South Asia Archive & Library Group

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According to its website the South Asia Archive & Library Group consists of representatives of libraries, archives and other institutions in the United Kingdom with some degree of specialisation in South Asian Studies. The aims of the Group are concerned with the acquisition and use of books, manuscripts and archival materials in the field of South Asian Studies, co-operative bibliographical projects and other matters which can be served by common consultation.

The website has links to

  • A blog
  • Three newsletter issues;
  • Issue no 1 which includes an article on European Cemetery Records by Theon Wilkinson 1997 (document page 49)
  • Issue no 2
  • Issue no 3 which includes an article Children of the Raj by Vyvyen Brendon 2006 (page 4)and an article Historical Sources for Afghanistan In the British Library (page 26)
  • A Powerpoint presentation by Christopher Gill called Veterinary Material in the National Library of Scotland’s India Papers Collection- A previously neglected resource for historical research
  • Internet Resources for South Asian Studies