'File 2/1 Medical. Epidemics - cholera - smallpox etc: returns and correspondence'

Content

The file contains a letter from Gilbert E Brooke, Director of the League of Nations, Health Section, Eastern Bureau, in Singapore, requesting information on epidemics like cholera and smallpox in the area defined as 'Eastern Arena', including the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . The file also contains subsequent correspondence from 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. at Bahrain 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , reporting episodes of smallpox in Bahrain.

Extent and format

1 file (9 folios)

Arrangement

The papers in the file are arranged chronologically.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 11; 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 also present in parallel between ff 4-10; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.

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/15/2/1049

Former external reference(s)

English Office Files: File 2/1

History of this record

Date(s)

30 Mar 1926-16 Feb 1933 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

SmallpoxCholera

Places

Persian Gulf

People & organisations

League of Nations, Health Section, Eastern Bureau, Director, Singapore

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'File 2/1 Medical. Epidemics - cholera - smallpox etc: returns and correspondence', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/2/1049, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000241.0x000260> [accessed 25 April 2024]

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