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032-000256868 Project / Collection Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme Place Persian Gulf, Asia

1. IOR/L/MIL/17/15/27

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/15/27
Title:
A strategical study of Persia and the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
This volume contains a strategical study of Persia and the Persian Gulf for the purpose of foreseeing the development of British military and commercial activity in Persia. The volume was prepared by the General Staff, Army Headquarters, India, and printed at the Government Monotype Press, Simla...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1913
Extent:
1 volume (73 folios) and a box containing three maps

2. IOR/L/MIL/7/3660

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/3660
Title:
Collection 80/218 ‘R.I.N. Arrangements for policing of the Persian Gulf’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence relating to a proposed transfer of responsibility for the policing of the Persian Gulf from the Royal Navy to the Government of India. It includes discussion of an objection made by the Admiralty to the employment of Royal Indian Navy vessels for this duty. The A...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Dec 1935-Jun 1938
Extent:
1 file (39 folios)

3. IOR/L/MIL/17/15/37, f 72

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/15/37, f 72
Title:
'Sketch map showing territorial dispositions of the Persian Army'
Scope & Content:
This map depicts the territorial dispositions of the Persian Army and focuses mainly on Persia and its neighbouring countries. The monochrome map is marked with red to show the various divisions of Persia and the most prominent native groups in each area. Divisional Headquarters are marked by sm...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1925
Extent:
1 map

4. IOR/L/MIL/7/722

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/722
Title:
Collection 5/72: ‘Terms of Employment of Officers Lent for Service under other Governments. Rank and Pay of Intelligence Officer, Persian Gulf.’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence between officials from the Military Department of the India Office and the War Office. It concerns the rank and pay grades for the post of Intelligence Officer, Persian Gulf.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Oct 1918-20 Jan 1919
Extent:
1 file (5 folios)

5. IOR/L/MIL/7/221

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/221
Title:
Collection 2/64: 'Indian Medical Service. Re-organisation etc. Medical arrangements for telegraph stations in the Persian Gulf'
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence from officials of the Foreign Departmentof the Government of India to the Secretary of State for India and a memorandumby the Director-in-Chief of the Indo-European Telegraph Department. It concernsproposals for the provision of medical and sanitary care for the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 May 1901-6 Sep 1901
Extent:
1 file (10 folios)

6. IOR/L/MIL/17/15/6/2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/15/6/2
Title:
'MILITARY REPORT ON PERSIA. VOL. IV, PART II.'
Scope & Content:
The volume is entitled Military Report on Persia. Volume IV Part II. Fars, Gulf Ports, Yazd and Laristan. (Simla, Government of India Press, 1924). The volume was originally published in 1923. The report contains sections on history, geography, population, climate and health, resources, militar...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1922-1924
Extent:
1 volume (102 folios)

7. IOR/L/MIL/17/15/40

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/15/40
Title:
Persia Intelligence Report. May, 1946
Scope & Content:
The file consists of a copy of Persia Intelligence Report Part V produced by Naval Intelligence Division, Admiralty, May 1946. It is divided into three sections covering: the Persian Coast – providing figures of coastal distances, and a coast report consisting of a general description of the Pe...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1946
Extent:

1 file (38 folios)

8. IOR/L/MIL/7/10333

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/10333
Title:
Collection 239/99 ‘Revision of contract for conveyances of troops and stores between India and the Persian Gulf.’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence relating to the revision of contract for conveyances of troops and stores between India and the Persian Gulf. Correspondents include the Board of Trade, India Office, Government of India, Ministry of Shipping and Ministry of War Transport. Topics covered include:...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 October 1921-29 April 1944
Extent:
1 file (167 folios)

9. IOR/L/MIL/17/15/64

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/15/64
Title:
IRAQ AND THE PERSIAN GULF
Scope & Content:
The volume is titled Iraq and the Persian Gulf , B.R. 524 (Restricted) Geographical Handbook Series, (London: Naval Intelligence Division, 1944). The report contains preliminary remarks by the Director of Naval Intelligence, 1942 (John Henry Godfrey) and the Director of Naval Intelligence, 1944...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1944
Extent:

1 volume (430 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)