Museum Collection (Numerical list)
LVSAV2009.091: Photo - Roman Camp Oil Works
Black and white mounted photograph of Roman Camp Oil Works under construction, c1891LVSAV2009.092: Label - Wagon/Car Label For Petroleum Shipment
Wagon / car label for petroleum shipment by rail from Scottish Oils & Shell Mex Ltd, Pumpherston Oil Works siding, Eastern Region (British Railways), Uphall to Perth, Tulloch siding via Forth Bridge. Car no SM6183, dated 29 July 1952. Return details for empty car to Scottish Oils & Shell Mex Ltd on reverseLVSAV2009.093: Photo - Niddry Castle
Sepia mounted photograph of Niddry Castle Oil Works, c1910.LVSAV2009.094: Letter - From Messrs Glen and Henderson (Solicitors) to Messrs Tods' Murray and Jamieson (Solicitors)
Handwritten copy letter dated 27th June 1884, Linlithgow from Messrs Glen and Henderson (solicitors) to Messrs Tods, Murray and Jamieson (solicitors) regarding the line of the proposed railway through the leased grounds of Champfleurie.LVSAV2009.095: Photo Album - 17 Images of Skin Complaints and Cancerous Tumours
Photograph album containing various images of various skin complaints and cancerous tumours resulting exposure to paraffin waxes, paraffin process ,works baths, and of mice exposed to shale oil dated 1921-1922,LVSAV2009.096: Report - By Dr Alexander Scott Covering Various Skin Complaints and Cancerous Tumours
Report by Dr Alexander Scott covering various skin complaints and cancerous tumours resulting from prolonged exposure to paraffin waxes, donated with, and part of the same study as, photograph album LVSAV2009.095 dated 1921-1922 and probably LVSAV1998.042 loose photographsLVSAV2009.098: Magazine - The Railway Magazine Article "Winchburgh Shale Line
The Railway Magazine September 1958, No 689, Vol 104 containing an article "The Winchburgh Shale Line" by Anthony A Vickers (pages 612-615).LVSAV2009.099: Oil Lamp - Paraffin Oil Lamp Registered Number 369811
Paraffin oil lamp, embossed cast iron square base, green, dimpled glass reservoir with "Young's Brilliant No.2" flat wick burner, registered number 369811 stamped on base, clear glass Griffin Brand chimney, c1910LVSAV2009.100: Postcard - "Broxburn"
Postcard of Broxburn with photochrome images ""On the Canal" and "Burnside" Series No 137500 by D&S KLVSAV2009.102: Audiometer
Micromate 304 portable screening audiometer manufactured by Madsen Electronics Serial number 34250.LVSAV2009.103: Postcard - "Oakbank, East Calder"
Black and white photographic postcard of Oakbank, East Calder, Oakbank Oil Company's private railway with early twin tank oil wagon 59 in foreground and left with Oakbank Oil Company housing to the right. Albany series 5279. Published by James Stark,LVSAV2009.106: LVSAV2009.106-brick
clay brick embossed âCobbinshawâ collected from the site of Cobbinshaw South Oil WorksLVSAV2010.001: Postcard - "Broxburn from the range"
Black and white photographic postcard of "Broxburn from the range" with trees and rough grassland in the foreground and houses and buildings behind, serrated edges,LVSAV2010.002: Notice - "Regulations for Use of Sculleries and Water Closets",
Printed notice "Regulations for use of sculleries and water closets", issued August 1907 by Pumpherston Works, displayed in black frame.LVSAV2010.004: Plan of Alderstone estate.
Hand drawn plan of the Alderston Estate, property of John Wilson Esq, 1878, hanging copy on linen. Also includes the adjoining estates of Limefield & Westfield (James Young), Gavieside, Charlesfield (Logan, White & Raeburn), Livingstone (Rt Hon Earl of Rosebery), Calder (Rt Hon Lord Torphichen)LVSAV2010.005: Book - "Mineral Oils and Their By-products"
Mineral Oils and Their By-products by Iltyd I Redwood including a short history of the Scotch shale oil industry, the geological and geographical distribution of Scotch shales, recovery of acid and soda used in oil refining and list of patents relating to apparatus and processes for obtaining and refining mineral oils. Published by E&FN Spon Ltd, London, 1897, first edition. Handwritten on inside front cover "Ex libris A E Schlemsner, Guthrie, Oklahoma"LVSAV2010.006: Pocket Watch
Brass pocket watch, made by Elgin, engraved on reverse "Pumpherston P School, Session 1901-1902, Dux Prize, Merit Certificate Class, Awarded by James Bryson Esq to Master Robert Hay, July 1902, D Shaw, Headmaster" James Bryson was an Engineer and General Manager at Pumpherston Oil WorksLVSAV2010.007: Photo - "Pumpherston Gala Day 1921"
Black and white photographic postcard "At Pumpherston Gala Day 1921" showing numerous children sitting in rows on grassLVSAV2010.008: Postcard - "West End, Broxburn"
Black and white photographic postcard of "West End Broxburn"LVSAV2010.009: Postcard - "Main Street, Broxburn"
Photochrome photographic postcard "Main Street, Broxburn" .LVSAV2010.010: Photo - Miner John Campbell
Black and white photograph of John Campbell, a miner from 18 Main Street, Livingston Station. Oval photograph mounted on brown card, c1920?LVSAV2010.011: Photo - 18 Workers at Niddrie Castle Oil Works
Sepia photograph of 18 workers thought to be outside a workshop at Niddry Castle Oil Works.LVSAV2010.012: Apprentice record book
Apprentices book from Scottish Oils Ltd, Middleton Hall, black hardboard cover. Record of apprentices employed in different trades including slaters, plasterers, bricklayers, joiners, painters, plumbers, fitters and joiners, boilermakers, patternmakers and tinsmith, electricians, motor mechanics, coach painters, welders and sundry workers from 1920 to 1981. Includes name, date of birth, date started, weekly wage, date of increase and in some cases which site they came from or left to go toLVSAV2010.013: Record Book - Sulphate of Ammonia Report Book.
Sulphate of ammonia report book from 30/05/1938 to 15/09/1940 containing weekly reports including some samples from Addiewell Chemical Works. Black hardboard coverLVSAV2010.014: National Insurance Contribution Record Book
National insurance contribution record book for No 35 Pit (Hopetoun / Threemiletown) from 24/03/1958 to 26/01/1959.LVSAV2010.015: National Insurance Contribution Book
National insurance contribution record book for an unidentified site (possibly Middleton Hall) dating from 06/01/1957 to 19/12/1966. Provides details of name, occupation, national insurance number and payments. Burgundy hardboard coverLVSAV2010.016: Report - court of investigation concerning the wages position in the Scottish shale oil industry
report of a court of investigation concerning the wages position in the Scottish shale oil industry, March 1926, 51 pages, without original coverLVSAV2010.017: Postcard - "Main Street Broxburn"
Photochrome photographic postcard "Main Street, Broxburn",LVSAV2010.018: Postcard - " Beechwood, Uphall Station"
Photographic postcard "Office Rows looking West, Beechwood, Uphall Station"LVSAV2010.019: Certificate - From St Andrew's Ambulance Association
Certificate from St Andrew's Ambulance Association, Class Certificate of Proficiency for First Aid to the Sick and Injured for Dan McKenzie, dated 25/03/1962. Certificate no 398158LVSAV2010.020: Programme- Souvenir Programme of Public Testimonial to Duncan H MacLachin, Esquire
Souvenir programme "Public Testimonial to Duncan H McLachlan, Esquire on the occasion of his retiral to be held in the North Church Hall, Uphall on Thursday 4th November 1954". Presentation made by John M Caldwell, Managing Director of Scottish Oils Ltd. Duncan H McLachlan was a former Uphall Bank ManagerLVSAV2010.021: Report - On Examination of Workmen in Paraffin Departments
Report on examination of workmen in paraffin departments, Pumpherston Works by Dr J Scott, company doctor, July 1957, 5 pages.LVSAV2010.022: Conference Paper - "The First Cadman Memorial Lecture"
Institute of Petroleum paper "The First Cadman Memorial Lecture" delivered by Sir William Fraser, CBE, Chairman Anglo-Iranian Oil Company Ltd on March 27th 1946 at the Royal Institution, LondonLVSAV2010.023: Account Statement - West Calder Co-Operative Society Ltd to Pumpherston Works
Account statement for £3.2.11 for milk from West Calder Co-operative Society Ltd to Pumpherston Works, dated 31/01/1939. Paid 02/02/1939, signed J FindlayLVSAV2010.024: Letter - From Westwood Pit to George Fleming
Letter / memorandum on Scottish Oils Ltd headed paper from Westwood Pit, West Calder to George Fleming of Parkhead Crescent, West Calder regarding a vacancy at Addiewell Works for an apprentice electrician.LVSAV2010.025: Letter - From Deans Works to John Stein
Letter / memorandum on headed paper from Deans Works Institute to John Stein, 33 Braehead Road, Barnton, Edinburgh, dated 26/09/1960 thanking him on behalf of the committee and members of Deans Bowling Club for his continued kindness and generosity.LVSAV2010.026: Letter From James (Jimmy) Wardope to West Calder Co-Operative Society Ltd
Letter from James (Jimmy) Wardrope, 2 Deans South, Livingston Station, dated 06/08/1969 regarding the use of money from the ARP Loan Account with the West Calder Co-operative Society Ltd and thanking him for his approval that the money be used to purchase 2 brass flower vases for St Andrew's Church in Livingston StationLVSAV2010.028: Mossend Swifts Collectors Card
Collector's card by J Baines Ltd, Bradford, oval in shape, colour sketch of man in blue and white kicking a football "Mossend Swifts, Play Up" printed on card, circa 1890LVSAV2010.030: Company Seal - From Tarbrax Oil Company Ltd
Boxed red wax company seal made from the press of Tarbrax Oil Company LtdLVSAV2010.031: Billhead - From E Rowlands, Grocer & Ironmonger to T Griffith
Billhead / letterhead / invoice from E Rowlands, Grocer & Ironmonger, Meiford, Wales to T Griffith with illustrated head: Royal Standard and White May Lamp Oils, BP, Broxburn and Young's Candles, Best to use BP products and illustration of Royal Standard heater, dated 02/03/1934LVSAV2010.032: Watch Fob - "Linlithgowshire Quoiting Association"
Silver and gold watch fob, engraved "Linlithgowshire Quoiting Assoc". Engraved on reverse "Won by J Steven 1906"LVSAV2010.033: Postcard -"At The Binn Village, Burntisland"
Colour postcard "At the Binn Village, Burntisland", High Binn, looking north.LVSAV2010.034: Oil Lamp - Paraffin Oil Table Lamp by Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Company Ltd
Paraffin oil table lamp by Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd Black enamelled base, fluted brass stem, brass reservoir, fitted with Young's de-lite incandescent burner, c1925? Given to George Reid by Scottish Oils Ltd, possibly for long serviceLVSAV2010.035: Company Seal - For Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd, Hopetoun Works.
Company seal for Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd, Hopetoun Works. Hand held metal seal with dark wooden handle, c1943 to 1946,.LVSAV2010.036: Photo - General Layout of Oakbank Oil Works
Sepia photograph showing the general layout of Oakbank Oil Works, c1920? Mounted on card, engine with empty wagons in foreground, "Oakbank Works" written in black ink beneath photograph.LVSAV2010.037: Photo Postcard - General Layout of Oakbank Works
Photographic postcard, black and white, showing the general layout of Oakbank Oil Works, c1920s?, "Oakbank Oil Works, East Calder" by James Stark, East Calder.,LVSAV2010.038: Photo Postcard - Aerial Ropeway Terminal at Oakbank Oil Company
Photographic postcard, black and white, showing the aerial ropeway terminal at Oakbank Oil Company's Works (aerial ropeway in operation 1908-1919), postally unused.LVSAV2010.039: Photo - Demolition of a Retort at Hopetoun Oil Works
Black and white photograph of the retort pre demolitionLVSAV2010.039: Photo - Demolition of Retorts at Hopetoun Oil Works c.1952
Black and white photograph shows workers infront of the retort prior to demolition. George Reid, Manager of Hopetoun Oil Works, is in the centre of the groupLVSAV2010.039: Photo - Demolition of Retorts at Hopetoun Oil Works c.1952
Black and white photograph shows workers on top of the rubble after the demolition. George Reid, Manager of the Hopetoun Oil Works, is standing on the right hand side.LVSAV2010.039: Photo - Demolition of Retorts at Hopetoun Oil Works c.1952
Black and white photograph shows the retort mid demolitionLVSAV2010.039: Photo - Demolition of Retorts at Hopetoun Oil Works c.1952
Black and white photograph shows the retort mid demolition