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Archive Reference (shelfmark) IOR/R Place Manama, Asia, Bahrain Digitised Content Yes (available)

1. IOR/R/15/1/750

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/750
Title:
Government of Bahrain Administration Report for 1926-1937, and Annual Reports for 1937-1944
Scope & Content:
This file contains Government of Bahrain Administrative Report for the Years 1926-1937 and copies of the Government of Bahrain Annual Report for the Hijri years 1356-1363 (1938-1944). Each report appears to be compiled from departmental reports by Charles Dalyrmple Belgrave, Adviser to the Gover...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1937-1945
Extent:
1 file, 9 items (349 folios)

2. IOR/R/15/2/49

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/49
Title:
File H/15 Building of Pier in Manama
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence between the British Political Agent at Bahrain and the British Political Resident in the Persian Gulf at Bushire, as well as J.W. Storrs, Sub-Divisional Engineer at Bushire, Sheikh ‘Īsā bin ‘Alī Āl Khalīfah, Sheikh Ḥamad bin ‘Īsā Āl Khalīfah, Yūsuf Kanoo, Seth R...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
3 May 1903-24 Mar 1917
Extent:
1 file (126 folios)

3. IOR/R/15/2/119, f 85

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/119, f 85
Title:
Sketch map of northern Bahrain depicting Manamah and Sitrah Island
Scope & Content:
Distinctive Features: Outline hand drawn map showing position of Old Portuguese Fort and British Agency building with coast in Tubli area outlined in red.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1926-1931
Extent:
1 map

4. IOR/R/15/2/119, f 108b

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/119, f 108b
Title:
‘Plan Showing Landing Ground in Bahrein'
Scope & Content:
Distinctive Features: Shows Gazabia and Zulma Bad villages and surrounding area with landing ground outlined in red. Properties labelled for reference with owners' names and measurements reported.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1926-1931
Extent:
1 map

5. IOR/R/15/2/538

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/538
Title:
File 14/3 Foreign Interests - American (General)
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence relating to American influence and activities in the Persian Gulf. The correspondence is mostly between the Political Agency at Bahrain, the Political Residency at Bushire (later at Bahrain), and the India Office. The file opens with a copy (folio 3) of correspo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 May 1944-17 Nov 1949
Extent:
1 file (13 folios)

6. IOR/R/15/2/947

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/947
Title:
File No. 40 Muharraq: sanitary measures in.
Scope & Content:
The file comprises a letter to the Political Agent at Bahrain outlining steps that could be taken to improve the cleanliness and sanitation of Muharraq and Manama, including employing street cleaners, naming streets and numbering the houses, improving the quality of street lights, and developing...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
9 Jan 1918-9 Feb 1918
Extent:
1 file (7 folios)

7. IOR/R/15/2/1208

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1208
Title:
File 6/4 Stores for the Bahrain Municipality; Municipal Tax and Dues
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence relating to administrative, legal, and fiscal matters connected to the Manama Municipality. The correspondence is between the Political Agency at Bahrain, British Consulate at Damascus, Manama Municipality (also referred to as the Baladiyah), Political Residency ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
17 Oct 1925-6 Nov 1929
Extent:
1 file (47 folios)

8. IOR/R/15/2/1217

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1217
Title:
File 6/10 Construction of sea wall, correspondence regarding
Scope & Content:
The file consists of correspondence between the Political Agency, Bahrain, the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain (Charles Dalrymple Belgrave), and the Mesopotamia Persia Corporation regarding construction work in and around the sea wall and the Corporation's property in Manama. The papers cov...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Feb 1927-13 Jul 1929
Extent:
1 file (24 folios)

9. IOR/R/15/2/1220

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1220
Title:
File 6/13 Electric Lighting Manama
Scope & Content:
The file consists of correspondence between the Political Agency in Bahrain, the Government of India (Foreign and Political Department), the Government of Bombay (Public Works Department), Callender's Cable and Construction Company Limited, and various departments of the Government of Bahrain. T...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
27 Jun 1927-7 Nov 1946
Extent:
1 file (155 folios)

10. IOR/R/15/2/1221

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1221
Title:
File 6/13 II Electric lighting in Manama
Scope & Content:
The file consists of correspondence relating to electric lighting in Manama, Bahrain. The papers cover the requirements for extension of the power network, appointments within the state Electricity Department, and notice of service closures. The correspondence is between the Political Agency in ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
13 Jun 1948-12 Sep 1948
Extent:
1 file (18 folios)