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1. IOR/L/PS/12/4256, f 15

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/4256, f 15
Title:
ARABIA RUB' AL KHALI by H. St J. B. PHILBY. C.I.E. 1932
Scope & Content:
The map shows part of the Arabian Peninsula occupied by the Rub al Khali desert. The map also indicates hydrology and settlements, with brief descriptions of topography and vegetation, and provides some indication of relief. A short note to the left of the map describes the map compilation method...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1917-1932
Extent:
1 map sheet

2. IOR/L/PS/12/4256

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/4256
Title:
Coll 37/22 'Travellers. Arabia: Rub-al-Khali. Crossing of by Mr. Bertram Thomas and Mr. H St. J. Philby.'
Scope & Content:
This file consists of handwritten letters, press cuttings and a map relating to the crossings of the Rub al Khali desert by Bertram Thomas and Harry St John Bridger Philby in the 1930s. The main topic discussed is the politics of awarding an honour to Bertram Thomas for his crossing of the Rub ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Feb 1931-23 Jun 1943
Extent:
1 file (66 folios)