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This sub-series consists of correspondence with Sir Hamilton Gibb's family on the occasion of his death and a newspaper cutting from The Times of his Obituary.

A newspaper cutting from The Times of the Obituary of Sir Hamilton Gibb, Arabic studies pioneer. Printed material, dated 27 October 1971.

Letter from A.H. Bivar, Director of Royal Asiatic Society, to J.A.C. Gibb, son of Sir Hamilton Gibb, to express the sorrow of the Society on learning of the death of his father, the current holder of the Triennial Gold Medal. Typed, dated 28 October 1971.

Letter from J.A.C. Gibb to Dr A.D.H. Bivar, Director of Royal Asiatic Society, to thank him for the letter of sympathy and to ask whether the Medal now reverts back to the Society or if they would wish it for display purposes. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 30 October 1971.

Letter from Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to J.A.C. Gibb to inform him that the Medal is his property and if he does not want to keep it, then maybe it would be wanted by a coin department of a museum. Typed, dated 9 February 1972.

This series contains, correspondence regarding conferment of the Medal, correspondence regarding purchase of the Medal, Invitation/lecture cards for the Presentation event and newspaper cuttings.

This sub-series contains correspondence concerning the conferment of the Gold Medal.

Letter from B.W. Robinson, President of Royal Asiatic Society, to the Chairman, Royal Asiatic Society, to write that since he would be absent from the Council Meeting he nominates Professors Beckingham and Bullhatchet and Dr Bivar as the Gold Medal Committee. Handwritten on RAS headed notepaper, dated 21 September 1971.

Two identical letters from the Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Professors Beckingham and Bullhatchet to ask if they were will to serve on the Committee for the Selection of the Gold Medal. Typed, dated 22 October 1971.

Letter from [Secretary], Royal Asiatic Society to Dr A.D.H. Bivar to inform him there was a file of possible candidates available. Typed, dated 22 October 1971.