Letter - Reference For John Stein
code: LVSAV1987.031.001
Description
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.
Signed Alexander Shearer, Mining Manager, dated 25th March 1920.
John Stein 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.
Related records
| Title | Collection Code | Collection Code Part |
|---|---|---|
| Letter - Reference For John Stein | LVSAV1987.031 | .002 |
| Document - John Stein work summary | LVSAV1987.031 | .003 |