'File 19/191 I (C 27) Bahrain, Persian Claim To'

Title:

'File 19/191 I (C 27) Bahrain, Persian Claim To'

Contributor:

James Orton (correspondent)
Francis Warden (correspondent)
Hugh Weightman (correspondent)

Date:

1927/1928

Description:

This file contains correspondence between British officials in Bushire, Bahrain and India regarding the Persian government's claim of sovereignty over the island of Bahrain. The broader historical context of Persia's claim to the territory is outlined in detail in the documents.The likelihood of the Persian claim being taken to the League of Nations is discussed as is the alleged role of Russian support in encouraging the Persian government to push their claim.Correspondence regarding Persian 'agitation' and propaganda efforts on the island are also contained in the file, including a translation of an article published in a Persian newspaper criticising Britain and supporting the Persian goverment's claim to Bahrain.1 volume (235 folios)File is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end.An index of topics covered in the file is contained on folio 2 and uses the uncircled foliation system.Originally a bound correspondence volume, the file's sheets have been unbound and are now loose. Foliation starts on first page with writing (2nd folio in volume). Small encircled numbers in pencil on top right corner of recto. Correspondence in Arabic (f.185-f.187) is foliated on verso. There are two foliation errors: f.108A and f.108B; f.198A and f.198B.The 4 blank pages after f.223 are not foliated. Additional pagination starts with page 1 on f.4. In this system, only pages with writing are counted.

Language:

English
Arabic
French

Type:

Archival file

Type (Narrower):

Other Texts

Type (Broader):

Text

Subject:

Foreign relations
National Economy
Religious conflicts
Rights of states
Arab nationalism
Social reform
Economic reform

Geographic region:

Bahrain
Būshehr

Extent:

1 volume (235 folios)

Rights:

Public Domain
Unknown
Open Government Licence

Identifier:

81055/vdc_100000000193.0x000149_ar
81055/vdc_100000000193.0x000149_en
IOR/R/15/1/356

Is part of:

British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers

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