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311. IOR/R/15/6/187

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/187
Title:
File 8/3 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: GWADUR/KALAT RELATIONS – SALE OF GWADUR
Scope & Content:
This file mainly concerns the status of Muscat-controlled Gwadur [Gwadar]. The main subject of discussion is the possibility of Kalat State seeking to purchase Gwadur from the Sultan of Muscat, or even using force to take control of the territory. Related matters of discussion include the followi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Jan 1948-13 Sep 1948
Extent:
1 file (28 folios)

312. IOR/R/15/6/321

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/321
Title:
File 9/22 Naval & Shipping: Movements of other foreign warships in the Gulf
Scope & Content:
Correspondence concerning the visit of French naval vessel Bougainville to Muscat. The correspondence is between the Political Agent in Muscat, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, French Consul in Bombay [Mumbai], and representatives of the Sultan of Muscat. The papers cover notice of the imp...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Feb 1935-11 Feb 1935
Extent:
1 file (6 folios)

313. IOR/R/15/6/323

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/323
Title:
File 9-B/4 Naval & Shipping: Visit of Siam's Training Ship
Scope & Content:
Correspondence concerning the visit of a Siamese [Thai] naval training vessel Chao Phya to Mirbat, Oman. The papers cover the notice given for the visit and some discussion of what might be the true reasons for the visit. Correspondence comes from: the Political Agency, Muscat; Political Residenc...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Dec 1935-3 Jan 1936
Extent:
1 file (19 folios)

314. IOR/R/15/6/347

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/347
Title:
File 11/4 Diaries and reports: Mr Dowson's notes on Smail - dates, etc
Scope & Content:
This file consists of two copies of a report titled Notes on a few days' journey to the west of Maskat [Muscat], written by Valentine Hugh Wilfred Dowson in 1927, and contains related correspondence between: the Political Agent at Muscat and the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Jun 1927-3 Apr 1929
Extent:
1 file (128 folios)

315. IOR/R/15/6/446

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/446
Title:
FILE NO: 14/16 NAME: MUSCAT'S POSITION IN RELATION TO THE STERLING AREA
Scope & Content:
This file is comprised of correspondence on whether Muscat is to be considered as within the Sterling Area. The correspondents are the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf; the Political Agent, Muscat; the Secretary of State for India; and the Government of India, External Affairs Department. ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Apr 1947-9 Jun 1947
Extent:
1 file (8 folios)

316. IOR/R/15/6/447

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/447
Title:
'FILE NO: 14/17 NAME: MUSCAT GOVERNMENT AGENTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND INDIA'
Scope & Content:
The file comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to the appointment of agents for the government of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman in the United Kingdom and India. The discussion in the file relates to the procurement of terms from different companies a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Apr 1947-6 Nov 1948
Extent:
1 file (49 folios)

317. IOR/R/15/6/460

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/460
Title:
File 17/13 Acquisition of Gwadar Political Bungalow by Air Ministry for Imperial Airways
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence between British officials regarding the acquisition of a bungalow in Gwadur [Gwadar] by Imperial Airways. Prior to its purchase the bungalow was used primarily by British political officers passing through Gwadur. The correspondence also discusses the furnishing...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
27 Feb 1929-13 Feb 1942
Extent:
1 file (135 folios)

318. IOR/R/15/6/157, f 22

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/157, f 22
Title:
Chart Showing Pearl Banks Along Arabian Shore of the Persian Gulf between Ras Tanura and Dabai [Dubai]
Scope & Content:
Chart that shows the location of pearl banks along the 'Arabian' shore of the Persian Gulf from roughly Ras Tanura to Dubai. In addition to pearl banks, the chart also lists names of some coastal settlements and islands.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1937
Extent:
1 chart

319. IOR/R/15/6/157, f 24

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/157, f 24
Title:
Chart showing pearl banks along the Arabian shore of the Persian Gulf north of Ras Tanurah
Scope & Content:
Chart that shows the location of pearl banks along the 'Arabian' shore of the Persian Gulf north of Ras Tanura. In addition to pearl banks, the chart also lists names of some coastal settlements and islands.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1937
Extent:
1 chart

320. IOR/R/15/6/79

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/79
Title:
‘File 2/4 II. AVIATION. A. CIVIL AVIATION (1) Sanitary Administration on the Arab side of the Gulf’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of letters and notifications related to the outbreak of smallpox at Sharjah. Correspondents in the file discuss the necessity of the application of the International Sanitary Convention and of quarantine restrictions in the Persian Gulf on the Arabian...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
6 Jan 1936-10 Dec 1936
Extent:
1 file (59 folios)