'File 2/14 Iraq Government's request for their geologist to be permitted to carry out study of rock formation in Kuwait territory'

Content

This file contains papers relating to a request by the Iraqi Government to have its geologists conduct tests on rock formations in Kuwaiti territory. The file is entirely comprised of correspondence between British officials regarding the matter, including proposals for mineral and geological experts from the Government of India to familiarise themselves with the mineral deposits of the Gulf region.

Extent and format

1 file (11 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 13; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 3-11; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/R/15/5/167

Former external reference(s)

Second Series subject files: 2/14

History of this record

Date(s)

22 May 1937-30 Jul 1940 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Petroleum industryGeological surveys

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'File 2/14 Iraq Government's request for their geologist to be permitted to carry out study of rock formation in Kuwait territory', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/5/167, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x000096> [accessed 4 October 2024]

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