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2501. IOR/L/PS/20/144

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/144
Title:
Reconnaissances in Mesopotamia, Kurdistan, North-West Persia, and Luristan from April to October 1888. By Lt F R Maunsell, Intelligence Branch. In Two Volumes. Volume I: narrative report, description of larger towns and routes leading from them. Simla: Intelligence Branch, Quarter Master General's Dept, 1890
Scope & Content:
Narrative report on surveys conducted in Mesopotamia [Iraq], North-West Persia [Iran] and Luristan [Lorestān]. The preface provides the following information: 'The object was to explore various tracts of little known country through which roads lead north from the head of the Persian Gulf to th...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1890
Extent:

1 volume (152 folios)

2502. IOR/L/PS/20/257

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/257
Title:
Mesopotamia Commission. Report of the Commission Appointed by Act of Parliament to Enquire into the Operations of War in Mesopotamia, together with a Special Report by Commander J Wedgwood, DSO, MP, and Appendices. London: HMSO, 1917.
Scope & Content:
A signed proof, folios 1-100, plus additional material, folios 101-124. The cover bears the signature of Sir Arthur Hirtzel, Assistant Under-Secretary of State. The report has been annotated in blue pencil at various points. Contents: 'Part I. Preface. 'Part II. Origin of Mesopotamia [Iraq] Exp...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1906-1918
Extent:

1 volume (122 folios)

2503. IOR/L/PS/20/C104/1, f 16

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/C104/1, f 16
Title:
‘Safedik-the white mound, probable ruins of a palace; at Nādʼ Ali Zaranj.’
Scope & Content:
A view of the probable ruins of a palace taken at Nad Ali Zaranj [Nad-e Ali]. ‘Engraved and printed at the Offices of the Survey of India, Calcutta [Kolkata] 1910.’ is printed underneath. The photograph was taken during the Seistan [Sistan] Boundary Commission that took place between 1903 and ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1910
Extent:
1 photograph

2504. IOR/L/PS/20/C104/1, f 67v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/C104/1, f 67v
Title:
‘The second line of walls, Sār-o-tār, from the outside.’
Scope & Content:
A view taken outside the second line of walls of the ruins of Sar-o-tar [Shahr-e Ghulghulah]. Pictured in the foreground are a group of tents, camels and men in a desert landscape. The walls can be seen in the background. ‘Engraved and printed at the Offices of the Survey of India, Calcutta [Kol...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1910
Extent:
1 photograph

2505. IOR/L/PS/20/C104/1, f 81

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/C104/1, f 81
Title:
‘The Surħ-dagāl; example of the erosive action of the “Wind of-120-days.”’
Scope & Content:
A view of surh-dagals, mounds produced as a result of the “Wind of-120-days.” ‘Engraved and printed at the Offices of the Survey of India, Calcutta [Kolkata] 1910.’ is printed underneath. The photograph was taken during the Seistan [Sistan] Boundary Commission that took place between 1903 and ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1910
Extent:
1 photograph

2506. IOR/L/PS/20/C104/1, f 112

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/C104/1, f 112
Title:
‘THE DELTA OF THE HELMAND (Copied from the Geographical Journal 1906)’
Scope & Content:
The map sheet is one of five maps included in IOR/L/PS/20/C104/1, published in ‘Seistan [Sistan]. A Memoir on the History, Topography, Ruins and People of the Country. In four parts. Parts I to III’, (Calcutta [Kolkata]: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1910) by George Passman Tate. Th...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1910
Extent:
1 map sheet

2507. IOR/L/PS/20/C104/1, f 129

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/C104/1, f 129
Title:
‘Ruined minaret, of the great masjid of Zaranj – Nād Ali.’
Scope & Content:
A view of a ruined minaret in Nad Ali [Nad-e Ali]. A group of figures can be seen standing at the bottom and on top of the minaret. ‘Engraved and printed at the Offices of the Survey of India, Calcutta [Kolkata] 1910.’ is printed underneath. The photograph was taken during the Seistan [Sistan]...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1910
Extent:
1 photograph

2508. IOR/L/PS/20/MEMO43, f 104

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/MEMO43, f 104
Title:
‘Sketch Map of the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Coast’
Scope & Content:
The map shows part of the Persian Gulf and part of the Arabian coast. The map indicates settlements, with brief descriptions of topography and vegetation. A reference note gives the key to the route of the Indo-European overland and submarine telegraph line as well as the roads which are marked ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Mar 1905
Extent:
1 map sheet

2509. IOR/L/PS/20/64

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/64
Title:
PERSIAN GULF AND GULF OF OMAN. RESOURCES AND COAST DEFENCES. 1903.
Scope & Content:
The file contains a printed report published by the 'Admiralty, Intelligence Department (No. 694). September 1903.', providing a compilation of available information of naval, military and political value about various locations in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Places described include ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Sep 1903
Extent:

1 volume (55 folios)

2510. IOR/L/PS/20/202

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/20/202
Title:
Notes of a journey through Kurdistan in the winter of 1881-82.
Scope & Content:
By Montagu Gilbert Gerard, Captain and Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, 1st Central India Horse, published in Calcutta by the Quarter Master General's Department. The notes consist of diary entries for the period 15 November 1881 to 16 April 1882, documenting each stage of Captain Gerard's journey th...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1883
Extent:
1 file (28 folios)

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