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Letter from ‘Abbas Khan's wife to ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma, 1904

Discusses the hardships she and her children have been through after her husband (‘Abbas Khan)'s death, including creditors asking for their money, of which she has none; and rejecting ‘Ali Akbar Khan's claim. She asks the addressee for help and a stipend.
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Muʼayyid al-Muluk to Khanum Jan, 1907-1918

Collection of letters from Muʼayyid al-Muluk to Khanum Jan: a letter about visiting Hazrat ʻIlliyah before the trip, a description of the trip, a request to deal with the receipt of 80 tumans, sending Shakur Bayg's message, greeting Shakur Bayg's wife and Shahzadah ʻAmid, and complaining about Nanah's not accompanying the writer on the trip, (October 12, 1907); a letter about sending money for a dowry and talking about dowry issues, a request not to sell the items, asking for the care of the nanny, probably inviting her for the spring, and greeting her, complaining of Shakur's wife, and...
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Miscellaneous letters, late-19th century through early-20th century

Letters include the following: a report on earnings from Farmanfarma's properties, a letter about a meeting with Farmanfarma, a letter concerning an order for bullets, a report on crop sales, a letter about Sayf Allah Mirza and financial matters, a letter about a meeting with Nizam al-‘Ulamaʼ, a telegraph sent by Bahaʼ al-Dawlah to an unidentified party, a letter from the mother of Nasir al-Dawlah to an unidentified party, a unidentified party's letter about death of a spouse, a letter from an unidentified party to Mirza ʻAbd Allah Khan Mustawfi, a letter from an unidentified woman about...
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Najm al-Saltanah to ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma

From Malik Taj Najm al-Saltanah to her brother, ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma; letter and envelope; she talks about the illness of her husband, Vakil al-Mulk, and the debate over whether he should go to Europe for treatment; mentions ‘Izzat al-Saltanah's trip; the wedding of Nasir al-Dawlah's daughter; and the funeral ceremony for Imam Jum‘ah's 14-year-old granddaughter.
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Hafez Farmayan's Interview- part 1

Hafez Farmayan's interview conducted by Manoutchehr Eskandari-Qajar on 5 February 2010. He shares his memories of family members, acquaintances, and the daily life and rituals of people in the Qajar era. Hafez Farmayan describes the life of his Father (ʻAbd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma) in his estate in Tehran, his childhood memories of his mother and other co-wives, and his siblings and other people living on the estate. The plan of this estate is also drawn by Farmayan and it is included as an item in this collection.
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Kamran Dowlatshahi's Interview

Kamran Dowlatshahi's interview conducted by Afsaneh Najmabadi and Manoutchehr Eskandari-Qajar in Davood Mirza Muzaffari Qajar's house on 30 October 2009. He shares his memories of family members, acquaintances, and the daily life and rituals of people, especially women, in the Qajar era.
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Najm al-Saltanah to ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma

From Malik Taj Najm al-Saltanah to her brother, ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma; she talks about the property at Palayin, mentioning that Farmanfarma had expressed interest in selling or exchanging it for a property owned by Hazrat-i ʻUlya [Surur al-Saltanah] in Tabriz; discusses the relationship between the brother and sisters; mentions her daughter, Daftari [Daftar al-Muluk], and notes that her situation [the marriage to Farmanfarma's son] awaits Farmanfarma's decision. At the end, she talks about the illness of her husband, Vakil al-Mulk.
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Draft settlement between Taji Khanum and Mu‘tamad al-Sultan Mu‘tasam al-Mamalik, 1903

Includes a draft settlement between Taji Khanum and Mu‘tamad al-Sultan Mu‘tasam al-Mamalik over a property dispute in the presence of Sahib Ikhtiyar, ‘Ali Khan Mirpanjah (the Governor of Asadabad), and a few others. Either side has to act within the next twenty days. The writer verifies the authenticity of the document and a copy of it is held by Haji Sayyid Hadi.
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Correspondence of Tajmah Khanum

Correspondence of Tajmah Khanum, daughter of I‘tizad al-Saltanah, including a letter from her father discussing the use of mineral water and his return to Tehran in the near future, July [27?], 1880; a letter to Nasir al-Din Shah regarding a property in Khani Abad; guest lists and letters to her husband ‘Izz al-Dawlah Salur regarding the weddings of their daughters.
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Letters from Nizam al-Saltanah to Riza Quli Khan Mafi

Letters from Husayn Quli Khan Nizam al-Saltanah Mafi to his nephew Riza Quli Khan Nizam al-Saltanah Mafi regarding the political situation of the country; his marital life; requesting food from Tehran; sending a horse to Sardar Arfa‘; sending Qavam al-Dawlah's documents; the cook's complaints and the price of goods; management and selling of his property to pay for his debts; the animosity of ‘Ali Asghar Khan Atabak Amin al-Sultan; his intention to travel to England; his son, Mirza Muhammad ‘Ali Khan and his travel to Belgium; insecurity in the borders of Azarbayjan; his relations with the...

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Letter from ‘Abbas Khan's wife to ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma, 1904

Muʼayyid al-Muluk to Khanum Jan, 1907-1918

Miscellaneous letters, late-19th century through early-20th century

Najm al-Saltanah to ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma

Hafez Farmayan's Interview- part 1

Kamran Dowlatshahi's Interview

Najm al-Saltanah to ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma

Draft settlement between Taji Khanum and Mu‘tamad al-Sultan Mu‘tasam al-Mamalik, 1903

Correspondence of Tajmah Khanum

Letters from Nizam al-Saltanah to Riza Quli Khan Mafi

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Letter from ‘Abbas Khan's wife to ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma, 1904

Muʼayyid al-Muluk to Khanum Jan, 1907-1918

Miscellaneous letters, late-19th century through early-20th century

Najm al-Saltanah to ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma

Hafez Farmayan's Interview- part 1

Kamran Dowlatshahi's Interview

Najm al-Saltanah to ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma

Draft settlement between Taji Khanum and Mu‘tamad al-Sultan Mu‘tasam al-Mamalik, 1903

Correspondence of Tajmah Khanum

Letters from Nizam al-Saltanah to Riza Quli Khan Mafi

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