The Society organised annual receptions for Fellows and members of Council. Although essentially social events, they were used as an opportunity to raise funds.
Includes papers of membership committee and Privy Council about use of letters; and items on proposals to abolish term 'Fellow'
Correspondence from Victoria Chapter and other areas including letters from Sir Laurence Hartnett. Also details of social events and visits of Chairman and Secretary.
Correspondence to and from Australian members including Sir Laurence Hartnett and nominations for the Hartnett Medal. The medal was instituted in honour of Sir Laurence Harnett (1899-1986), the founder in 1972 of the Society's first Overseas Chapter. Sir Laurence did much to encourage Australian membership and to spread knowledge of the Society's work. The medal was awarded for achievement, eminence and performancein Australia in the fields of arts, manufactures and arts, manufactures and commerce). Also details of social events and visits of Chairman and Secretary.
Correspondence to and from Fellows in Holland, Denmark, Sweden and France
Administrative correspondence between the RSA and various American institutes about the silver medal which was offered to outstanding students in universities or other institutions of higher learning in the United States to recognise individual achievements and strengthen the good relations between the United States and Great Britain. The RSA ended this scheme in 1988.