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036-000349582 Project / Collection Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme Name War Office, 1857-1964

1. IOR/L/MIL/7/19330

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/19330
Title:
Collection 435/8 ‘Part 1 Garrison of Iraq.’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence relating to the military garrison in Iraq. Correspondents include the Government of India, India Office, War Office, Colonial Office and Air Ministry. Topics discussed include: Transfer of control of Mesopotamia [Iraq] to the Colonial OfficeReduction of the garr...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 August 1921-5 September 1925
Extent:
1 file (395 folios)

2. IOR/L/MIL/7/12604

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/12604
Title:
Collection 269/345 ‘Miscellaneous Questions: Refusal to allow an officer to publish an article on “Mesopotamia” on grounds that he should not be allowed to propagate political views with which Govt. does not agree’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence relating to the refusal of the War Office to permit a British officer, Major Edward Johnson Ross, to publish an article in the Morning Post. The article discusses British policy in Mesopotamia [Iraq]. Ross offers his views on the state of Mesopotamia, argues again...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Sep 1920-21 Dec 1920
Extent:
1 file (34 folios)

3. IOR/L/MIL/7/16933, f 433

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/16933, f 433
Title:
‘Persia and Afghanistan’
Scope & Content:
Printed sheet bearing the series designation ‘Geographical Section, General Staff No. 2149’ and providing full country coverage of Persia [Iran] and Afghanistan with significant partial coverage of present-day Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan and Iraq. Portrays hydrology, relie...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1919
Extent:
1 map sheet

4. IOR/L/MIL/7/12449

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/12449
Title:
Collection 269/193 'Miscellaneous Questions. Anglo-Persian Agreement: Report of Military Commission. Loan of Officers.'
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence between officials at the War Office and the India Office. It concerns a request for the loan of British Indian Army officers to the Persian [Iranian] Army, and the conditions of service offered to these officers. The file also contains a copy of the ‘Report of t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Apr 1920-14 Sept 1920
Extent:
1 file (72 folios)

5. IOR/L/MIL/7/18769

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/18769
Title:
Collection 425/1525 Disposal of surplus stores in South Persia.
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence dated 12 April-23 July 1919. The correspondence concerns the disposal of surplus arms and military stores in southern Persia [Iran] after the First World War, in particular a proposal from the Government of India to sell these to the Government of Persia. Some o...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Apr 1919-23 Jul 1919
Extent:
1 file (17 folios)

6. IOR/L/MIL/7/18535

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/18535
Title:
Collection 425/1364 ‘European War 1914-: British Mission Escort South Persia. (South Persia Rifles) Acting promotion. Service to count as field service for leave pay.’
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence concerning leave pay for invalided officers of the Escort to the British Mission in South Persia [Iran] and temporary promotion for personnel of the Escort and the Sistan Field Force, as part of arrangements for units of the Indian Army serving with Expeditionar...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Mar 1916-24 Apr 1918
Extent:
1 file (22 folios)

7. IOR/L/MIL/7/16875

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/16875
Title:
Collection 403/56 ‘Situation in Persia 1912. Telegraphic Correspondence.’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding the situation in Persia [Iran] in 1912. The conditions on the Bushire [Bushehr] and Ispahan [Isfahan] roads are discussed in relation to robberies and attacks. An attack on the Shiraz Consul, Mr Smart, is discussed and his account of the attack is includ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 December 1911-29 January 1914
Extent:
1 file (63 folios)

8. IOR/L/MIL/7/19325

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/19325
Title:
Collection 435/3 'Memorandum by Secretary of State on administration of Mesopotamia; Air Ministry's scheme for control of Mesopotamia.'
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence between the India Office, Air Ministry and War Office relating to the Air Ministry’s scheme for control of Mesopotamia [Iraq]. Memoranda on the potential power of the Air Force in Mesopotamia and on the organisation of military forces in Mesopotamia are included. ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Mar 1920-3 Dec 1920
Extent:
1 file (59 folios)

9. IOR/L/MIL/7/941

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/941
Title:
Collection 12/20: ‘Honours and Rewards. War Services of Officers. Mention in Despatches. Service with the Seistan Arbitration Commission may count as Staff Service.’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence between officials of the India Office and the War Office concerning the service of officers on the Seistan [Sistan] Arbitration Commission. Discussion concerns the conference of temporary ranks upon officers serving on the Commission, including the head of the Com...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Oct 1902-08 Aug 1913
Extent:
1 file (35 folios)

10. IOR/L/MIL/7/17371

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/17371
Title:
Collection 425/214 ‘European War 1914-: Rewards for meritorious service in the Persian Gulf and Mesopotamia.’
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence dated 9 February 1915 to 16 April 1919. The correspondence concerns recommendations for rewards and promotions for British and Indian military and naval personnel serving in Mesopotamia [Iraq], southern Persia [Iran], and the Persian Gulf in the First World War....
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Feb 1915-16 Apr 1916
Extent:
1 file (311 folios)