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461. IOR/R/15/6/87

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/87
Title:
'File 2/10 II. AVIATION. B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (1) Reconnaissance of Basrah, Aden, Muscat, Masirah, Murbat, Sauqrah Bay etc.'
Scope & Content:
The volume contains correspondence in the form of letters, telegrams and reports related to the Air Headquarters, Iraq, planning to carry out ground reconnaissance for landing grounds and refuelling stations mid-way between Masirah and Murbat. The volume also includes instructions for landing gr...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
4 Apr 1933-1 Mar 1935
Extent:
1 volume (302 folios)

462. IOR/R/15/6/213

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/213
Title:
File 8/27 SULTAN'S TOURS to INDIA, U.K., FAR EAST, U.S.A. June to Dec 1937.
Scope & Content:
This volume concerns the Sultan of Muscat and Oman's [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd] travels abroad. It includes discussion of proposed visits in 1937/1938 to India, Singapore, Japan, the United States, London, France, and Italy. Most of the correspondence discusses arrangements for the Sultan's ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
27 Jun 1937-15 Nov 1937
Extent:
1 volume (226 folios)

463. IOR/R/15/6/302

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/302
Title:
File 9/1 A I Visits of H. E. The Naval Commander-in-Chief to Muscat & Correspondence
Scope & Content:
Correspondence and other papers relating to visits by the Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station, to Muscat. The file covers several such visits and proposals for visits made between 1934 and 1949. They cover the following: notice of each visit, as well as any cancellations when they occurred; ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
7 Nov 1934-27 Nov 1948
Extent:
1 file (104 folios)

464. IOR/R/15/6/184

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/184
Title:
File 8/1 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: GWADUR/KALAT BOUNDARY
Scope & Content:
Following on from the previous file (IOR/R/15/6/183), this file mainly concerns issues arising in relation to the boundary between Muscat-controlled Gwadur [Gwadar] and the state of Kalat. It features the following principal correspondents: the British Agent, Gwadur; the Political Agent and Cons...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
14 May 1942-7 Apr 1948
Extent:
1 file (105 folios)

465. IOR/R/15/6/206

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/206
Title:
File 8/21 II MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: DEPENDENCIES – SUR (OPERATIONS).
Scope & Content:
This file follows on from the previous file [IOR/R/15/6/205] in subject matter. It documents actions taken and considered by the Government of Muscat and Oman (with military assistance from the British Government) in order to assert its authority over the coastal town of Sur and the surrounding ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
19 Feb 1932-11 Jul 1934
Extent:
1 file (264 folios)

466. IOR/R/15/6/254

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/254
Title:
File 8/65 II PROLONGATION of COMMERCIAL TREATY of 1891
Scope & Content:
This volume relates to the prolongation of the Commercial Treaty (1891) between Britain and Muscat. The original treaty was given a term of twelve years and was renewed at regular intervals afterwards, initially for several years at a time, and later on an annual basis. The correspondence in t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
14 Dec 1937-14 Apr 1938
Extent:
1 volume (233 folios)

467. IOR/R/15/6/236

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/236
Title:
File 8/54 Muscat State Affairs: Affairs of members of ruling family
Scope & Content:
This file concerns members of the ruling family of Muscat. Most of the file relates to the financial affairs of Dhiyab bin Fahad [Dhiyab bin Fahad bin Turkī Āl Bū Sa‘īd], a cousin of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd]. The correspondence begins with a request from Dhiya...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and French
Date Range:
25 Apr 1941-29 Mar 1948
Extent:
1 file (132 folios)

468. IOR/R/15/6/280

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/280
Title:
File 8/88 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE SYSTEM IN MUSCAT.
Scope & Content:
This file relates to plans for the installation of an automatic telephone system in Muscat. It concerns reports that the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd] is considering introducing a telephone system (consisting of around 80-100 connections) to the towns of Muscat and Mat...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Dec 1945-3 Nov 1948
Extent:
1 file (78 folios)

469. IOR/R/15/6/205

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/205
Title:
File 8/21 II SUR
Scope & Content:
This volume relates to measures taken by the Government of Muscat and Oman (with the assistance of the British Government) to assert its authority over the town of Sur and the nearby village of Aiqa [Al ‘Ayjah]. The correspondence largely concerns customs control and the tense relations betwee...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
3 May 1931-20 Nov 1939
Extent:
1 volume (253 folios)

470. IOR/R/15/6/256

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/256
Title:
File 8/65 IV MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: RENEWAL OF COMMERCIAL TREATY.
Scope & Content:
This file relates to the renewal of the 1891 Commercial Treaty between Britain and Muscat. The original treaty was given a term of twelve years, which was extended at regular intervals afterwards, initially for several years at a time and later on an annual basis. The file concerns the replacem...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
8 Nov 1938-3 Jan 1941
Extent:
1 file (244 folios)