Abstract: Distinctive Features:Depths shown by contours.Attached to letter dated 29th May 1939 regarding Saudi claim to certain islands.Sketch map prepared by the Bahrain Petroleum Company from Admiralty charts and other information on record showing Bahrain, the Saudi Arabia and Qatar coasts and the waters to the north, with shoals and reefs mapped in detail.New information obtained during the reconnaissance survey between 25th and 27th May 1939, added in red ink including the proposed boundaries line to determine territorial waters of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.Physical description: Materials:Blueprint on tracing paper with additions in wash and red inkDimensions:2207 x 914 mm, on sheet 2232 x 978 mm
Abstract: The file consists of
Administration Report of the Persian Gulf for the Year 1936(New Delhi: Government of India Press, 1937).The Report, prepared by the Political Resident, summarises important information relating to the Gulf and notable events in the Gulf during 1936. The Report contains a review by the Political Resident, and separate sections on each of the agencies, consulates, and other areas that made up the Residency. The information provided includes lists of personnel, local administration, military and naval matters, aviation, the political situation, trade and commerce, medical reports, meteorological reports, and related information.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation system in use commences at 1 on the front cover, and continues through to 37 on the back cover. The sequence is written in pencil, enclosed in a circle, and appears in the top right hand corner of the recto page of each folio.
Abstract: The volume contains typescript 'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf for the Year 1945' [1946] and typescript 'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf for the Year 1946' [1947]. The reports are introduced by a review of the year by the Political Resident, Persian Gulf, and are divided into chapters containing individual reports on each of the agencies, consulates, and other administrative areas that made up the Political Residency. Both reports conclude with a chapter containing 'notes on the working of quarantine on the Arab coast of the Persian Gulf'. They are signed by the local British official in charge.The reports cover the following topics: British and non-British personnel; local affairs; local government and ruling families; transport and communications by land, sea, and air; posts and telegraphs; tribal and political matters; relations with local populations; cinemas; trade and economic matters; agriculture; finance; shipping and commerce; education; police and justice; security; military matters; propaganda; health and quarantine; statistics of temperature and rainfall; water; notable visitors; British interests; oil and oil companies; religious affairs; the pearl industry; locusts; Bedouins; date gardens; electricity; telephones; and related information.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1 on the third folio after the front cover (the first bearing text) and terminates at 198 on the third folio before the back cover (the last bearing text). The numbers are written in pencil, are enclosed in a circle, and appear in the top right hand corner of the recto page of each folio. Foliation anomaly: ff. 28, 28A. The individual reports that make up the combined annual reports also have their own typescript foliation sequences appearing in the top centre of the recto page of each folio.
Abstract: The file consists of
Administration Report of the Persian Gulf for the Year 1938(New Delhi: Government of India Press, 1939).The Report is divided into sections relating to the various agencies, consulates, and other regions that made up the Political Residency. There is a review of the year by the Political Resident at the start of the Report. The Report includes lists of British personnel and foreign representatives; lists of British interests; details of local administration; military and naval matters; aviation; political matters; manumission; trade and commerce; shipping statistics; medical reports; meteorological details; notable events; oil; and related information.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation system in use commences at 1 on the front cover, and continues through to 30 on the back cover. The sequence is written in pencil, enclosed in a circle, and appears in the top right hand corner of the recto page of each folio.
Abstract: The volume consists of
Administration Report of the Persian Gulf for the Year 1939(Simla: Government of India Press, 1940);
Administration Report of the Persian Gulf for the Year 1940(Simla: Government of India Press, 1941); and unpublished, typescript Administration Reports of the Persian Gulf for the years 1941, 1942, 1943, and 1944.The Reports contain an introductory review of the year by the Political Resident, and separate reports on each of the constituent agencies, consulates, and other areas of the Political Residency, such as Bushire and Hinterland, Fars, Kerman, Bandar Abbas, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Muscat. The Reports give information on British personnel; British interests; local administration; military and naval matters; aviation; political developments; manumission; trade and commerce; medical matters; meteorological data; communications; oil; and notable events.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation system in use commences at 1 on the front cover, and continues through to 460 on the back cover. The sequence is written in pencil, enclosed in a circle, and appears in the top right hand corner of the recto page of each folio. Four additional partial foliation sequences are present alongside the main sequence between ff. 72-147, ff. 148-259, ff. 261-356, and ff. 358-455: these numbers are also written in pencil, are circled but crossed out, and can be found in the same position as the main sequence.
Abstract: The volume is entitled
Report on Najd Mission, 1917-1918(Baghdad: Government Press, 1918).The report describes the mission headed by Harry St John Bridger Philby to Ibn Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥman bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd (Ibn Sa‘ūd)], ruler of Najd and Imam of the Wahahbi [Wahhabi] sect of Islam, 29 October 1917 - 1 November 1918. The report contains a section on the previous relations between Britain and Najd; describes the personnel, objects and itinerary of the mission; and includes sections on relations between Najd and Kuwait, the Ajman problem, Ibn Saud's operations against Hail [Ha'il], the Wahhabi revival, arms in Najd, and pilgrimage to the Shia Holy Places.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1 on the front cover and terminates at 30 on the back cover. These numbers are written in pencil, are enclosed in a circle, and can be found in the top right hand corner of the recto page of each folio. An original printed pagination sequence is also present.
Abstract: The volume is
Persian Gulf Gazetteer, Part I Historical and Political Materials, Précis of Bahrein Affairs, 1854-1904(G C Press, 1904).The volume is divided into the following sections: political events, 1854-70; international status and British protection; and internal affairs and British policy, with appendices.Physical description: Pagination: the pagination sequence commences at 1 on the first page after the front cover and terminates at 168 on the last page before the back cover. These numbers are printed, with additions in pencil, and can be found in the top centre of each page. Pagination anomalies: pp. 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1G, 1H, 1I, 1J, 1K, 1L; pp. 114, 114A, 114B; pp. 116, 116A, 116B, 116C, 116D, 116E, 116F; pp. 147, 147A, 147B, 147C, 147D, 147E, 147F, 147G, 147H, 147I, 147J, 147K. The following numbers do not appear in the pagination sequence: 150-152.
Abstract: The volume is
Persian Gulf Gazetteer, Part I Historical and Political Materials, Précis of Koweit Affairs, 1896-1904(Simla: G C Press, 1904).The volume contains a history of Kuwait, 1896-1904.Physical description: Pagination: the volume contains an original pagination sequence, which commences at 1 on the front cover, and terminates at 116 on the back cover. These numbers are printed, with additions in pencil, and can be found in the top centre of each page. Pagination anomalies: pp. 1 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E; pp. 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G.
Abstract: The volume is
Persian Gulf Gazetteer, Part I Historical and Political Materials, Précis of Nejd Affairs, 1804-1904(Simla: G C Press, 1904).The volume contains an historical overview of Nejd [Najd], 1804-94, with particular reference to the history of the Wahabis [Wahhabis].Physical description: Pagination: the volume contains an original pagination sequence, which commences at 1 on the first page after the cover, and terminates at 58, the last page before the back cover. These numbers are printed, with additions in pencil, and can be found in the top centre of each page. Pagination anomalies: 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F.
Abstract: The volume is
Persian Gulf Gazetteer Part II, Geographical and Descriptive Materials, Section III Central Arabia(Simla: G C Press, 1904).The volume contains notes, followed by subsections on Central Arabia, south of Wadi Rummah [Wadi Rumah] and Central Arabia, north of Wadi Rummah [Wadi Rumah]. The volume is a geographical and descriptive gazetteer, giving information on alphabetically-listed places in the territories in question.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1 on the front cover and terminates at 127 on the back cover. These numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and can be found in the top right hand corner of the recto side of each folio. A printed pagination sequence also runs intermittently throughout the volume.
Abstract: The volume is
Part II Persian Gulf Gazetteer, Geographical and Descriptive Materials, Section II Western Side of the Gulf(Simla: G C Press, 1904).The volume contains notes, followed by subsections on Trucial Chiefs' Territory, Katar [Qatar], Bahrein [Bahrain], Hasa, and Koweit [Kuwait]. The volume is a geographical and descriptive gazetteer, giving information on alphabetically-listed places in each of the territories in question.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1 on the front cover, and terminates at 142 on the back cover. These numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and can be found in the top right hand corner of the recto page of each folio. A printed pagination system also runs intermittently throughout the volume.
Abstract: The file consists of
Persian Gulf Gazetteer, Historical and Political Materials, Maskat Territory, 1872-1903(Simla: G C Press, 1903).The Gazetteer summarises events in Oman, Gwadur [Gwadar], Dhofar, and Zanzibar on a year-by-year basis, and has separate sections on Maskat [Muscat], again on a year-by-year basis, covering: British policy; Zanzibar subsidy and British loans; protection of British subjects; British extra-territorial jurisdiction; British Government establishments and property; trade and customs; and sanitary matters. The text contains references to original letters, telegrams, and other documents (not included), which are indicated by numbers in brackets.Physical description: Pagination: the item has original pagination, which commences at 1A on the front cover, and continues through to 135 on the back cover. These numbers are printed, with additions in pencil, and can be found in the top centre of each page. Pagination anomalies: 1A, 1B.