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037-000242557 Project / Collection Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme Name Indian Political Service, External Affairs Department, 1937-1947

1. IOR/R/15/6/397

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/397
Title:
File 11/46 Publicity in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence between officials at the India Office, the Government of India's External Affairs Department and a number diplomatic posts in the Persian Gulf including the Political Agency in Muscat. The correspondence discusses British Government propaganda efforts (usually r...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
11 Oct 1944-18 Jan 1948
Extent:
1 file (155 folios)

2. IOR/R/15/6/446

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/446
Title:
FILE NO: 14/16 NAME: MUSCAT'S POSITION IN RELATION TO THE STERLING AREA
Scope & Content:
This file is comprised of correspondence on whether Muscat is to be considered as within the Sterling Area. The correspondents are the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf; the Political Agent, Muscat; the Secretary of State for India; and the Government of India, External Affairs Department. ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Apr 1947-9 Jun 1947
Extent:
1 file (8 folios)

3. IOR/R/15/6/313

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/313
Title:
File 9/6 Naval and Shipping: Survey of Kuria Muria Island and Um al Quwain
Scope & Content:
Correspondence and other papers connected to a survey of the area around the Kuria Muria Islands, in connection with the development of the Muscat-Aden air route. The papers cover: the question of control and legal status of the islands; the effort to obtain permission for the survey from the Su...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Jul 1936-8 Apr 1947
Extent:
1 file (72 folios)

4. IOR/R/15/6/444

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/444
Title:
FILE NO: 14/14 name; BANK FOR MUSCAT (IMPERIAL BANK OF IRAN & THE PERSIAN GULF)
Scope & Content:
The file comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda and notes concerning the establishment of banks in the Gulf including Dubai, Kuwait, and Muscat. Issues discussed in the correspondence include: Concerns relating to the establishment of the 'India and Persian Gulf Bank Limit...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Jun 1945-1 Nov 1948
Extent:
1 file (215 folios)

5. IOR/R/15/6/331

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/331
Title:
File 9/30 Naval & Shipping: Persian Gulf Lighting Service
Scope & Content:
Correspondence and other papers relating to the workings of the Persian Gulf Lighting Service. The majority of the file is made up of brief quarterly reports containing information on oil tankers passing through Muscat and any shipping not travelling on to the Shatt al-Arab from Muscat. These re...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Nov 1945-23 Aug 1948
Extent:
1 file (75 folios)

6. IOR/R/15/6/200

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/200
Title:
File 8/16 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF CUSTOMS FORMERLY KNOWN AS FINANCIAL ADVISER
Scope & Content:
This file consists of correspondence concerning appointments in the Government of Muscat, specifically in relation to its customs and finance. It begins with discussion of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman's [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd] wish to appoint an English official to the position of Financ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
14 Mar 1941-30 Dec 1948
Extent:
1 file (174 folios)

7. IOR/R/15/6/272

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/272
Title:
File 8/78 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: RENDITION OF GWADUR TO KALAT.
Scope & Content:
This file concerns British policy regarding the Muscat territory of Gwadur [Gwadar, Pakistan; it is written as Gwadar in some of the correspondence]. The correspondence includes the following: Discussion in 1913-1914 as to whether the Government of India should consider the cession (the correspo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Oct 1913-25 Jun 1948
Extent:
1 file (94 folios)

8. IOR/R/15/6/199

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/199
Title:
File 8/15 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: DEPUTATION OF A CUSTOMS OFFICER TO THE MUSCAT STATE.
Scope & Content:
This file concerns a request from the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd] for the services of a Government of India customs officer. The correspondence covers requirements for the role, terms of service, the sourcing of potential candidates, and the deputation of Mohammed (a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
8 Dec 1938-18 Jan 1948
Extent:
1 file (57 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/15/6/274

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/274
Title:
File 8/82 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: GWADUR IMPROVEMENTS.
Scope & Content:
This file relates to the Muscat territory of Gwadur [Gwadar, Pakistan; it is written as Gwadar in some of the correspondence]. The file begins with discussion of a proposal from the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd] to devote the whole of his Gwadur revenue to the improv...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and Urdu
Date Range:
14 Feb 1945-27 Apr 1947
Extent:
1 file (276 folios)