Scope and Contents
The collection is comprised of correspondence, records, ephemera, photographs, realia, maps, and other materials created by, or related to, the American Oriental Society (AOS). Materials span from the Society’s founding in 1842 to 2012 and document the establishment, collecting, and business functions of the AOS. The collection's strength lies in the development of the Near East and Asia as an area of study for 19th and early 20th century American...
See moreDates
- 1770-2012
- Majority of material found within 1850-1985
Creator
Language of Materials
Materials are in English, German, French, Sanskrit, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Greek, Dutch, and unidentified languages
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Box 57 (computer files): Restricted fragile material. Original computer files may not be accessed due to their fragility. Researchers must consult access copies instead of the originals. Contact Access Services for more information.
Boxes 51-60, 62, 64-67, 69-70, 73-89, 98-101: In-process material pending conservation treatment and housing. For further information, consult Access Services.Conditions Governing Use
The American Oriental Society archive is the physical property of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.
Conditions Governing Use
The American Oriental Society Archive is the physical property of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the American Oriental Society, 2024.
Arrangement
Materials are organized into two series: I. Historic records, 1770-1994, and II. Modern records, 1876-2012.
Extent
85.96 Linear Feet (214 boxes)
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