Abstract: This file contains papers relating to the initiation of oil operations in Kuwait. It includes correspondence between the Political Agent in Kuwait, the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, and the Kuwait Oil Company. The papers primarily discuss the legal and operational details of the agreement drawn up between the British Government and the Kuwait Oil company.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 236; 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 60-231; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
Abstract: This file contains a short sequence of letters regarding an agreement between the State of Kuwait and the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. In particular, the file discusses the work carried out by the contractor, Yusuf al Ghanim.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 18; 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; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
Abstract: This file contains correspondence relating to the initiation of operations to extract sulphur in Kuwait. The papers primarily discuss logistical and legal arrangements coordinated between the Eastern Gulf Oil Company, the Political Agent in Kuwait, and Political Resident in the Persian Gulf. A separately bound section of the file entitled 'part two' is a draft agreement written in English and Arabic on the sulphur extraction project prepared for review by the Ruler of Kuwait.Physical description: Foliation: this file consists of two physical volumes. The foliation sequence commences at the front cover of volume one (ff 1-253) and terminates at the inside back cover of volume two (ff 254-274); 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 irregular foliation sequence is present in parallel; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence, which is present between ff 122-274 and is circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
Abstract: This file contains correspondence relating to the operations of oil companies in the Neutral Zone between Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq. The correspondence is primarily between British officials, but also includes letters to and from the American Independent Oil Company, and the Kuwait Oil Company. Of note are several agreements, and drafts of agreements relating to the operations of the oil industry in the Neutral Zone and in Kuwait.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 351; 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; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.