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Notes, letters and memoranda, June 1916 to January 1917

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    Title The Collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the Partition of the Middle East, 1879–1919
    Rights Images © 2009 published by Microform Academic Publishers with permission of Sir Tatton Sykes & Hull University Archives
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    This collection is drawn from the personal papers of Mark Sykes (1879-1919), a politician and diplomatic advisor famous for his role in the partition of the Middle East around the period of the First World War. He is best known for his role in the Sykes-Picot Agreement of 1916, which was a secret treaty between European powers that divided up the Ottoman Empire in the face of its impending collapse.

    In addition to material related to the Sykes-Picot Agreement, the papers focus on Sykes’ experience in military intelligence and diplomacy in the Middle East, both before and during the First World War. This includes touching on such historic events like the Armenian genocide as well as international debates around Zionism and the creation of a Jewish homeland. As an avid explorer, of a more personal nature are his notebooks, which offer an insight into the experience of an aristocratic traveler in the Middle East during the early 20th century.
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    Publisher Microform Academic Publishers
    Coverage 1879-1919
    Created On 23rd April, 2009 - 2:27pm
    Last Updated 24th April, 2025 - 3:35pm
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    Title Papers regarding the Sykes-Picot Agreement, the Zionist movement, and British policy in Islamic countries, 1914-1918
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    Description Two versions of an undated but contemporary list of the first 112 items in this series can be found in DDSY(2)/11/113.
    ISBN DDSY2-11
    Contributor Hull University Archives
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    Publisher Microform Academic Publishers
    Coverage 1914-1918
    Created On 23rd April, 2009 - 2:33pm
    Last Updated 23rd April, 2009 - 2:33pm
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    Title Notes, letters and memoranda, June 1916 to January 1917
    Rights Images © 2009 published by Microform Academic Publishers with permission of Sir Tatton Sykes & Hull University Archives
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    Description DDSY(2)/11/11: Report by Sykes about propaganda needed for British forces in Egypt and Aden; work of CID, 5 June 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/12: Ms. and ts. report by Sykes about attitude of, and comments on, Kurdish tribes, 13 June 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/13: Memorandum. 'The problem of the Near East', by Sykes, 20 June 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/14: Memorandum. 'The Sherif of Mecca and the Arab movement', 1 July 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/15: Transcript of evidence of Sykes to War Committee about political side of the Arab situation, 6 July 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/16: Draft telegram from War Committee [drafted by Sykes?] ordering a more vigorous attitude and policy by the civil administration, 7 July 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/17: Copy of letter from Sykes [to Col. Davies, War Office?] about set up [of Arab Bulletin?], 31 July 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/18: Copy of letter from Sykes to Director of Military Operations, sending copy of despatch to Foreign Secretary about military situation in Syria, 8 August 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/19: Letter dated 17 August 1916 from Austen Chamberlain to Sykes, enclosing a letter from Sir Joseph Meston on Indian Muslim opinion. Including: (a) Copy of reply by Sykes about need to circulate propaganda, on political situation in Turkey and the Arab movement, among British officials in India, 21 August 1916 (see also DDSY(2)/4/114).-- DDSY(2)/11/20: Summary of the Arab situation, by Sykes, 30 August 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/21: Copies of letters and telegrams relating to Saiyid Talib Bey in India [incomplete] (remainder at DDSY(2)/4/135 & DDSY(2)/11/26), August to September 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/22: Memorandum by Sykes on rebellious elements in Syria, 4 October 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/23: Draft and copy letter from Sykes to Lord Hardinge, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, against contact with Turks: 'we should...stick entirely to the Arabs', 15 October 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/24: Ms. and ts. memorandum on Ottoman Empire by Sykes, 12-25 October 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/25: Memorandum. W R Robertson, CIGS, to War Committee against sending an expeditionary force to Rabegh, 13 November 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/26: Correspondence relating to Saiyid Talib Bey (see also DDSY(2)/4/135; & DDSY(2)/11/21), November 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/27: Condemnation of the French in Tunis, by Sheikh Saleh el Sherif el Tunisi (anti-Ally and pro-German and Turkish), [1916?].-- DDSY(2)/11/28: Correspondence relating to Dr Parodi and Egyptians in Switzerland, July 1916 to January 1917.
    ISBN DDSY2-11-011
    Contributor Hull University Archives
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    Identifier https://britishonlinearchives.com/documents/548/notes-letters-and-memoranda-june-1916-to-january-1917
    Source Papers regarding the Sykes-Picot Agreement, etc.
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    Language eng
    Publisher Microform Academic Publishers
    Coverage 1916-1917
    Created On 23rd April, 2009 - 2:33pm
    Last Updated 7th May, 2024 - 4:19pm
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    Title img 1: DDSY(2)/11/11
    Rights Images © 2009 published by Microform Academic Publishers with permission of Sir Tatton Sykes & Hull University Archives
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    Description DDSY(2)/11/11: Report by Sykes about propaganda needed for British forces in Egypt and Aden; work of CID, 5 June 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/12: Ms. and ts. report by Sykes about attitude of, and comments on, Kurdish tribes, 13 June 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/13: Memorandum. 'The problem of the Near East', by Sykes, 20 June 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/14: Memorandum. 'The Sherif of Mecca and the Arab movement', 1 July 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/15: Transcript of evidence of Sykes to War Committee about political side of the Arab situation, 6 July 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/16: Draft telegram from War Committee [drafted by Sykes?] ordering a more vigorous attitude and policy by the civil administration, 7 July 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/17: Copy of letter from Sykes [to Col. Davies, War Office?] about set up [of Arab Bulletin?], 31 July 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/18: Copy of letter from Sykes to Director of Military Operations, sending copy of despatch to Foreign Secretary about military situation in Syria, 8 August 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/19: Letter dated 17 August 1916 from Austen Chamberlain to Sykes, enclosing a letter from Sir Joseph Meston on Indian Muslim opinion. Including: (a) Copy of reply by Sykes about need to circulate propaganda, on political situation in Turkey and the Arab movement, among British officials in India, 21 August 1916 (see also DDSY(2)/4/114).-- DDSY(2)/11/20: Summary of the Arab situation, by Sykes, 30 August 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/21: Copies of letters and telegrams relating to Saiyid Talib Bey in India [incomplete] (remainder at DDSY(2)/4/135 & DDSY(2)/11/26), August to September 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/22: Memorandum by Sykes on rebellious elements in Syria, 4 October 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/23: Draft and copy letter from Sykes to Lord Hardinge, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, against contact with Turks: 'we should...stick entirely to the Arabs', 15 October 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/24: Ms. and ts. memorandum on Ottoman Empire by Sykes, 12-25 October 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/25: Memorandum. W R Robertson, CIGS, to War Committee against sending an expeditionary force to Rabegh, 13 November 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/26: Correspondence relating to Saiyid Talib Bey (see also DDSY(2)/4/135; & DDSY(2)/11/21), November 1916.-- DDSY(2)/11/27: Condemnation of the French in Tunis, by Sheikh Saleh el Sherif el Tunisi (anti-Ally and pro-German and Turkish), [1916?].-- DDSY(2)/11/28: Correspondence relating to Dr Parodi and Egyptians in Switzerland, July 1916 to January 1917.
    text 14 THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE ONLY FOR THE C.I.G.S. D.M.O. AND D.M.I. AND HAVE BEEN OMAITTED IN COPIES OF THE MEMO CIRCULATED TO I.O. F.O. AND ADMIRALTY. With regard to propaganda, I would submit that one of the most essential forms of propaganda necessary to our political action in the middle East is the propagandasing of the British forces in Egypt and at Aden. as I receive from there show an utter want of enthusiasm or belief in the offensive, they have got into a state of permanent passivity, the do not believe that there will be an advance, they think only of the defensive or of departure. While making it quite clear that I do not suggest or even think of military operations, I submit that a spirit of preparation, mystery, and vitality should be fostered in Egypt. the state of mind of the mass of the British/in Egypt, is that if the Turks evacuated Syria we should not budge, Quite irrespective what actual decisions may be, opportunity we shall take advantage of it, and that we are only waiting for one. a better chance and the Turks will not feel that security born of contempt which at present gives them such freedom of action both political and military. Note in the past week the following work has been done in at this branch of the C.I.D. Nemo on Arab policy in Mesopotania. Recommendation that Mr Albina proceed to U.S.A. to report on Arab situation there. Mr Albina left on Friday. Suggested that Captain Hon: Aubrey Herbert should visit Turkish prisoners of war in India and in Burma. I do not know 2008 21. that if we get an 576/16 HULL LIBRARY Such as I have met, and such letters of If this spirit is fostered the Sherif will have UNIVERSITY rank file think DDSY 2 "// lately retirned regimental the rankople At present ought to
    ISBN DDSY2-11-011
    Contributor Hull University Archives
    Type jpg
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    Identifier https://britishonlinearchives.com/documents/548/notes-letters-and-memoranda-june-1916-to-january-1917
    Source Papers regarding the Sykes-Picot Agreement, etc.
    Creator
    Language eng
    Publisher Microform Academic Publishers
    Coverage 1916-1917
    Created On 23rd April, 2009 - 2:33pm
    Last Updated 7th May, 2024 - 4:19pm
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