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Title
Date(s)
- [1919-1947] (Creation)
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Extent and medium
9 pieces
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
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Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
These are transferred from the Royal Anthropological Institute to the Society in March 2026.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Three versions of a printed leaflet advertising the Journal, all dating to the time when the Society operated at 74 Grosvenor Street. These include:
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‘Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, 74 Grosvenor Street, W. 1.’ A printed leaflet introducing the Journal and other publication series and highlighting the Journal’s value to British administrators in the East. 3 copies
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‘Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, 74 Grosvenor Street, W. 1.’ A printed leaflet introducing the Journal and the Society’s other publication series. 3 copies
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‘Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, 74 Grosvenor Street, W. 1.’ A printed leaflet entitled ‘Special Notice’, introducing the Journal and subscription details. Printed by Stephen Austin and Sons, Ltd, Hertford. 3 copies
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Conditions governing access
Open. Please contact the Archivist.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
English