Abstract: This sketch map shows the northern part of Bahrein Island [Bahrain Island], Muharrak Island, and Sitra Island. It indicates the approximate locations of establishments of the Bahrein Oil Company [the Bahrein Petroleum Company], including the oil fields, the refinery, the loading lines (pipes) carrying the refined oil from the refinery through a terminal station on Sitra Island to a loading wharf at sea, the water pumping stage and crude oil landing stage, and the personnel camp at Awali.It also indicates Manama on Bahrein Island and Muharrak Town on Muharrak Island, and shows other features including: the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (AIOC) petrol store; the British Political Agency; the power station; the police headquarters; the wireless receiving and direction finding station; the wireless transmitting and cable station; the seaplane alighting area; the Royal Air Force rest house; Jufair Naval Base; and the landing ground on Muharrak Island.Physical description: Materials: Blueprint on paperDimensions: 270 x 211mm on sheet 303 x 247mm
Abstract: This printed memorandum, produced by the Foreign Office, dated 13 Jan 1947, deals with the history of Bahrein [Bahrain] from the point of view of the political status of the islands at various periods and dates since 1783, and contains copies of related correspondence and discussions. The principal authorities quoted in the memorandum are listed on folio 1v and appear as references in the right or left hand margin. The memorandum includes an index on folio 1r and a list of appendices on folio 1v. The index contains the the following sections:Geographical situation;Bahrein priot to 1783;1783-1820;1820-30;1830-40;1840-50;1850-61;1861-67;Discussion and Incidents, 1868-70;1870-80;1880-92. From the conclusion of the First to the conclusion of the Second Exclusive Agreement with Her Majesty's Government;1892-1913. From the Second Exclusive Agreement to the Anglo-Turkish Convention of 1913;1913-34;Summary (A. Claims to or assertions of soverignty over Bahrein, 1783 to 1934. B. Basis of the Persian claim. C. Attitude of His Majesty's Government, 1820-1934);Reference to Law Officers of the Crown;Independent Status of Bahrein;1934-46 (Establishment of Naval Base at Bahrein; Persian Government's refusal to recognise visas and endoresments of Bahrein; Agreement between His Majesty's Government and the Saudi Arabian Government regarding Transit Dues at Bahrein; The Liabilities of His Majesty's Government in the Persian Gulf; Treatment of Bahreinis in Persia; Bahrein Nationality and Property Laws; Treatment of Persians in Bahrein; Postal Services between Persian and Bahrein; Persian Government decree regarding import of Petroleum Products from Bahrein; Remarks of the Persian Prime Minister to the United States Ambassador; Recent references to Bahrein in the Persian Press).The memorandum is marked 'Confidential' and 'The Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government'.Physical description: Foliation: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover, and terminates at the inside back cover; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. Pagination: The volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Abstract: This file consists of correspondence from the Foreign Office Research Department regarding the research by Lawrence Lockhart concerning the history of the Bahrain Islands.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 10; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: Part 10 comprises correspondence and other papers relating to the return or disposal of enemy (Turkish or German) property and other assets in Mesopotamia [Iraq] and the Persian Gulf at the end of the First World War. The volume includes: an enquiry from the Hamburg firm Robert Wönckhaus & Company, which had offices in various places in the Persian Gulf, including Bahrain, regarding the liquidation of their assets in the Gulf, and the nature of Britain’s jurisdiction in Bahrain; an enquiry from the US ambassador in London on the nature of British jurisdiction in Bahrain, and regulations pertaining to the import of narcotics into Bahrain; statements of balances and details of those firms whose assets were in the hands of the Department of the Controller of Hostile Trading Concerns in Mesopotamia; a printed copy of the India Treaty of Peace Order in Council, dated 28 June 1920 (ff 40-53); the liquidation of enemy property in territories covered by the Persian Gulf Order in Council of 1907.The principal correspondents are: the India Office; the Foreign Office; the Department of the Controller of Hostile Trading Concerns in Mesopotamia; the Civil Commissioner in Mesopotamia, Arthur Talbot Wilson.The part contains a single item of correspondence in French (f 127).Physical description: The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the item.
Abstract: This printed memorandum is a note that contains general information on the islands of Bahrain. The note is divided into the following sections: General, Government, Relations with Great Britain, Climate, Population, Religion, Industry, Oil, Communication, Passports, Travel facilities, Bank, Customs, Alcohol, Shops, Food, Furniture, Electric Light, Servants, Motors, Games, Clubs, Hotels, etc., Tourists and Travellers, Aviation, Posts and Telegraphs, and Medical. The note is undated but would appear to have been compiled sometime in the mid to late 1930s.Physical description: Foliation: The foliation for this description commences at folio 1, and terminates at folio 5, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is also present in parallel; these numbers are printed, but are not circled, and won't be found in the same position as the main sequence.