| Reference number: |
MS 226830
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| Summary: |
Correspondence and papers, 1912-1928, on the School of Oriental Studies (later School of Oriental and African Studies) Library book exchange, relating to arrangements concerning the disposition of books on Oriental studies between the School of Oriental Studies, University of London, King's College London, University College London, the Institute of Historical Research, India Office, and London Institution, including some named collections or items, among them the collections of Robert Morrison and William Marsden.
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| Main author: |
University of London; School of Oriental Studies; Library
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| Extent: |
4 boxes
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| Admin history: |
The School of Oriental Studies (later the School of Oriental and African Studies) was founded as part of the University of London to address inadequacy of teaching in Asian languages in London - hitherto dispersed among various colleges of London University and other institutions - and to cater for the study of Asian history, geography, culture, law and literature, as well as including a library. It opened in 1917, occupying premises in Finsbury Circus formerly occupied by the London Institution (which had amalgamated with the Society of Arts in 1906). The School's Library received substantial collections of books transferred from other London institutions. |
The School of Oriental Studies (later the School of Oriental and African Studies) was founded as part of the University of London to address inadequacy of teaching in Asian languages in London - hitherto dispersed among various colleges of London University and other institutions - and to cater for the study of Asian history, geography, culture, law and literature, as well as including a library. It opened in 1917, occupying premises in Finsbury Circus formerly occupied by the London Institution (which had amalgamated with the Society of Arts i ... View more |
| Acquisition: |
Transferred to SOAS Library.
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| Access status: |
Open
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| Language: |
English
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| Format: |
Archive
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| Subjects: |
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| Access Points - Person, Corporate & Family Names: |
| Name Code |
Person, Corporate or Family Name |
Type of Entity |
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GB/NNAF/P146479
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Marsden; William (1754-1836); orientalist and Numismatist Secretary to the Admiralty |
Person |
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GB/NNAF/P163260
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Morrison; Robert (1782-1834); missionary to China |
Person |
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GB/SOASNAF/C266
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India Office; Library |
Corporate |
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GB/SOASNAF/C252
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University of London; King's College; Library |
Corporate |
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GB/NNAF/C53047
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London Institution |
Corporate |
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GB/SOASNAF/C255
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University of London; School of Oriental Studies; Library |
Corporate |
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GB/NNAF/C70760
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University of London; UCL; University College |
Corporate |
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GB/NNAF/C62038
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University of London; School of Oriental and African Studies |
Corporate |
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