The file forming the 'Medical' subject file was produced by the Confidential Office at the Political Agency in Bahrain. The file dates from 1934-1935. The 'Medical' subject file contains correspondence between the Political Resident at Bushire and local rulers. The topics covered are: reques...
Distinctive Features: The northern portion of a blueprint map showing the location of RAF facilities at Dubai creek including the Air Sea Rescue Hut and new B.O.A.C. Rest House. Includes inset indicationg Dubai location in context of Trucial Coast. Inscriptions: On verso in red crayon: ‘Ma...
‘Sketch illustrating S.E. frontier of Saudi Arabia’
Scope & Content:
The map is a facsimile of a sketch map showing the eastern half of the Arabian peninsula, and indicating: with a solid line, the boundary claimed by Saudi Arabia; in a short-dashed black line, the Ottoman (Turkish) boundary (1913-14); and in a long-dashed line, the boundary offered by the British...
Photograph of a truck with trailer travelling on a dirt or sand track. Photographer unknown.
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Subject Matter: The photograph shows a six-wheel flatbed truck, with four-wheel trailer attached, used by the California Arabian Standard Oil Company at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The truck is moving along a dirt or sand track, and is seen from the front, possibly from the rear window of another mov...
Photograph of a truck with trailer travelling on a dirt or sand track. Photographer unknown.
Scope & Content:
Subject Matter: The photograph shows a six-wheel flatbed truck, with four-wheel trailer attached, used by the California Arabian Standard Oil Company at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The truck is moving along a dirt or sand track, and is seen from behind, possibly from the rear window of another moving...
The file contains correspondence with Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO) representatives regarding the use of a chartered plane to transport personnel of ARAMCO to Dhahran. The letters request permission from the Political Agent at Bahrain and the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain for the ...
The file comprises correspondence relating to the Sheikh of Fujairah’s [Muḥammad bin Ḥamad Āl Sharqi] desire to enter into a treaty agreement with the British Government, thus putting his territory on a footing similar to those of the other Trucial Coast states. The principal correspondents in t...
File No. E/6 Vol. II Correspondence re Senior Joint Court.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of letters and memoranda regarding the Senior Joint Courts in Bahrain. Most of the letters are from the Political Agency in Bahrain to the Ruler of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa informing him whether the court will be held or not. Shaikh Ha...
File No. E/7 V. O. Correspondence regarding the Diving Court.
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The file contains correspondence in the form of memoranda, letters and petitions regarding Diving Court matters in Bahrain. Among the raised issues was the suggestion of setting up a Diving Court in Manama where it would be in closer touch with other courts. Letters were sent by the Political Ag...