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The Report and Financial Statements for the Society were no longer published in the Society's Journal after 2011. Therefore these have been included within these archives. The material available for the Anniversary General Meetings from 2021 to present is:

2021
In 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Anniversary General Meeting was held using the online platform, Zoom. The collated material is:

• Notification concerning Election of Officers for 2021, 3 pieces.
• Agenda for the Anniversary General Meeting, 27 May 2021, with Election of Council Members, 2 pieces.
• Minutes for the AGM, 1 piece.
• Royal Asiatic Society Report and Financial Statements for the year ending December 2020, 18 pieces
• Photographs of preparations for holding the AGM via Zoom, 4 digital images.

2022

• Agenda for the Anniversary General Meeting, 12 May 2022, with Election of Council Members, 2 pieces.
• Minutes for the AGM, 1 piece.
• Royal Asiatic Society Report and Financial Statements for the year ending December 2021, 18 pieces.
• Poster for AGM Lecture by Vaseem Khan. The lecture was entitled: Killing Gandhi, Dante's Divine Comedy and India at the Crossroads. 2 digital images
• Menu for the Anniversary General Meeting Dinner held at the Oriental Club, 2 copies.

2023

• Agenda for the Anniversary General Meeting, 18 May 2023, with Election of Council Members, 1 piece.
• Royal Asiatic Society Report and Financial Statements for the year ending December 2022, 24 pieces.
• Minutes of the Anniversary General Meeting, 18 May 2023, 1 piece.
• Photographs of the AGM, 8 digital images.

2024

• Agenda for the Anniversary General Meeting, 16 May 2024, with Election of Council Members, 4 pieces.
• Royal Asiatic Society Report and Financial Statements for the year ending December 2023, 18 pieces.
• Poster for the AGM Lecture by Professor Dr Julia Hegewald. The lecture was entitled 'Jambūdvīpa and other Jaina Cosmological Representations from India', 1 digital image.
• Photographs of the AGM, 13 digital images.

2025

• Agenda for the Anniversary General Meeting, 15 May 2025, with Minutes of the last meeting and Election of Council Members, 5 pieces.
• Royal Asiatic Society Report and Financial Statements for the year ending December 2024, 18 pieces.
• Poster for the AGM Lecture by Susan Stronge. The lecture was entitled 'Creating the Great Mughals Exhibition', 2 digital images.
• Photographs of the AGM, 3 digital images.

The material available for the Anniversary General Meetings from 2026 to present is:

2026

• Agenda for the Anniversary General Meeting, 14 May 2026, with Minutes of the last meeting and Election of Council Members, 3 pieces
• Royal Asiatic Society Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 December 2025, 18 pieces
• Poster for the AGM Lecture by Simon Kaner. The lecture was entitled 'Towards 150 years of Japanese archaeology and its broader Asian connections', 1 digital image
• Photographs of the AGM, 4 digital images

The Papers include correspondence between Thomas Manning and his family, friends and some official correspondence ranging from his childhood, through Cambridge days, time in France, travels to China and India and his later life.These reflect both Manning's interests and the wide range of contacts that he cultivated.

There are also original notebooks and notes, some documenting his travels including his journey through Tibet; others reflecting his interests in mathematics, poetry & riddles and Catholic emancipation. There is also an early Manuscript for "The Journey of Thomas Manning to Lhasa".

Other highlights in the Collection include early English and European passports, calling cards, and later receipts

These Papers give an insight into this unique man formerly best known for his relationship with Charles Lamb. These Papers show that Manning was also a man of talent, charisma and determination in his study of China and the Chinese language.

This Series contains 52 letters between Thomas Manning and his father, William Manning, Rector of Diss. These date from 1785, when Thomas was a child on holiday, until 1810, the year of William Manning's death There are a further 5 letters between Thomas Manning and other family members.

There are 52 letters mostly written by Thomas to his father. They include letters from when Thomas was at Cambridge, in France, in London, and in Canton, Macao and Kolkata.

Letter from Wiliam Manning to Master (Thomas) Manning. Thomas had gone reluctantly to Yarmouth for the sea-bathing. His father is answering a letter in which Thomas seemed to have expressed that he was not happy. William Manning writes about Thomas' brother visiting the "Ladies at Rollersby Hall", about a fishing trip, the thunder and rain of the last few days, various visitors, of Mr. [Laurents] returning to start school but for Thomas not to worry, his father would send his brother next week or after and in the meantime to enjoy his leisure and not worry about his books - he was far enough ahead. Handwritten letter, 3 sides, dated Diss, July 20, 1785

Letter from William Manning to Thomas (Master Manning) at Yarmouth. William writes about Thomas' sea-bathing - the benefits and frequency and of William's consultation with Thomas' uncle regarding this. He suggests Thomas leaves Yarmouth and takes the coach to Bungay to stay with uncle so that he may assess his health. And to journey home to Diss from there. Handwritten letter, 3 sides, dated Diss, August 12, 1785

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Cambridge in which he writes about his ill health which has prevented him from writing sooner and affects his appetite and spirits. It is a disorder of the heart and arteries but not too serious. His doctor, Dr Davy, advises sea-bathing. He also has a nervous fidgety feeling that makes it difficult to write. However his illness does not prevent him from going to Balls though he moderates his dancing. He received his father's letter by Boston and is obliged to Mr Woodward. Handwritten, 3 sides, dated "Sunday morning"

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Penrith. He is staying with the family of his friend, (Charles) Lloyd, a friend from Cambridge. He writes about his trips out in the Lake District, about the Lloyd family and of going to stay at the Clarksons to see Martindale and Ullswater. Handwritten, 4 sides. Postmarked July 15, 1799

Letter from Thomas Manning to William Manning from Cambridge. He thanks his father for the offer of sending a turkey (along with cartoon picture of it); he is going to dinner at Dr Davy; he is sorting his skates and asks about whether they are making mince pies. Handwritten, 2 sides. Dated "Cambridge Wednesday" and by another hand as December 1799 or December 1800