Photo - John Stein presenting a gold watch to Jimmy Scoular
code: LVSAV1998.011.003
Description
Black and white photograph of John Stein presenting a gold watch to Jimmy Scoular, printed with Evening Dispatch, Edinburgh, copyright information on reverse: Scotsman Publications Ltd.
1 of 4 photographs depicting John Stein, Scottish Oils Ltd, attending various sporting occasions
The donor, Jean Shirlaw's, great grandfather was John Stein who spent his working life in the shale oil industry: 1910-1915 Apprentice / Assistant Mine Surveyor with Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd (Western District Mines) 1915-1920 Chief Surveyor / Mine Surveyor with Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd (Western District Mines) 1920-1937 Assistant Mining Agent with Scottish Oils Ltd (Western District Mines) 1937-1954 Mining Agent (Western District Mines based at Westwood) with Scottish Oils Ltd 1954-1957 General Mining Manager (based at Middleton Hall) with Scottish Oils Ltd
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| Title | Collection Code | Collection Code Part |
|---|---|---|
| Photo - John Stein presenting a cup to Henry Meikle | LVSAV1998.011 | .001 |
| Photo - John Stein throwing bowls | LVSAV1998.011 | .002 |
| Photo - John Stein at the opening of Seafield Tennis Court | LVSAV1998.011 | .004 |
| Newspaper Cutting - John Stein's Retirement | LVSAV1998.011 | .005 |
| Letter - From Scottish Oils Ltd to John Stein | LVSAV1998.011 | .006 |
| Letter - From Scottish Oils Ltd to John Stein | LVSAV1998.011 | .007 |