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- 1805-1834 (Creation)
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1 box and 2 files
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The Syrian Society, later named the Palestine Association, was formed in 1805 to promote the study of the geography, natural history, antiquities and anthropology of Palestine and the surrounding areas. In 1834, the Palestine Association was integrated into the Royal Geographical Society.
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GB 0402 PAL 1805-1834 Collection level 1 box and 2 files Palestine Association x Syrian Society
The Syrian Society, later named the Palestine Association, was formed in 1805 to promote the study of the geography, natural history, antiquities and anthropology of Palestine and the surrounding areas. In 1834, the Palestine Association was integrated into the Royal Geographical Society.
Probably recieved when the association was integrated into the Royal Geographical Society.
Minute book of the Syrian Society, 1805-1808; letters to and from W R Hamilton concerning Joseph Marpurg, Joseph Hammer and others; draft of resolution of disbandment of the Association and the transfer of its assets to the Royal Georaphical Society, 1834.
As outlined in Scope and Content.
Accessible via The Foyle Reading Room. Free of charge for Fellows, Members and those with valid academic identification. All other users pay a charge and must bring identification in order to register on arrival.
Photocopying at the discretion of the Archivist,and subject to completing 'application for copies' form. No reproduction without the permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.
English
Card index available in the Foyle Reading Room.
Palestine Exploration Fund correspondence, 1871-1880: contains a letter enclosing a statement of the history of the Palestine Association, 20 Jun 1876.
Prepared by an Archives volunteer using existing finding aids. Revised by Sarah Drewery.
ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA
21 June 2001; Aug 2008. Associations Learned societies Organizations Palestine Association x Syrian Society Royal Geographical Society
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Probably recieved when the association was integrated into the Royal Geographical Society.
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Minute book of the Syrian Society, 1805-1808; letters to and from W R Hamilton concerning Joseph Marpurg, Joseph Hammer and others; draft of resolution of disbandment of the Association and the transfer of its assets to the Royal Georaphical Society, 1834.
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As outlined in Scope and Content.
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Accessible via The Foyle Reading Room. Free of charge for Fellows, Members and those with valid academic identification. All other users pay a charge and must bring identification in order to register on arrival.
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Photocopying at the discretion of the Archivist,and subject to completing 'application for copies' form. No reproduction without the permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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Palestine Exploration Fund correspondence, 1871-1880: contains a letter enclosing a statement of the history of the Palestine Association, 20 Jun 1876.
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Card index available in the Foyle Reading Room.
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ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA
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- English