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281. IOR/R/15/2/177

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/177
Title:
'Books, Periodicals, and Publications'
Scope & Content:
The file concerns publicity about Bahrain in newspapers and journals, much of it of a sensitive or critical nature. The sources of the articles are the British and Indian press, the European press (Italian and German newspapers), and the Arabic press (based in Iraq, Egypt, and Syria). The transc...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and French
Date Range:
3 Jan 1934-16 Nov 1938
Extent:
1 file (316 folios)

282. IOR/R/15/2/207

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/207
Title:
File 4/14 I Bahrain Development
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence between British officials regarding an expansion of government administration in Bahrain that had been made possible by an increased level of oil revenue being received by the state. The correspondence discusses the intended direction of this expansion, the stat...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
23 Dec 1937-12 Sep 1945
Extent:
1 file (172 folios)

283. IOR/R/15/2/336

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/336
Title:
File 8/43 Persian Gulf Newsletter
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence relating to the collation and submission by the British Government of a monthly Persian Gulf newsletter to the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) for the latter's Arabic Service. The correspondence is between: the Political Agents at Bahrain, Kuwait, and Muscat; ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
20 Jan 1947-1 Nov 1948
Extent:
1 file (283 folios)

284. IOR/R/15/2/385

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/385
Title:
File 9/42 Holloway Bros, Dubai
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence between the Political Agent at Bahrain and Holloway Bros, an engineering company in London, which is seeking to establish a branch in Dubai. There is correspondence with the Ruler of Dubai, in Arabic with English translation.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
17 Jun 1949-11 Oct 1949
Extent:
1 file (23 folios)

285. IOR/R/15/2/741

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/741
Title:
‘File 28/46-I Miscellaneous war requirements’
Scope & Content:
The file comprises correspondence associated with a miscellaneous assortment of matters arising in wartime Bahrain: an enquiry from the Government of India in November 1942, for 2,600 mother of pearl shells, which are required by the Superintendent at the Mathematical Instrument Office in Calcut...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
26 Nov 1942-27 Nov 1944
Extent:
1 file (75 folios)

286. IOR/R/15/2/822

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/822
Title:
File 32/17 (4/5) Law and Order
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence regarding the maintenance of law and order in Bahrain. Much of the correspondence in the file relates to the murder of a woman in Hedd (al-Hidd). This correspondence discusses whether or not the culprits of the murder (who were relatives of the woman killed) sho...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
20 Jul 1935-9 Aug 1943
Extent:
1 file (32 folios)

287. IOR/R/15/2/596

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/596
Title:
‘19/9 Mlle. CORBIAU’
Scope & Content:
This file concerns finding a temporary home in Bahrain for a female Belgian artist named Mademoiselle Corbiau who wishes to visit there to earn money by painting portraits. The correspondents in the file include: Ernest Vincent Packer, Petroleum Concession Limited, Bahrain; Cornelius James Pelly,...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Jul 1945-19 Jul 1945
Extent:
1 file (7 folios)

288. IOR/R/15/2/271, f 105

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/271, f 105
Title:
‘Bisaitin Moharraq. Northern Foreshore. Plan B’
Scope & Content:
Distinctive Features: Map showing landing ground near Bisaitin (Busaiteen) village with plots of land labelled for reference and owners’ names given. Blueprint prepared in the Land Department with extensive additions in black ink, and red and blue crayon indicating the proposed development at...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1938
Extent:
1 map

289. IOR/R/15/2/823

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/823
Title:
File 32/18 Influence of 'Al Ansar' Movement in Bahrain and Entry of Iranian Publications Attacking Shi'ah Faith
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence between British officials that is related to two distinct topics as follows: an underground, Pan-Arab and Islamic organisation called Al Ansar. This organisation is said to have been active throughout the Arab world, especially in Egypt. Two Bahrainis that were ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Mar 1946-14 Jan 1947
Extent:
1 file (27 folios)

290. IOR/R/15/2/843

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/843
Title:
File 34/5 Correspondence Regarding Salaries, Leave etc., of Egyptian and Syrian Teachers in Employment of the Bahrain Govt
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence between British officials that relates to administrative matters concerning the hiring, pay and travel (to/from Bahrain) of Egyptian and Syrian teachers employed by the Government of Bahrain. Of particular interest are the following: Correspondence between Bri...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
21 Mar 1946-17 Dec 1949
Extent:
1 file (102 folios)