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Mr John Bowman, of Glasgow University... - cutting from The Bulletin with picture and caption of John Bowman, awarded a special prize for his essay on Tamerlane. Printed, 2 copies, dated 10 December 1937.

The series contains administrative correspondence and notices, a copy of the winning essay and newspaper cuttings.

This sub-series contains administrative material regarding the Prize.

"Essays on the East. Prize Offered by the Royal Asiatic Society". Notice to be sent to the Press concerning the Universities Essay Prize and the choice of titles for 1938. Typed material with handwritten date, "To Press 27.1.38".

Identification Notification of Candidate, Albert John Chapman sent by J.E.A. Joliff, Fellow of Keble College, Oxford. Typed and handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 21 September 1938. Further note in Hoysted's hand that "Mr Chapman informed 11.11.38".

Letters to The Press Association and The Times Newspaper to ask for distribution and insertion into the newspapers about the winner of the Society's Universities Essay Prize. Typed, 2 letters, dated 11 November 1938.

Letters to the Press Association and The Times Newspaper, to ask them to distribute and print the following notice. The notice is with these letters and is entitled "University News: Royal Asiatic Society". The notice announces the 1938 winer. Two typed letters plus the notice, dated 16 November 1938.

Letters to the Press Association and Newspaper Editors, asking for them to print the attached notice. Two letters with notice concerning the date of the Presentation of the Universities Prize Essay Award. Typed, 3 pieces, dated 29 November 1938.

Postcard to Col. Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to state that its writer would be happy to present the Prize for the Essay competition and therefore could he be provided with the name and the essay of the winner. Handwritten, dated 25 November 1938. Note in Col. Hoysted's hand "Sent 29.11.38".

"Royal Asiatic Society's Annual Universities' Essay Competition". Notice to certify that Mr John Albert Chapman was awarded the prize. Typed with handwritten date, 23.12.38.