Harold Walter Bailey

In 1993 the first Denis Sinor Medal was awarded to Professor Sir Harold Bailey. The award was presented to him in Cambridge on 19 May 1993 by the President of the Society. The archival material contains correspondence and administrative documents concerning the award.
These are:
* Letter from Lydia Collins, RAS Secretary, to Sir Harold Bailey to inform him that the Society's committee for the award of the Denis Sinor Medal had recommended him for the award of the Medal in 1993. She asks whether he would accept the Medal and whether he could attend a Meeting of the Society to receive it. Typed, 1 piece, dated 12 February 1993.
* Letter from A.D.H. Bivar, RAS President, to Dr Bridget Allchin concerning the award of the Medal to Sir Harold Bailey. As Bailey was unable to travel to London he asks whether the Ancient India and Iran Trust would host the event. Typed, 1 piece, dated 25 February 1993.
* Letter from Bridget Allchin, Ancient India and Iran Trust, to A.D.H. Bivar suggesting a tea party in May or June for the presentation of the award and giving the capacity for guests on the occasion. Typed, 1 piece, dated 1 March 1993.
* Letter from Sir Harold Bailey to The Secretary, RAS, to say that A.D.H. Bivar had telephoned him and was making arrangements with the Ancient India and Iran Trust. Handwritten, 1 piece, dated 2 March 1993.
* Letter from Lydia Collins to J. Kiff, Royal Mint, to inform of the inscription to be engraved on the Medal. Typed, 1 piece, dated 3 March 1993.
* Letter from Lydia Collins to Professor Denis Sinor to inform him of the award being made to Harold Bailey which will be presented to him in Cambridge. Typed, 1 piece, dated 3 March 1993.
* Invoice for the Medal from the Royal Mint. Printed with handwritten insertions, 1 piece, dated 15 March 1993.
* Letter from Denis Sinor to Lydia Collins to express his happiness at the medal being awarded to Harold Bailey. He asks for a picture or reproduction of the medal. Typed, 1 piece, dated 17 March 1993.
* Letter from A.D.H. Bivar to Bridget Allchin to thank for her suggestion of a garden party and to discuss possible dates. Typed, 1 piece, 29 March 1993.
* Letter from Lydia Collins to Denis Sinor to send a slide of the Medal. Typed, 1 piece, dated 29 March 1993.
* Letter from Denis Sinor to Lydia Collins to thank for the slide of the Medal. Typed, 1 piece, dated 8 April 1993.
* Note from Lydia Collins, to the Treasurer, RAS, to ask whether the Society can make a contribution towards the costs of the presentation at the Ancient India and Iran Trust. Handwritten, 1 piece, dated 20 April 1993.
* Note from Lydia Collins to President (A.D.H. Bivar) to inform that Bridget Allchin had sent invitations for the event and that they had agreed to pay 50% of the costs. Handwritten, 1 piece, dated 22 April 1993.
* 'Presentation of Sinor Medal to Sir Harold Bailey, RAS Invitations', list of guests from the Society finalised 4 May 1993. Typed, 1 piece, dated 4 May 1993.
* Letter from Denis Sinor to A.D.H. Bivar to say he had just read about the presentation in the Journal and to thank Bivar for his generous comments. Typed, 1 piece, dated 19 April 1994.
* Invitation to the presentation of the Denis Sinor Medal to Harold Bailey. Printed, 2 copies, undated.

'The President's Speech Awarding the Denis Sinor Medal for Inner Asian Studies to Sir Harold Bailey' can be found in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, Volume 4 , Issue 1 , April 1994 , pp. 1 - 2.

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