Records of the Glasgow University Oriental Society, cultural society, University of Glasgow, Scotland

This material is held atUniversity of Glasgow Archive Services

Scope and Content

  • Cash book with list of names of members 1911-1962;
  • Roll and address book of the society 1880-1952;
  • Papers concerning meetings and members of the society 1979-1982.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Glasgow University Oriental Society was instituted at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, in 1880 with the aim of the study of the language and literatures of the east. The society met for reading and discussing papers twice a year in April and October. From its inception in 1880 until 1978 the society's membership consisted of professional and semi-professionals. In 1978 the society decided to widen its membership to include interested laymen. In 2002, the society appeared to no longer exist.

G.L.R.Small, , 1909-1910University of Glasgow Student's Handbook(Glasgow, 1909-1910)

Arrangement

The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Deposit : 1989 : Accn 1081

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Alternative Form Available

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

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Appraisal Information

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Custodial History

Unknown

Accruals

None expected

Related Material

GB 248 DC157 Records of Glasgow University Students' Representative Council

See source list on University clubs and societies available via the Glasgow University Archive Services homepage at http://www.archives.gla.ac.uk/collects/lists/univrel/student.html

Material in other repositories: no material associated by provenance

Location of Originals

This material is original

Bibliography

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Additional Information

Description compiled in line with the following international standards: International Council on Archives,ISAD(G) Second Edition, September 1999 and National Council on Archives,Rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names

Scotland is the location of all place names in the administrative/biographical history element, unless otherwise stated.

Fonds level description compiled by Nyree Morrison, Archives Assistant, 27 June 2000. Lower level description compiled by Nyree Morrison, Archives Assistant, 27 June 2000.