Correspondence concerning the 110th anniversary of the Asiatic Society of Japan between Father Neal Henry Lawrence, Chairman of 110th Anniversary Committee, Sir Hugh Cortazzi, President, Asiatic Society of Japan, and Dennis Duncanson, President, Royal Asiatic Society. Six items, typed, dated 26 September -15 November 1982.
Letter from Hiroshi Sakamoto, Vice-President, Asiatic Society of Japan, to the Royal Asiatic Society concerning his forthcoming visit to London. Typed, dated 23 August 1986.
1980-1989
This material is held atRoyal Asiatic Society Archives
- Reference
- GB 891 RAS ALL7-RAS ALL7/2
- Dates of Creation
- 1982 - 1986
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 8 items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical 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.
Note
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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