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11. IOR/L/PS/18/B387

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B387
Title:
‘Memorandum by the Political Department, India Office, on treaties and agreements between the British Government and the various rulers and chiefs in Arabia and on the Persian Gulf.’
Scope & Content:
The memorandum comprises summaries and précis of the treaties signed between the British Government and the Arab rulers and chiefs on the Arabian Peninsula and in the Persian Gulf. The first part of the memorandum, prepared by J P Gibson and dated 21 July 1927, provides overviews of the various ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Aug 1926-21 Jul 1927
Extent:

1 file (3 folios)

12. IOR/L/PS/18/B437

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/18/B437
Title:
Historical Memorandum on the Relations of the Wahabi Amirs and Ibn Saud with Eastern Arabia and the British Government, 1800-1934
Scope & Content:
The file contains a historical memorandum written in response to claims advanced by Ibn Saud to ancestral rights on the eastern boundary of the Saudi Kingdom, and to suggestions put forward by him that at some period in the past arrangements were entered into with his ancestors, the Wahabi Amirs...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Sep 1934
Extent:

1 file (32 folios)

13. IOR/L/PS/20/64, f 43

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/64, f 43
Title:
'MAP SHOWING PROPOSED BAGHDAD RAILWAY'
Scope & Content:
The map shows a region encompassing parts of Russia, Persia, Arabia and the Ottoman Empire, indicating the routes of proposed and existing railway lines. The map also shows hydrology, topography and major cities and towns. The map is Plate 2 in 'Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman' (Naval Intelligenc...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1903
Extent:
1 map

14. IOR/L/PS/20/84

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/84
Title:
Where's Where in Arabia, Mesopotamia and Persia
Scope & Content:
The volume serves as an index of places featured on Survey of India degree sheets 2C, 2D, 2G, 2H, 2K, 1L, 2O, 2P, 3A, 3E, 3I, 3J, 3M, 3N, 10A, 10B, and 10C. The places are arranged alphabetically and give the degree sheet reference. The preface details the method to be used to identify any give...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1916
Extent:

1 volume (65 folios)

15. IOR/L/PS/20/C126/2, f 815

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/C126/2, f 815
Title:
Sketch Map of Arabia
Scope & Content:
The map sheet is one of seven maps included in IOR/L/PS/20/C126/2. It shows the Arabian Peninsula, western and central Persia [Iran], the east African coast, and the Levant, extending from Hamadan in the north to Socotra in the south, and from Al-Arish [‘Arish] in the west to Ras al Hadd [Ra’s ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 map sheet

16. IOR/L/PS/20/E23

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/E23
Title:
'DESCRIPTION OF ARABIA MADE FROM PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS AND INFORMATION COLLECTED ON THE SPOT BY CARSTEN NIEBUHR.'
Scope & Content:
An official publication containing a translation of a text entitled ‘Description of Arabia made from Personal Observations and Information Collected on the Spot by Carsten Niebuhr’. The original text by Niebuhr, in German, was published in Amsterdam and Utrecht in 1774. This translation was ca...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1889
Extent:

1 volume (59 folios)

17. IOR/L/PS/20/E56

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/E56
Title:
‘MILITARY REPORT ON ARABIA.’
Scope & Content:
The volume consists of a military report on Arabia. It was published in 1904 and prepared by the General Staff, War Office. It is divided into eight chapters by the following locations: ‘General Description of Arabia Proper.’ The region of Syria [Greater Syria] The Hejaz The Yemen Nejd [Najd] El...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 volume (169 folios)

18. IOR/L/PS/20/FO13

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/FO13
Title:
'Koweit 1904'
Scope & Content:
The volume consists of published copies of correspondence between the Foreign Office, the India Office, the Government of India, British administrative and diplomatic staff, and foreign governments and their staff. It was printed for use by the Foreign Office. The volume contains: ‘Part VI. Furt...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
May 1905
Extent:

1 volume (64 folios)

19. IOR/L/PS/20/FO14

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/FO14
Title:
'PERSIA AND ARABIA. JULY 1899 TO DEC. 1900.'
Scope & Content:
The volume consists of published copies of correspondence between the Foreign Office, the India Office, the Government of India, the Admiralty, British administrative and diplomatic staff, foreign governments and their staff, and private individuals. It was printed for use by the Foreign Office....
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
Aug 1900
Extent:
1 volume (365 folios)

20. IOR/L/PS/20/FO16

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/FO16
Title:
'PERSIA AND ARABIA. JAN.-JUNE 1902.'
Scope & Content:
The volume consists of published copies of correspondence between the Admiralty, Government of Bombay, Government of India, Foreign Office, India Office, War Office, British administrative and diplomatic staff, foreign governments and their staff, and private individuals. It was printed for use ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
Jan 1904
Extent:
1 volume (323 folios)