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391. Mss Eur F112/611

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F112/611
Title:
Lord Curzon's Notes on Persia
Scope & Content:
This file consists of letters, notes, and printed material on Persia compiled by George Curzon in the course of conducting research prior to the writing of his book: Persia and the Persian Question. The papers' contents and type vary considerably, but consists primarily of handwritten notes, some...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1880-1891
Extent:

1 file (692 folios)

392. Mss Eur F112/611, f 193

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F112/611, f 193
Title:
Plane-Table Sketch of a track, between Ispahan and Shushter
Scope & Content:
This map shows the main route between the cities of Ispahan and Shushter in western Persia [Iran]. The map includes lines of elevation and elementary aspects of the water catchment area and its tributaries along the route. The primary settlements along the route are also named.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1883
Extent:
1 map

393. Mss Eur F112/611, f 287

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F112/611, f 287
Title:
Sketch of the Karun River at Ahwaz Showing the Obstruction to the Navigation, &c
Scope & Content:
This map shows the approaches of the Karun River as it passes the city of Ahwaz in Persia [Iran]. The map is designed to show the difficulty of navigating this particular stretch of the river and therefore notes the position of rock, sand, silt, and ancient ruins.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1881
Extent:
1 map

394. Mss Eur F112/611, f 289

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F112/611, f 289
Title:
'A Revised Map of Oman and the Persian Gulf'
Scope & Content:
This map shows the Persian Gulf and the countries surrounding it. The main regions and human settlements and roads are clearly designated on the Arabian Peninsula, while the coastal strip of Persia [Iran] includes less detail. An etching of Muscat harbour and a plan of Muscat and Matrah frame the...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1871
Extent:
1 map

395. Mss Eur F112/611, f 290

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F112/611, f 290
Title:
'A General Chart of the part of the Karun River about Awaz, including the Bund and of the River Karun and Dizful Aubi Gargar Canal'
Scope & Content:
This map shows the route of the Karun River in Persia [Iran] roughly between Shuster and Mohamerah [Khorramshahr]. The map shows the settlements, archaeological sites, and cities along the lower half of the river as it flows into the Persian Gulf, as well as the canals, water works, and other hyd...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1878
Extent:
1 map

396. Mss Eur F112/611, f 381

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F112/611, f 381
Title:
Lieut. Vaughan's Route Through Central Persia
Scope & Content:
This map of central Persia [Iran] indicates the route travelled by Lieutenant H B Vaughan's journey from Jumain to Lingeh on the Persian Gulf. The map shows all the human settlements along the route as well as its primary geographic features. The map was prepared to illustrate Vaughan's presentat...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1890
Extent:
1 map

397. Mss Eur F112/612

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F112/612
Title:
Persia
Scope & Content:
This file contains notes and cuttings on Persia by George Curzon, including cuttings of Curzon's letters on Persia in The Times newspaper, and corrections to the manuscript of his book titled Persia and the Persian Question.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1889-1890
Extent:

1 file (42 folios)

398. Mss Eur F112/613

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F112/613
Title:
'Lord Curzon's Notes on Persia: About 1889-1890'
Scope & Content:
This file is separated into three folders. It primarily consists of George Curzon's handwritten research notes prepared before writing his book, Persia and the Persian Question. The file also contains a variety of printed material that accompanies the handwritten notes. This includes printed res...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1889-1894
Extent:

1 file (742 folios)

399. Mss Eur F112/613, f 328

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F112/613, f 328
Title:
Copy of Map Furnished by Russian Minister in Tehran to Persian Government For Negotiation of Akhal-Khorassan Boundary Question
Scope & Content:
Map showing the northern boundary of Persia [Iran] with Russia, specifically the area along the Atrek River basin. The map includes indications of human settlements, and the region's hydrography, including major rivers. The map also indicates two boundaries between Persia and Russia. One claimed ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1881
Extent:

1 map

400. Mss Eur F112/613, f 478

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F112/613, f 478
Title:
'Reconnaissance Survey of the Bakhtiary Country 1890'
Scope & Content:
Map showing a stretch of mountainous territory between Dezful and Isfahan in Persia [Iran] presumed to be the region home to the nomadic Bakhtiary [Baḵtīārī] people of south central Persia.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1890
Extent:
1 map