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31. IOR/L/PS/12/1019

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1019
Title:
Ext 4045/45 'Formation of a Union of Arab Amirates of the Persian Gulf - with Headquarters at Bahrain'
Scope & Content:
The file contains papers regarding reported discussions among the rulers of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the Trucial States to form a federation and to gain entry into the Arab League. The primary correspondents are: Ministry of Information; India Office; Political Resident, Persian Gulf; Political...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Aug 1945-2 Jun 1946
Extent:
1 file (24 folios)

32. IOR/L/PS/12/1110

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1110
Title:
Ext 45/46 'Transmission of F.O. Secret packets to and from Consulates etc, abroad'
Scope & Content:
The file comprises telegrams and other correspondence by 'fast air mail' between the Under-Secretary of State for India, London, and the Secretary to the Government of India in the External Affairs Department, concerning the dispatch of Foreign Office secret packets to and from British Consulate...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Jan 1946-19 Sep 1946
Extent:
1 file (72 folios)

33. IOR/L/PS/12/1154

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1154
Title:
Ext 4728/46 'Requests of Messrs Wimpey and Co Ltd for information on taxation or import duty restrictions in Kuwait'
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding enquiries made by George Wimpey and Company Limited with the India Office (Francis Anthony Kitchener Harrison), Political Resident in the Persian Gulf and the Political Agent at Kuwait on taxation or import duty restrictions. The correspondence also cont...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Jul 1946-12 Dec 1946
Extent:
1 file (26 folios)

34. IOR/L/PS/12/1200

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1200
Title:
Ext 908/47 'Reuter's correspondent for Bahrain'
Scope & Content:
This file consists of letters between the India Office’s Information Department, and H B Carter from Reuters Ltd. The correspondence regards a visit made by Reuters Ltd employers to the Kuwait Oil Company, which was interested in using Reuters’ services in Kuwait.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Apr 1947-9 Jun 1947
Extent:
1 file (7 folios)

35. IOR/L/PS/12/1299B

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1299B
Title:
Ext 504/48 'Formation of a British Legion Branch in Kuwait'
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding the proposed establishment of a new branch of the British Legion in Kuwait. The primary correspondents are: British Legion; Commonwealth Relations Office. The file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Feb 1948-3 Mar 1948
Extent:
1 file (3 folios)

36. IOR/L/PS/12/1307

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1307
Title:
Ext 878/48 'Establishment of USA consulate at Kuwait'
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding: a request from the United States Department of State to the British Government to approve the establishment of an American Consulate in Kuwait; and the recommendation by the Foreign Office to include the Consulate in the American Basra Consular District...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Mar 1948-19 Aug 1949
Extent:
1 file (15 folios)

37. IOR/L/PS/12/1961

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1961
Title:
Coll 5/16 ‘Air Route to India: Occasional landings at Koweit – Agreements between the Sheikh of Koweit and British Overseas Airways Corporation’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding civil aviation matters in Kuwait (also spelt Koweit in the file). The primary focus is the negotiation of a Civil Air Agreement between the British Government and the Shaikh of Kuwait, Shaikh Sir Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah [Shaikh Aḥmad al-Jābir Āl Ṣabāḥ] ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
5 Sep 1932-25 Oct 1948
Extent:
1 file (272 folios)

38. IOR/L/PS/12/1962

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1962
Title:
Coll 5/16(1) ‘Landing Fees at Koweit’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding the collection of landing fees from Kuwait (also spelled Koweit) Aerodrome, and the subsequent credit of these fees to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It includes a protest from Iraqi Airways requesting a review of these landing fees, due to the lack of ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Jun 1947-24 Nov 1948
Extent:
1 file (26 folios)

39. IOR/L/PS/12/1979

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1979
Title:
Coll 5/29 ‘Air Route to India (Arab Coast): Additional facilities at Koweit for RAF purposes’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence and notes regarding the reservation of land in Kuwait (also frequently spelt Koweit) for the potential future use of the Royal Air Force (RAF); the correspondence is prompted by fears that the Kuwait Oil Company may develop sites in connection with its oil conces...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Jan 1934-15 Sep 1939
Extent:
1 file (152 folios)

40. IOR/L/PS/12/1980

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1980
Title:
Coll 5/30 ‘Air Route to India (Arab Coast): Procedure in connection with provision of civil aerodromes etc; Agreements between H.M.G. and local rulers along the Arabian Coast; Special authorisations’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence and related notes on the drafting of general procedures for the provision of air facilities along the Arabian Coast Air Route, which would form the civil air agreements for Bahrain, Kuwait (also spelt Koweit), and Muscat. Numerous copies of the proposed draft agr...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Apr 1933-30 Aug 1939
Extent:
1 file (393 folios)