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'File 9/2 Pearling' [116v] (232/312)
The record is made up of 1 file (154 folios). It was created in 15 Feb 1934-10 Oct 1949. It was written in English and Arabic. The original is part of the 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. .
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claims that it rouli! be vary cv^tly difficult to devaiop
e wide market for natural ptierls now that they represent only
2% of all pearl ealee in the United States* Ve rent to great
peinn to explain his knowlec^e of pearls /and the wide variation
of Vfilue placed upon then by meabers .cf the trade* also the
tricky finesse needed to tmde successfully* lie continued
?ith a nteterent that hir fir o >oratod ft r loos duri i ; 1 £ W*
Although ho told xne in strict confidence that he intends to
go to the Persian Oulf rhen the pearl fishing starts this
bw mer, two other dealers in ve since infomed me of Lis
Inter tIons* He exixressed e desire to discuss the subject
t ith the British Consul therefore* if you rieh to see him.
perhripe you will arrange for a k ctin; «r J!is address is
6oC Fifth Avenue* Nor York City*
Dr. * . .Uexonder . r • od the United tates could
abscxrb Bubstantial quantities of natural peorle but it would
cost oney to develop tlie ffnrket* stated that during fcis
visit to Bahrein last year* it wee aropoaed to sir ?>almn el^
• ik of 'Threin i presence of IBru C*
Df lryr?ple ’ ol^nvo* C* • *, Ac viecr to c uein Govem cant*
that the United .States pearl dealers would work to create
arkets for Persian Culf i>ef-rls, provided that fishery
concessions were granted anc! 5^5^tdOO v>r odvr-nced annually
by the Sheik of Bahrein for 4 years* There has been no
rrsponae -to the su-•. ^stion.
>'r. Charles Murrey of cramr Tnc** 630 /ifth Avenue*
cjv York City* a ps* rl dealer who sccor nied Dr* viexaxkler
on his trip to Bahrein lost year stated it ms also proposed
to the bheik of Bahrein that es soon os o dcread for pet rle
wra established on export duty would be errrui ed to recoup
finance advanced. T r e is pSftle to play a
his pert to develop a mt.rket rs soon as p * rle are available.
He believes in e strong eoejpeny to control the production a f W
develop ft aound me*ke% but da Ike nothing: can be done without
tie assistance and co-operation of the TSritish Ocvenwient•
^r*/
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The file contains correspondence exchanged between 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, 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. , the British Legation at Jedda, 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 Sharjah, the Adviser to the Bahrain Government, the Ruler of Dubai and the Ruler of Qatar, on the subject of introducing mechanical methods for diving for pearls, and culturing pearls in Bahrain.
There is correspondence with the Adviser to the Bahrain Government and the Ruler of Bahrain, against the introduction of mechanical methods of diving suggested by the British, because it would spoil the market and the environment.
Other subjects in the file are:
- the export of oysters from Bahrain for research work and production of cultured pearls in Bahrain;
- the concession for the pearl diving activities on the coasts of Saudi Arabia, including the Red Sea;
- the Government of India's ban on the import of pearl and precious stones into India from July 1947,(which was later lifted for three months) and its impact on the Gulf pearling trade.
Some documents within the file are in Arabic, with English translation.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (154 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers in the file are arranged chronologically. There are file notes at the end, on folios 144-155. The notes are arranged chronologically and refer to documents within the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 156; 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 mixed foliation/pagination sequence is also present in parallel between ff 2-143; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. They are located in the same position as the main sequence, except for some instances which are located on the verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. .
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- IOR/R/15/2/343
- Title
- 'File 9/2 Pearling'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:24v, 28r:33v, 35r:38v, 41r:48v, 50r:50v, 52r:53v, 57r:57v, 59r:63v, 65r:67v, 69r:73v, 75r:89v, 91r:107v, 109r:123v, 125r:155v, back-i, back
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence