Material concerned with the interaction of the Société Asiatique and the Royal Asiatic Society.

Correspondence concerning a special meeting to be held from 20-23 September 1938, at Keble College, Oxford, to celebrate the twenty-first anniversary of the founding of the Society for Old Testament Study. These are:

• Letter from Theodore H. Robinson, Secretary, Society for Old Testament Study, to Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform concerning the special meeting at which several Honorary Members will read papers alongside distinguished British scholars. He asks for the Royal Asiatic Society to be represented at the meeting. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 16 June 1938.
• Letter from Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Dr M. Gaster to ask, on behalf of the Council, whether he would consider being the Society's representative at the special meeting of the Society for Old Testament Study. Typed, dated 15 July 1938.
• Letter from Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Dr A. Guillaume to ask, on behalf of the Council, whether he would consider being the Society's representative at the special meeting of the Society for Old Testament Study. Typed, dated 15 July 1938.
• Letter from Dr A. Guillaume to Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to express his honour in being the Society's representative. He states that he may have difficulties attending the whole Conference due to duties as the Bishop's chaplain. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 16 July 1938.
• Letter from Dr M. Gaster to Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to state that he would be happy to act as the Delegate of the Royal Asiatic Society. Typed, dated 18 July 1938.
• Postcard from Dr A. Guillaume to Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to state that he has managed to be freed from his duties and will therefore accept the honour of representing the Royal Asiatic Society. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 27 July 1938.
• Letter from Dr A. Guillaume to Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to state that he has not had any communication from the Society for Old Testament Study. If Col. Hoysted has been sent any notice could it be forwarded to Guillaume. Typed with printed letterhead, dated 16 September 1938.
• Letter from Theodore H. Robinson, Secretary, Society for Old Testament Study, to Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to state that he does not seem to have had a reply concerning the representative for the Royal Asiatic Society. Handwritten with printed letterhead, dated 18 September 1938.
• Letter on behalf of Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Theodore Robinson to state that Professor Guillaume will represent the Society. Typed, dated 19 September 1938.
• Letter on behalf of Colonel Hoysted, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to Dr A. Guillaume to enclose the programme for the meeting and apologise for him not receiving one sooner. Typed, dated 19 September 1938.

Two notebooks containing dates and instances of when the Society's seal was used - these include for such things as Honorary Fellowship certificates, Prize certificates, Share certificates and official authorisations. The books cover the time periods 1971-79 with additional 1999; and 1987-2001.

Correspondence concerning a Lecture at St Felix School, Southwold, Suffolk. These are:

• Letter from Susan Skilliter to Diana Crawford, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that St. Felix School would love to host a lecture and to give the details of the headmistress, dated 12 June 1972.
• Letter from President, Royal Asiatic Society, to Miss M. Oakeley, Headmistress, St. Felix School, to ask on what subject they might like a lecture, dated 10 July 1972.
• Letter from Miss M. Oakeley, Headmistress, St. Felix School, to President, Royal Asiatic Society, to ask for a talk on Oriental art or travel and to suggest a day, dated 14 July 1972.
• Letter from President, Royal Asiatic Society, to Miss M. Oakeley, Headmistress, St. Felix School, to give further suggestion regarding the nature of the lecture, dated 31 July 1972.

Standard Appeal Statements and Letters concerning fundraising for the Royal Asiatic Society Sesquicentenary.

Statement of the Sales of the Journal of the Society from W. H. Allen & Co..

Statement of the Sales of the Journal of the Society from W.H. Allen & Co..

At irregular intervals short histories and statements concerning the activities of the Society have been produced for promotional purposes. Many of these are undated but an approximate date can be estimated from their contents. The statements available are:

• ‘Memorandum respecting the Royal Asiatic Society, for circulation in Egypt’. A printed memorandum reaffirming the role of the Society in the study of Egyptian subjects as well as calling for papers or communications from Egypt. Undated but the memorandum was adopted by the Council on 7 March 1910, 3 copies.
• An account of the Society's activities with an accompanying letter from George A. Grierson, dated 8 March 1923. Typed and handwritten, 13 pieces
• 'An Extract from the Indian Pioneer Mail' concerning the Royal Asiatic Society. Typed, 2 pieces.
• A handwritten account of the Society's activities, 2 pieces c.1920.
• A statement of the history, aims and objectives of the Society, enclosed in a letter from Col. Hoysted, RAS Secretary, to the magazine News Review. The letters are present with the statement. Typed, two letters and one statement, dated 10-11 March 1937.
• Handwritten and typed information regarding the Society’s history, activities and membership, prepared on request by The Committee to Study Progressive Movements. One letter and six pieces of notes, dated 14 April 1937.
• ‘Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, 74 Grosvenor Street, W. 1.’ A printed leaflet introducing the history, activities and affiliated societies, [1919-1947], 3 copies
• 'A Brief Account of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, founded 1823' - a typed account of the origins and activities of the Society, 3 pages, [1936-1977].
• 'The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland: A Summary of its Achievements and Activities' - a typed account of the activities of the Society, 3 pages, [1935-1977].
• 'The Society's Prizes' - a single typed sheet listing the Society's Prizes and Publication Funds [1935-1977].
• 'Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, 56, Queen Street, London, W.1, England: Memorandum' - typed statement of the history, activities and expenditure of the Society possibly written as an appeal letter to the Ford Foundation, 2 pages [1947-1988].
• 'Royal Asiatic Society: Founded 1823' - annotated typed draft of the history and activities of the Society, 4 pages, [1952-1955].
• 'Royal Asiatic Society (incorporated by Royal Charter) - typed page listing the activities of the Society and current subscription rates, 1 page, [1943-1952].
• 'The Royal Asiatic Society' - 2 typed drafts of a statement about the history and activities of the Society. One is heavily annotated and ascribed to Sir Richard Winstedt, 7 and 6 pages, [1952-1955].
• 'Royal Asiatic Society' - printed promotional material to attract new members, 1 page, [1947-1988].
• 'India's Connection with the Royal Asiatic Society' - typed list of the ways in which India has close links with the Society, 1 page [1962-1963].
• 'A History of the Royal Asiatic Society, 1823-1998'- typed lists of Presidents, Directors, Treasurers, Honorary Treasurers, Librarians, Honorary Librarians, Secretaries, Honorary Secretaries, Secretaries and Librarians, Honorary Editors, Honorary Reviews Editors, Gold Medallists, Burton Memorial Medallists and Sinor Medal for Inner Asian Studies, 6 pages [1998].
• 'The Relaunch of the Royal Asiatic Society' by Professor Anthony Stockwell, published in Newsletter 46 of the International Institute for Asian Affairs, Winter 2008.

Examples of headed stationery:

• Change of address to Queen's Gardens- 2 cards
• Headed notepaper - 3 items, different examples
• Compliment slip
• Headed postcard
• Headed label

The printing of the Journal went to Stephen Austin and Sons, Ltd. in the late 1800s. This series contains some later correspondence between the printers and the Society.