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Project / Collection Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme Container Reference (shelfmark) IOR/L/PS/12/1-1442 Place Koweit, Middle East, Asia

1. IOR/L/PS/12/231

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/231
Title:
PZ 2994/37 'Koweit. Kuwait Electric Company Replacement of German engineer by a British Indian'
Scope & Content:
The file consists of correspondence regarding the employment of a German engineer at the Kuwait Electric Company (also referred to as the Kuwait Electric Light Company and the Kuwait Electric Supply Company), and the need for his replacement with a British Indian, due to the strategical importan...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 May 1937-18 Mar 1939
Extent:
1 file (7 folios)

2. IOR/L/PS/12/233

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/233
Title:
PZ 4841/1937 'Persian Gulf: Haji Williamson & Major Holmes'
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence relating to the past conduct and future employment of Major Frank Holmes and William Richard ‘Haji’ Williamson in the Persian Gulf. Most of the correspondence is between the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf and the Secretary of State for India, and concerns ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 May 1937-4 Jul 1938
Extent:
1 file (68 folios)

3. IOR/L/PS/12/264

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/264
Title:
PZ 7386/38 'Enquiry from Mr. H. T. Kemp of Britannic House re certain frontiers of Koweit'
Scope & Content:
The file concerns an enquiry requesting information on the frontiers of Koweit [Kuwait] with Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the Neutral Zone of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Correspondents include: H T Kemp of Britannic House, on behalf of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company Limited [BP]; and the India Office. ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Oct 1938-9 Nov 1938
Extent:
1 file (4 folios)

4. IOR/L/PS/12/289

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/289
Title:
PZ 2872/39 'Importation into India of counterfeit Government of India silver coins from the Persian Gulf'
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence between British Government officials relating to the importation of counterfeit Government of India silver coins from the Persian Gulf into India. The main correspondents are the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the Political Agent in Bahrain, the Residen...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 May 1939-15 Sep 1939
Extent:
1 file (10 folios)

5. IOR/L/PS/12/296

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/296
Title:
PZ 4501/1939 'Diplomatic & Consular Expenditure: Statements showing expenditure incurred by the Govmt. of India on D. & C. services in Iran & Kuwait during 1936/37.'
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence and papers concerning expenditure on diplomatic and consular services in Iran and the Persian Gulf from 1936 to 1940. It includes correspondence between the India Office and the following: the Foreign Office; the Treasury; the Government of India, External Affa...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Jul 1939-23 Jan 1947
Extent:
1 file (117 folios)

6. IOR/L/PS/12/791

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/791
Title:
Ext 424/43 'Application for Swiss francs to pay for import of watches in Koweit'
Scope & Content:
Thefile consists primarily of letters between the Secretary of State for ForeignAffairs, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf and HM Treasury about a Swissapplication to send watches to Kuwait. The Foreign Exchange Control and theLocal Government accept the Swiss application and the watches are...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Jun 1942-7 Apr 1943
Extent:
1 file (18 folios)

7. IOR/L/PS/12/1194A

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1194A
Title:
Ext 392/47 'Persian Gulf: Bristol Freighter demonstration tour to Middle East, including Kuwait'
Scope & Content:
This file consists of letters and notes. The letters are regarding the demonstration tour given by Airwork Limited of a Bristol Freighter aircraft in Europe and in the Middle East during March and April 1947. One of the letters has attached the itinerary of the tour in Europe and in the Middle Ea...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Feb 1947-21 Feb 1947
Extent:
1 file (6 folios)