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032-000209245 Project / Collection Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme Name Commonwealth Relations Office, 1947-1966

1. IOR/Z/R/15/1/1-10

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/Z/R/15/1/1-10
Title:
Indexes, Registers and Filing Guides
Scope & Content:
The indexes, registers and filing guides contain lists of the subject files created by the Residency in the Persian Gulf between circa 1880 and 1947, including all those created under the auspice of the A and B Series, and Confidential Office. Each index is typewritten, but features numerous hand...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1941-1954
Extent:
10 volumes and files (1033 folios)

2. IOR/R/15/6/187

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/187
Title:
File 8/3 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: GWADUR/KALAT RELATIONS – SALE OF GWADUR
Scope & Content:
This file mainly concerns the status of Muscat-controlled Gwadur [Gwadar]. The main subject of discussion is the possibility of Kalat State seeking to purchase Gwadur from the Sultan of Muscat, or even using force to take control of the territory. Related matters of discussion include the followi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Jan 1948-13 Sep 1948
Extent:
1 file (28 folios)

3. IOR/R/15/6/295

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/295
Title:
File 8/98 II ARMS & AMMUNITION FOR SULTAN
Scope & Content:
This file concerns the annual supply of arms and ammunition by the British Government to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd], under the Civil Air Agreement, which was concluded between the two parties in April 1947. The correspondence covers the following: the amount of ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Dec 1948-24 Dec 1949
Extent:
1 file (38 folios)

4. IOR/R/15/5/174

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/5/174
Title:
File 3/4 Relations with Persia
Scope & Content:
This file concerns Britain's relations with Persia (also referred to as Iran in some of the correspondence). It includes the following: cases of Persian customs authorities reportedly inhibiting (and in some cases preventing altogether) the passage of persons travelling between Persia and Kuwait...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
31 Dec 1928-20 Aug 1949
Extent:
1 file (135 folios)

5. IOR/R/15/2/1629

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1629
Title:
File 17/28 Government Motor Vehicles for Agency
Scope & Content:
This file documents the purchase and supply of two official vehicles for the Bahrain Political Agency: a Humber Super Snipe Saloon and an Austin Sixteen Shooting Brake. Near the beginning of the file the Political Agent states a preference for Humber models as the Agency's official cars (specifi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
28 Sep 1946-8 Nov 1950
Extent:
1 file (126 folios)

6. IOR/R/15/6/296

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/296
Title:
File 8/98 III Arms and Ammunition for Sultan
Scope & Content:
This file concerns the supply of arms and ammunition by the British Government to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd]. The correspondence discusses arrangements for the shipping of arms and ammunition supplied by the War Office. Included are details of types of weapons ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Dec 1949-11 Dec 1950
Extent:
1 file (71 folios)

7. IOR/R/15/6/293

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/293
Title:
File 8/97 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SULTAN OF MUSCAT.
Scope & Content:
This file relates to the purchase of motor vehicles for the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd] and the Muscat Infantry. It begins with enquiries made by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf on behalf of the Sultan, following the Sultan's initial request to purchase se...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jun 1947-14 Dec 1948
Extent:
1 file (89 folios)

8. IOR/R/15/6/257

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/257
Title:
File 8/65 V MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: RENEWAL OF COMMERCIAL TREATY
Scope & Content:
This file relates to the Commercial Treaty between Britain and Muscat. The original treaty of 1891 was given a term of twelve years, which was extended at regular intervals afterwards, initially for several years at a time and later on an annual basis. In 1939 a replacement treaty was signed bet...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Jun 1947-15 Aug 1948
Extent:
1 file (22 folios)

9. IOR/R/15/6/298

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/298
Title:
File 9/1 I Naval & Shipping: Movements of HM Ships and Naval Officers
Scope & Content:
Correspondence concerning the movement of ships through Muscat. The majority of the file is made up of notifications of the arrival and departure of HM ships into and out of Muscat. These papers deal with the questions of gun salutes and official visits when appropriate. Other matters covered by...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
8 Sep 1939-31 Dec 1948
Extent:
1 file (279 folios)

10. IOR/R/15/6/280

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/280
Title:
File 8/88 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE SYSTEM IN MUSCAT.
Scope & Content:
This file relates to plans for the installation of an automatic telephone system in Muscat. It concerns reports that the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd] is considering introducing a telephone system (consisting of around 80-100 connections) to the towns of Muscat and Mat...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Dec 1945-3 Nov 1948
Extent:
1 file (78 folios)