listing the journals, 2 pieces, dated 19 January 1937.
Sans titreLetter from J. Sutcliffe to Col. Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to inquire whether a student from McGill University, Montreal, would be eligible to enter the competition. Handwritten, 1 piece, dated 31 January 1937.
Sans titre"Universities' Prize Essay Competition" - memorandum of a decision from the Council Minutes to extend the competition to students from any university in the British Empire. Typed with handwritten annotations, 1 piece, dated 11 February 1937.
Sans titreLetter from Col. Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to The Secretary, McGill University, to inform him that he is aware that certain students from McGill University wish to compete in the Universities Prize Essay Competition, and therefore would the university agree to comply with the rules enclosed. Typed, 1 piece, dated 15 February 1937.
Sans titreLetter from J. C. Sutcliffe to Col. Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to thank for the letter sent to him, and to give more details of his friend wishing to enter the Essay competition, in order to make sure that he will be eligible. Handwritten, 2 sides, dated 16 February 1937.
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