Leading personalities in countries of Persian Gulf. Code BA file 1012

FO 371/140065 1959
Description

This file contains correspondence relating to:

  • Request from the British Embassy in Rome for a list of Sheikhs and other Arab dignitaries from the Gulf, as the Embassy often has to greet and assist those who are passing through (2)
  • List of 'Leading British and American Personalities in the Persian Gulf 1959', including short biographies. It also includes a suggestion that this list be expanded to include other notable British residents (4)
  • Request for biographical information on personalities in Muscat, and replies to this (5)