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1. 'File 2/1 Epidemics (in Bahrain): Cholera, Smallpox etc & quarantine restrictions'
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- Abstract: The file contains correspondence between the Political Agent at Bahrain, the Political Agent at Kuwait, the Government of India, the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the Adviser to the Government at Bahrain, the Medical Department of the Government of Bahrain, the Residency Surgeon & Chief Quarantine Medical Officer for the Arab Coast at Bushire, the American Consulate at Basra, and British Overseas Airways Corporation.The main subjects are:episodes of smallpox in Abadan, Bushire, Khorramshahr, and other places in the Gulf;cases of typhus in Abadan, and reports of the number of cases of the disease recorded in Bahrain in 1943 and 1944;yellow fever vaccines supply and lists of vaccinations given in Bahrain;quarantine regulations;suspected case of cerebrospinal fever;weekly health statements for Bahrain in 1950.The file also contain letters from Gray, Mackenzie & Co, requesting all passengers to produce smallpox vaccination certificates before leaving Bahrain; and a report from Arabian American Oil Company regarding a case of infantile paralysis in Dhahran.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 211; 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 between ff 2-156; these numbers are written in a combination of pencil and ink, but are not circled.
2. Ext 5000/41(10) 'PERSIA- INTERNAL SITUATION. Supply of information to the Viceroy'
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- Abstract: This file principally contains correspondence between the Viceroy [Governor-General], the Foreign Office, and the Secretary of State for India. Topics discussed include:The British position in Persia (deteriorating) compared to the Russian (strengthening).The nature of communication between the Foreign Office, the Viceroy, and Secretary of State for India.Anti-British and anti-American sentiment and activities within Persia.Allied interests in Persia and Russian cooperation.Additionally, this file contains an Intelligence Summary for the period 31 March to 6 April prepared by the Military Attaché for the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. The summary includes:A discussion of growing anti-British sentiment including the rise of new political parties that appeal to youth and working classesReports on the economy, the typhus epidemic, internal security, Polish refugees, and Russian and American interestsAn extensive summary of Soviet political and cultural influence in 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 16; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.