'File 6/1 I Aviation Imperial Airways'

Content

This file contains correspondence between the management of Imperial Airways, the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. in Kuwait, and the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. at Bushire that discusses the possibility of a passenger service to and from Kuwait on Imperial Airways. Considerations of postal deliveries and pickups, possible parachuting of airmail, and passenger numbers as well as fuel costs are discussed.

Extent and format

1 file (196 folios)

Arrangement

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

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 196; 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.

The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers; nor does it include the eight leading and ending flyleaves.

An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 23-196; these numbers are also written in pencil, but, where circled, are crossed through.

Written in

English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic 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/15/5/273

Former external reference(s)

6/1 I

History of this record

Date(s)

6 Jun 1932-18 Jul 1934 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Air mailAirlinesAir Transport

People & organisations

Imperial Airways

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'File 6/1 I Aviation Imperial Airways', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/5/273, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x000124> [accessed 31 March 2025]

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