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1. IOR/L/PS/10/23

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/23
Title:
File 351/1904 'Persian Gulf:- Erection of British flagstaffs at Musandam’
Scope & Content:
The volume comprises correspondence and other papers relating to the erection (and subsequent abandonment) of flagstaffs at the head of the Persian Gulf, on the Maklab [Maqlab] Isthmus at Musandam (Musandam spelt with numerous variations throughout the file), Telegraph Island [Jazīrat al Maqlab]...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1902-1908
Extent:

1 volume (221 folios)

2. IOR/L/PS/10/162

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/162
Title:
File 757/1909 'Persian Gulf:- Turkey and Turkish aggression (Occupation of Zakhnuniyeh Island. Attitude in piracy cases. Mudirs at Zubara, Odaid and Wakra) British Relations with Turkey in Persian Gulf'
Scope & Content:
The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to the Turkish occupation of Zakhnuniyah Island, the Ottoman attitude towards piracy cases, and the appointment of officials in Zubara, Odeid and Wakra. The discussion in the volume relates to the Turkish...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1909-1911
Extent:
1 volume (245 folios)

3. IOR/L/PS/10/965/1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/965/1
Title:
File 537/1921 Part 1 'Persia: Oil - Defence of A.P. Oil Co's fields etc'
Scope & Content:
The item contains correspondence and other papers regarding the protection of oilfields in Arabistan, Persia [the southern part of Khuzestan Province, Iran] run by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company (APOC). Topics discussed include: The withdrawal of a British military unit from Ahwaz [Ahvaz] followin...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Oct 1920-21 Nov 1924
Extent:
1 item (161 folios)

4. IOR/L/PS/10/1268

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/10/1268
Title:
File 4535/1928 Pt 5 ‘PERSIAN GULF POLITICAL CONTROL IN:-’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence and other papers relating to political control in the Persian Gulf and Middle East, specifically the division of responsibility for this region between the India Office and the Government of India, the Foreign Office, and the Colonial Office. It includes papers...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jun 1926-20 Oct 1937
Extent:

1 file (380 folios)

5. IOR/L/PS/12/1957

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1957
Title:
Coll 5/12 ‘Air Control in Undeveloped Countries’
Scope & Content:
The file is concerned with the issue of a memorandum by the Air Ministry. The memorandum is titled Notes by the Air Staff on the Regulation of Air Control in Undeveloped Countries, dated 21 November 1928 and concerns guidance on the deployment of British air power; an initial draft can be found ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Nov 1928-23 Jan 1930
Extent:
1 file (23 folios)

6. IOR/L/PS/12/2004

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/2004
Title:
Coll 5/52 ‘Aviation: German Service to Far East’
Scope & Content:
The file is concerned with proposals for Lufthansa to operate an air service linking Germany with China via Egypt, Iraq, Persia, and Afghanistan (Kabul). The file contains correspondence, extracts from intelligence summaries, memoranda, and notes documenting the efforts of British officials to o...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Aug 1936-30 Sep 1938
Extent:
1 file (619 folios)

7. IOR/L/PS/20/130

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/130
Title:
Report and Proceedings of the Standing Sub-Committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence on the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The report was printed for the Committee of Imperial Defence, November 1911, and approved on 14 December 1911. It concerns the situation in the Persian Gulf regarding the extent to which Turkish claims aligned with British interests, and engagements already made with the Sheikh of Koweit [Kuwait...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
Nov 1911
Extent:

1 volume (43 folios)

8. IOR/L/PS/20/263

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/263
Title:
Report and Proceedings of a Sub-Committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence on the Baghdad Railway, Southern Persia, and the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The volume contains the following minutes and proceedings: First Meeting, 2 March 1908. Evidence of Sir Richmond Thackeray Willoughby Ritchie. Second Meeting, 6 March 1908. Evidence of Sir J Mackay. Third Meeting, 11 March 1908. Evidence of Mr Frank Clark Strick and Mr E Lloyd. Fourth Meeting, 1...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Feb 1909
Extent:

1 volume (162 folios)

9. IOR/R/15/5/68

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/5/68
Title:
XXII/19 Bubyan and Warba Islands.
Scope & Content:
The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes relating to ownership of Bubiyan Island [Jazīrat Būbiyān] and Warba Island [Jazīrat Warbah]. The discussion in the volume relates to: a military post on Bubiyan Island; proposal to include right of pre-emption of W...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Nov 1905-7 Jun 1908
Extent:
1 volume (44 folios)