Abstract: The file relates to the trial, conviction, imprisonment, and release of Charles Elwood Minnick, an American citizen, who was sentenced to a year's imprisonment in Bahrain [also appears in the spelling Bahrein] in 1945 for the theft of tyres from the stores of the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO). The papers include correspondence from the Political Agent, Bahrain; the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf; the Government of Bombay; the Government of India; other British officials; and United States consular officials. The file includes:papers concerning Minnick's trial and conviction, June-July 1945;papers concerning the question of his imprisonment in India, and request to serve his sentence in the United States, July 1945;papers relating to Minnick's transfer from Bahrain to a prison in India, and the question of whether the Government of Bahrain was liable for the cost of his transfer, August-September 1945;papers concerning complaints by Minnick about the conditions of his detention in Bahrain and his appeal against conviction, October 1945 - March 1946;correspondence and receipts relating to the costs of Minnick's maintenance in Bahrain and transfer to India, October 1947 - August 1948.The covering dates of the correspondence in this file (the main body of papers) are 17 June 1945 - 6 January 1948. The closing date in the overall date range is supplied by an entry in the notes at the rear of the file.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 140; 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 present in parallel between ff 1-140; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
Abstract: This file contains correspondence regarding goods imported into Bahrain by the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) from India, Iraq, the United States and other countries.The correspondence in the file is primarily between BAPCO officials, the Political Agency in Bahrain, the Office of the Petroleum Division Representative at the British Embassy in Baghdad and Caltex (India) Limited.On folio 88, the file contains a permit to export narcotic drugs issued by the US Treasury Department's Bureau of Narcotics.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 95; 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 present in parallel between ff 2-88; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
Abstract: Distinctive Features:Depths shown by soundings recorded in feet below low water as observed at Zellaq and Al Khobar.Contains information related to oil deposits and facilities, including Zellaq Terminal and barge routes which are indicated by pecked line and lettered for reference. Additions listed in the revisions table in bottom right-hand corner.Includes inset map in the upper left.Physical description: Materials:BlueprintDimensions:677 x 981 mm, on sheet 712 x 1020 mm
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: A collection of correspondence that primarily relates to agitation that took place in Bahrain between 1935 and 1938. The main topics discussed are the reform of Shia religious courts in Bahrain, the factors involved in the unrest, a brief history of the Baharnah (the Shia community in Bahrain), matters related to education in the country, the emergence of an educated class in Bahrain and employees of the Bahrain Petroleum Company.The correspondence is primarily between the Political Agent in Bahrain (Hugh Weightman) and the Resident in Bushire (Lt Col Trenchard Craven Fowle). Correspondence from Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s advisor, Charles Belgrave, is also contained.Physical description: A bound correspondence file. The volume is foliated from the first page with text to last page with text, with small circled numbers in the top-right corner of each front-facing page. Some folios originally missed out have had letters added at a later date, e.g. 1a. 1b etc. There is an inconsistent foliation system of uncircled numbers also in the top-right corner of each front-facing page.
Abstract: This file consists of letters and telegrams between officials on behalf of the Foreign Office and a Mr H Blunt regarding a Mr Hunt’s interest in vacancies at the Bahrain Petroleum Company.The file includes a divider which gives the subject number, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 6, these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file contains notes regarding an interview conducted at the British Residency with Mr Muntz (a Director of Air Works Limited, Indian National Airways Limited, and Messrs Misr Air Corporation), sent by the Political Agent, Bahrain, to the British Resident and Consulate General, Bushire. The paper details proposals made by Mr Muntz, regarding the running of an air service for the Bahrain Petroleum Company Limited and the American Arabian Oil Company.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 3; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file contains papers regarding the transmission of internal correspondence between Bahrain and New York by the Bahrain Petroleum Company. The file covers concerns that sensitive information is being sent openly and is therefore vulnerable to enemy interception, and suggestions that future transmissions be sent via diplomatic bag. The primary correspondents are: Chief Censor, Nigeria; Ministry of Information; Postal and Telegraph Censorship Department; Foreign Office; India Office.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 17; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file contains two despatches from the Political Agent, Bahrain, informing the India Office of export licences granted to the Bahrain Petroleum Company for shipment of petroleum and petroleum products to Persia.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 4; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file contains a request from the Political Agent, Bahrain, that the Middle East Supply Centre grant an exemption on import licence requirements to the Bahrain Petroleum Company, in order to facilitate the importing of supplies from Australia.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 4; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file relates solely to a request from the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) for permission to employ some French Canadians as additional operators. Permission for the request was granted by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf.The file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 4; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file consists of two folders of papers, mostly correspondence, relating to the defence of Bahrain: folder A ‘Bahrein Defence Scheme. Employment of British officer & N.C.O. Instructor. Appt. of Captain A. C. Byard. “ ” Major H.T. Hewitt.’ ['Bahrein Defence Scheme. Employment of British officer & N.C.O. Instructor. Appointment of Captain A. C. Byard. Appointment of Major H.T. Hewitt.']; and folder B ‘Bahrein Defence Force. Recruitment from personnel of Bahrein Petroleum Company’.Folder A contains papers concerning: the proposed employment, primarily at Bahrein [Bahrain], of an Indian Army adjutant and a non-commissioned officer Instructor under the Persian Gulf defence schemes; the decision to appoint Captain A C Byard to the Persian Gulf Defence Force with the rank of Major, in preference to an officer from India, with effect from 13 June 1940; the appointment of Sergeant C E Carley of the The Lincolnshire Regiment as a non-commissioned officer Instructor to the Persian Gulf Defence Force; and the replacement of Byard by Major H T Hewitt of the Regular Army Reserve of Officers, with effect from April 1941.Folder B ‘Bahrein Defence Force. Recruitment from personnel of Bahrein Petroleum Company’ contains papers mostly relating to arrangements for the protection of the Bahrein Petroleum Company’s properties in Bahrein from sabotage.The main correspondents are as follows: the India Office; the Political Agent, Bahrain; the Government of India External Affairs Department; the Government of India Defence Department; the Air Ministry; the Air Officer Commanding, British Forces in Iraq; and the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf.The file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 112; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.