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Archive Reference (shelfmark) IOR/L/PS Language English Place Arabistan, Middle East, Asia

1. IOR/L/PS/10/106

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/106
Title:
File 3414/1906 Pt 3 'Persia: telegraphs; exchange of telegraphs with Russia and Anglo-Persian convention for improvement of Arabistan telegraphs'
Scope & Content:
Correspondence discusses the exchange of telegraph lines with Russia. Telegraph lines discussed are the Seistan line; Arabistan telegraphs (Mohammerah-Ahwaz); North Persian line (Tehran-Khanikin and Tehran-Shahrud). The signing and ratification of the Arabistan Telegraph convention is also dis...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1908-1911
Extent:
1 volume (236 folios)

2. IOR/L/PS/10/177/1, f 195

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/177/1, f 195
Title:
PART OF LURISTAN & 'ARABISTAN S.W. PERSIA.
Scope & Content:
The map shows a part of Luristan and Arabistan in south-western Persia, indicating the movements of Lieutenant A.T. Wilson from April to June 1911, and the proposed route of a railway line. The map also indicates hydrology and settlements, with brief descriptions of topography and vegetation, an...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1911
Extent:
1 map

3. IOR/L/PS/10/177/1, f 395

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/177/1, f 395
Title:
'SKETCH MAP OF ARABISTAN'
Scope & Content:
The map shows a region of south-western Persia, indicating proposed routes of railway lines, hydrology, settlements, roads and administrative boundaries. The map also indicates limits of river navigation and the locations of customs houses
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1911
Extent:
1 map

4. IOR/L/PS/10/366/2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/366/2
Title:
File 1283/1913 Pt 2 'Persian Gulf and Arabistan: German competition'
Scope & Content:
This is part two (of two) of a larger volume IOR/L/PS/10/366; it concerns increasing German competition experienced by British firms trading in the Persian Gulf region, and contains discussion between British officials as to possible action to strengthen the latter. Specific issues predominant...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
29 Dec 1913-1 Jun 1916
Extent:

1 item (195 folios)

5. IOR/L/PS/10/481

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/481
Title:
File 3516/1914 Pt 4 'German War: Persia'
Scope & Content:
The volume concerns events that happened in Persia and in the Eastern territories of the Ottoman Empire (Iraq), during the First World War. The main focus is the Turkish action in Persia, and the British intrigues to maintain control over Persia, preventing the country from entering the war and ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English, German, and Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
27 Jan 1915-13 May 1915
Extent:
1 volume (333 folios)

6. IOR/L/PS/10/482

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/482
Title:
File 3516/1914 Pt 5 'German War: Persia; situation in Arabistan 1915'
Scope & Content:
The volume concerns events that happened in southern Persia and in the territories of the Shatt al-Arab, during the First World War. The main focus is the protection of oilfields. The volume covers: The Arab movement in Mesopotamia. Possible despatch of troops to the Kārun river and to Ahwaz [A...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
26 Jan 1915-26 Jul 1916
Extent:
1 volume (196 folios)

7. IOR/L/PS/10/483

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/483
Title:
File 3516/1914 Pt 6 'German War: Persia; general situation May-July 1915'
Scope & Content:
The volume concerns events that happened in Persia and Balochistan, during the First World War. The main focus is measures to be taken in the event of Persia entering the War against Great Britain. The volume covers: Advice of the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf on measures to be taken i...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Apr 1915-16 Jul 1915
Extent:
1 volume (237 folios)

8. IOR/L/PS/10/485, f 135

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/485, f 135
Title:
Sketch Map shewing Tribal Districts between Arabistan and Bushire
Scope & Content:
The map shows the area between Arabistan and Bushire, indicating the regions inhabited by the following tribes: Lirawi, Hajat Daoud, Shabankareh, Zira, Borasju, Rudhilleh, Angali, Chahkutah, and Tangistan. These districts are categorised as 'in cooperation with British Authorities', 'in allian...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jul 1915
Extent:
1 map

9. IOR/L/PS/10/613

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/613
Title:
File 3360/1916 Pt 2 'Persian correspondence. (1917-18)'
Scope & Content:
The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, and memoranda, comprising miscellaneous correspondence on British involvement in Persia in the period 1917-18. Topics discussed include: A statement (ff 96-97) of South Persia Rifles policy for Southern Persia by the Inspector General...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1917-1918
Extent:
1 volume (335 folios)

10. IOR/L/PS/10/942

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/942
Title:
File 7747/1920 Pt 1-2 ‘Arabistan: Consular Arrangements’
Scope & Content:
This volume is formed of two parts regarding British political and consular representation in Arabistan [Khuzestan] and its affairs. The two parts are as follows: Part 1 (IOR/L/PS/10/942/1) ‘Persia: – Arabistan – Consular arrangements in General Question' (ff 4-348) Part 2 (IOR/L/PS/10/942/2)...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Oct 1920-5 Jan 1931
Extent:
1 volume (449 folios)