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The Papers of Horace Geoffrey Quaritch Wales contain papers relating to his archaeological work in southeast Asia including expedition notes, personal notebooks, diaries, manuscript proofs, correspondence, newspaper cuttings and maps. Listed within this catalogue are objects and items of furniture which were also part of the bequest of Quaritch Wales' wife, Dorothy, to the Royal Asiatic Society.

Five sets of correspondence concerning:

• Correspondence related to Quaritch Wales' time in Kedah
• Correspondence with Leonard J. Robbins
• Correspondence concerning the publication of Siamese State Ceremonies
• Correspondence concerning some photographs and a replica of a Siamese lion
• Correspondence with the Department of Fine Arts

Correspondence regarding preparation for the publication of the book "Divination in Thailand" and republication of "Siamese State Ceremonies".

Letter from David Spess to Mrs. H.G. Quaritch Wales to request her assistance in obtaining a copy of 'Siamese State Ceremonies, London 1931' needed for his research. Typed, 1 side, dated 10th July 1990.

Letter from John Randall to Mrs. Dorothy Wales to state that he does not possess a copy of Siamese State Ceremonies as requested by David Spess and that he feels this books is the publication of Quaritch Wales most in need of republication. Typed, 1 side, dated 23 August 1990.

Letter from Dorothy C. Wales to J.F.Standish to ask whether Curzon Press would consider a reprint of the book 'Siamese State Ceremonies'. Typed, 1 side, dated 20 February 1992.

Letter from Malcolm Campbell, Director of Curzon Press, to Dorothy C. Wales to inform her of the death of John Standish but as the new owner of the company he would be interested in undertaking a reprint of 'Siamese State Ceremonies'. Typed, 1 side, dated 26 February 1992. With this is a draft letter from Dorothy C. Wales to Mr Campbell, Curzon Press, expressing her regret to hear of the illness and death of Mr.Standish, but pleased that Curzon Press would consider a reprint of the book 'Siamese State Ceremonies' Handwritten on a envelope, dated 2 March [1992].

Letter from Curzon Press to Mrs Dorothy C. Wales concerning the copying of Siamese State Ceremonies. Curzon had obtained a copy of the book on loan from SOAS which might be possible to photograph but asked Mrs Wales whether she might request a copy from the Royal Asiatic Society. The letter is incomplete. Typed, 1 side, dated 10 March 1992.

Draft letter from Mrs Dorothy C. Wales to Malcolm Campbell, Curzon Press, to say that she has written to the Royal Asiatic Society for their copy of 'Siamese State Ceremonies' and to give details of the supplementary notes. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 16 March 1992.

Draft letter from Dorothy C. Wales to Mr Pollock, Royal Asiatic Society Librarian, to ask whether the Society's copy of 'Siamese State Ceremonies' may be used to make the reproduction. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 16th March 1992.