EMORY UNIVERSITY. DEPT. OF MIDDLE EASTERN AND SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES.
Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies records, 2004-2008

Emory University

Emory University Archives

Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library

Atlanta, GA 30322

404-727-6887

rose.library@emory.edu

Permanent link: http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/czc2q

Descriptive Summary

Creator: Emory University. Dept. of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies.
Title: Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies records, 2004-2008
Call Number:Series No. 217
Extent: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:Records of the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies consist chiefly of digital video and digital photographs documenting various events hosted or sponsored by the department and component programs, including the Sheth Lecture in Indian Studies. Notable persons represented in the collection include Vidya Dehejia, Vinay Lal, Ritu Menon, Mira Nair, Ashis Nandy, V. Narayana Rao, Gyanendra Pandey, Salman Rushdie, and Shashi Tharoor.
Language:Materials entirely in English.

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Restrictions on Access

Special restrictions apply: Researchers must contact MARBL in advance to access audiovisual and/or digital files in this collection.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.

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Citation

[after identification of item(s)], Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies records, Emory University Archives, Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University.

Processing

Processed by Kate Stratton, February 2013.

Collection Description

Administrative History

The Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies (MESAS) at Emory University was established in 2001, merging the South Asian Studies and Middle Eastern Studies programs. The Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies is dedicated to teaching and research in the languages, literatures, history, religions, cultures, and ideas of the peoples of the Middle East and South Asia.

Scope and Content Note

Records of the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies consist chiefly of digital video and digital photographs documenting various events hosted or sponsored by the department and component programs, including the Sheth Lecture in Indian Studies. There are also digital files used to produce a deparmental publicity brochure. Notable persons represented in the collection include Vidya Dehejia, Vinay Lal, Ritu Menon, Mira Nair, Ashis Nandy, V. Narayana Rao, Gyanendra Pandey, Salman Rushdie, and Shashi Tharoor.

Arrangement Note

Organized into two series: (1) Event video recordings and photographs and (2) Publicity materials

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