Museum Collection (Numerical list)
LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - Mining
Certificate from Heriot-Watt College in Mining for John Stein, dated 1913-1914, mark 95% / excellent.LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - Mining
Certificate from Heriot-Watt College in Mining for John Stein, dated 1916-1917, mark 88% / excellent.LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - Mining
Certificate from Heriot-Watt College in Mining for John Stein, dated 1917-1918, mark 92% / excellent.LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - Mining
Certificate from Heriot-Watt College for 1st place in the class of Mining (Stage IV) for John Stein, dated 1915-1916.LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - Certificate of Competency
Certificate under the Coal Mines Act 1911, First Class Certificate of Competency for John Stein, dated 4th August 1923.LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - Certificate of Membership
Membership certificate from Institution of Mining Engineers for John Stein, dated 22nd July 1931.LVSAV1987.031: Letter - Reference For John Stein
Reference for John Stein, who worked as an Apprentice Mining Surveyor and Chief Surveyor, from Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd., Mining Department, Western Section, West Calder.LVSAV1987.031: Letter - Reference For John Stein
Reference for John Stein, Assistant Surveyor, signed Arthur Armstrong, Mining Manager.LVSAV1987.031: Document - John Stein work summary
Document from Scottish Oils Ltd, Middleton Hall about Mr Stein dated 20/06/1957 summarising his positions and places of work in the shale oil industry from 1910 until 1954.LVSAV1987.033: Document - "1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement, Westwood Works
"1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement, for Mr J. J. Morrison, Westwood Works.LVSAV1987.033: Letter - Retirement Allowance for Mr. Joseph Morrison
Letter confirming the retirement allowance for Mr. Joseph Morrison for his service in Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Co Ltd.LVSAV1987.033: Document - "1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement, Westwood Works
"1950 Provident Statement" to Mr Joseph. J. Morrison, of account at 31st December 1960.LVSAV1987.033: Notice - "1950 Provident Fund Scheme", Scottish Oils Ltd
Notice detailing application form to join the 1950 Provident Fund Scheme. Dated December, 1950.LVSAV1987.033: Letter - Acceptance to the "1950 Provident Fund Scheme"
Acceptance letter for Mr Joseph. J. Morrison, Westwood Centre, to the scheme. Dated 28th July 1951.LVSAV1987.033: Document - "1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement, Westwood Works
"1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement for Mr. Joseph J. Morrison, dated 3rd April 1953.LVSAV1987.033: Document - "1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement, Westwood Works
"1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement for Mr Joseph. J. Morrison, for account at 1st January 1953.LVSAV1987.033: Document - "1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement, Westwood Works
"1950 Provident Fund Scheme" for Mr Joseph John Morrison, for account at 31st December 1954.LVSAV1987.033: Document - "1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement, Westwood Works
"1950 Provident Fund Scheme" for Mr Joseph. J. Morrison, for account at 1st January 1958.LVSAV1987.033: Document - "1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement, Westwood Works
"1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement for Mr Joseph. J. Morrison, for account at 1st January 1959LVSAV1987.033: Document - "1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement, Westwood Works
"1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement, for Mr Joseph J. Morrison, for account at 21st December 1956.LVSAV1987.033: Document - "1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement, Westwood Works
"1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement for Mr Joseph J. Morrison, for account at 1st January 1957.LVSAV1987.033: Document - Information regarding the "1950 Provident Fund Scheme"
Information letter detailing the "1950 Provident Fund Scheme", sent to those at Scottish Oils Ltd.LVSAV1987.033: Letter - "1950 Provident Fund Scheme"
Letter to Mr Joseph J. Morrison detailing his pay out from the fund upon his retirement, dated 31st March 1961.LVSAV1987.033: Document - "1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement, Westwood Works
"1950 Provident Fund Scheme" statement, for Mr Joseph J. Morrison, for account at 1st January 1955.LVSAV1988.008: Detergent Bottle
Full bottle of "by-prox detergent" made at Pumpherston, circa 1955LVSAV1988.009: Miner's Lamp
Silver coloured carbide lamp, hook at back for hanging. "Made in England" stamped on bottom, circa 1930LVSAV1988.012: Co-op token
Plastic co-op token, 3d value, from the Broxburn Cooperative Society LtdLVSAV1989.003: Miner's Lamp
Miner's hand held oil safety lamp, by Hailwood and Ackroyd, Leeds, Type ADC No 4LVSAV1989.008: Self-rescuer
Miner's self-rescuer respirator marked MSA ref no. 265.LVSAV1989.063: Glass plate negative
Collection of negatives of original diagrams / blueprints of retortsLVSAV1989.079: Salary book
Salaries book from Middleton Hall, beginning 1921 through to 1941.LVSAV1990.001: Booklet - "A Brief Description of the Operations of The Scottish Shale Oil Industry"
"A Brief Description of the Operations of The Scottish Shale Oil Industry", Scottish Oils Ltd, 1934, Robt Watson written on front of coverLVSAV1990.001: Booklet - "A Brief Description of the Operations of The Scottish Shale Oil Industry"
booklet, "A Brief Description of the Operations of The Scottish Shale Oil Industry", Scottish Oils Ltd, 1948, R. Watson, July 1949 written on back coverLVSAV1990.001: Pamphlet - "The Scottish Shale Oil Industry"
Pamphlet entitled "The Scottish Shale Oil Industry" by Scottish Oils Ltd and Shell-Mex Ltd, 1938. Provides a brief history of the industry, description and photographs of the processes of the industry and a list of products marketed by Scottish Oils Ltd and Shell-Mex Ltd., signed Robt Watson inside front cover, names of workers written in pencil against some of the photographs illustrated in the bookletLVSAV1990.001: Booklet - "A Brief Description of the Operations of The Scottish Shale Oil Industry"
"A Brief Description of the Operations of The Scottish Shale Oil Industry", Scottish Oils Ltd, 1938LVSAV1990.001: Booklet - "The story of mineral oil"
Promotional booklet produced by The Scottish Oil Agency Ltd, 1920, 32 pages.LVSAV1990.002: Booklet - "Oil Across Scotland (The Story of the Grangemouth and Finnart Projects)"
"Oil Across Scotland (The Story of the Grangemouth and Finnart Projects)" by Scottish Oils Ltd 1952, includes history of the shale oil industry and summary of Scottish Oils Ltd operations in the shale oil industry.LVSAV1990.002: Booklet - "Five Films About Oil by the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company"
"Five Films About Oil by the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company" presented by Scottish Oils Ltd on 22 April 1953.LVSAV1990.002: Booklet - "Chemistry and the Petroleum Industry by the Research Department of Anglo-Iranian Oil Company Ltd"
"Chemistry and the Petroleum Industry by the Research Department of Anglo-Iranian Oil Company Ltd", revised from Journal of the Institute of Petroleum, originally published July 1943 and written by Dr A E Dunstan. Dates between 1943-1954. R Watson, Addiewell written on front coverLVSAV1990.003: Technical drawing - "Mechanical action retorts for Hopetoun works"
Waxed linen drawing entitled "Mechanical action retorts for Hopetoun works", scale 1/2" to 1 foot, dated Addiewell 21st February 1917.LVSAV1990.004: Technical drawing - "Addiewell Works"
Print showing interior of gas producers at Addiewell worksLVSAV1990.005: Glass Lantern slides
55 glass lantern slides relating to shale oil including excerpts from technical journals, particularly diagrams showing action of retorts. Some photos from standard Scottish Oils material, and a few technical drawings of retortsLVSAV1990.006: Printing block - Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company
Copperplate on wood printing block of Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd's Addiewell Chemical Works, West Calder, ScotlandLVSAV1990.006: Printing block - Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Addiewell Works
Copperplate on wood printing block of Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd's Addiewell Chemical Works, West Calder, ScotlandLVSAV1990.006: Printing block - Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Addiewell Works
Copperplate on wood printing block of Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd's Addiewell Chemical Works, West Calder, ScotlandLVSAV1990.006: Printing block - Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Addiewell works
Wooden printing block of Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd's Addiewell Chemical Works, West Calder, ScotlandLVSAV1990.006: Printing block - Hutch filled with Shale
Copperplate on wood printing block of a hutch filled with shale as it comes out of the mine. Used in the publication "The Story of Mineral Oil", Scottish Oil Agency Ltd, 1920.LVSAV1990.006: Printing block - Deans Crude Oil Works
Copperplate on wood printing block of Deans Crude Oil Works. Used in the publication "A Brief Description of the Operations of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry" by Scottish Oils Ltd. dated 1938LVSAV1990.006: Printing blocks - Strata Diagram
Two copperplate on wood printing blocks that join together to make an image showing the landscape above ground with a strata diagram below.LVSAV1990.006: Printing block - Underground Workings
Grey metal on wood printing block showing the extent of underground workings. Used in a marketing publication by Scottish Oils Ltd, circa 1920-1948LVSAV1990.006: Printing block - Train of Hutches
Copperplate on wood printing block of a train of hutches full of shale being pulled by an engine underground in the mine. Used in a marketing publication by Scottish Oils Ltd, circa 1920-1948LVSAV1990.006: Printing block - Flow Diagram
Grey metal on wood printing block of a flow diagram: Shale Oil Refining Scheme. Used in the publication "A Brief Description of the Operations of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry" by Scottish Oils Ltd, dated 1938