| Description | Papers and photographs of Sir William Luce, relating primarily to his work as Political Resident in the Persian Gulf (1961-66) with some material from his time as Personal Representative of the Foreign Secretary, overseeing the British withdrawal from the Gulf and the formation of the UAE (1970-71), including documentation outlining his duties and principles of etiquette, correspondence, notes on domestic and official matters and local personalities, made by Lady Luce for her successor, as well as several envelopes of photographs showing ceremonial events, military inspections, official visits to oil refineries and RAF bases, travels and expeditions. |