Archive Title:
Arabian Gulf Digital Archives
Link to Archive or Database:
https://www.agda.ae/en/about-us
About:
The Arabian Gulf Digital Archive (“AGDA”) is an online archive that has been created to showcase historical and cultural material that tells the story of the rich, intriguing and complex history of the Arabian Gulf.
An accessible resource, it serves to offer digital material that spans two centuries, documenting events and personalities that have shaped and defined the region. The contents offer an insight into the past with some material previously unseen by the general public.
AGDA contains, among other things, letters, memos, transcripts, photos and official correspondence from leaders and governments that shaped the events of their time. It’s a free and open resource for students, researchers, enthusiasts and anyone who is curious to explore the rich and varied past of the Arabian Gulf.
– taken from the AGDA website
Time Period:
Various
Content Type(s):
Photos prints and drawings; Government and official records; Personal correspondence and writing
