Copy of a letter of congratulations from the Royal Asiatic Society to École Française d'Extrême-Orient on the celebration of its Jubilee. The letter expresses admiration for the the scholarly research on south-east Asia under a succession of brilliant Directors. It is undated.
École Française d'Extrême-Orient
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- ReferenceGB 891 OS6
- Dates of Creation[1950]
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 item typed
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The École Française d'Extrême-Orient was founded in 1900 in Hanoi. After the independence of Vietnam, its headquarters were transferred to Paris. Its main fields of research are archaeology, philology and the study of modern Asian societies. Since 1907, the EFEO has been in charge of conservation work at the archaeological site of Angkor.
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Acquisition Information
The material is part of the institutional records of the Society from its dealings with other organisations.
Archivist's Note
This material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2019.
Conditions Governing Use
Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.
Custodial History
These papers were sent by the Royal Asiatic Society in the course of its business.