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Photocopy of manuscript volume by Robert Wright of the 1869-1870 diary with transcript by Mrs Hamilton.

A.P.O.C [Anglo-Persian Oil Company] magazine volume 1 number 3 January 1925 including a mounted print and negative of the drawing of Addiewell Works used in the magazine; Volume 10 number 3 May 1934; Volume 10 number 4 July 1934; Volume 22 number 3 June 1946; Volume 23 number 5 October 1947; Volume 26 number 3 June 1950.

Pamphlet containing a biographical article reprinted from ‘Oil, Shale and Cannel Coal’ published by the Institute of Petroleum.

Includes related correspondence with Miss A Thom.

Publication by Pall Mall Press in 1959 on James Young.
2 copies, second copy donated by Stirlingshire County Library, 1971.

Reprinted articles from ‘The Chemical Engineer’ No.231 October 1969 and No.254 October 1971 with reference to James Young and the Young Chair of Technical Chemistry.

Newspaper cutting in relation to the centenary celebrations of the establishment of the Young Chair of Technical Chemistry printed in the Glasgow Herald 17 November 1970 and 20 November 1970.

Regarding the prefabricated boat ‘Lady Nyassa’ and Livingstone’s family affairs.

Photostat copy of letters with typed transcripts, from copy letter-books.

Recording and partial transcript of conversation between Callum Brown and Terry and Ann Johnson (pseudonyms), 23 August 1997. Ann Johnson was originally from Central Scotland and moved to Lerwick with husband Terry in 1985. They discuss moving to Lerwick and first impressions of Up-helly-aa festival. They also describe 'hamefarins' where people with connections to Shetland return to the island. Terry describes his lasting impressions of the festival, the preparations undertaken by squads for the festival, the secretive nature of the preparations, and the festival's connection to drinking alcohol. The make-up of Up-helly-aa squads is discussed as well as the costume preparations and the role of women in costume creation. Terry describes Up-helly-aa's place in the school curriculum, the role of the Jarl throughout the year, and discusses the content of the sketches performed by the squads.

Recording and transcript of conversation between Callum Brown and Michael and Susan Peacock (pseudonyms), 14 September 1997. Michael was a part of the Jarl's squad in 1992 and he describes the process of preparing costumes, the make-up of the squads, and the drinking culture. They discuss the Bill in Bressay and Lerwick, a notice board produced for Up-helly-aa that includes local jokes and satire featuring members of the community. Michael also describes being the subject of an entire squad and sketch during the festival. Susan briefly describes the order of events at Bressay Up-helly-aa, taking place on the last Friday in February.

Recording and transcript of conversation between Callum Brown and Peter Black (pseudonym), 14 September 1997. Peter was born in Lerwick and was three times a member of the Jarl's squad. Peter recalls seeing his first Up-helly-aa in 1938 or 1939, and describes his squad, composed of teachers. He explains the activities and make-up of squads, and describes the preparations in the run-up to the festival. Other topics discussed include: the jokes perfomed as part of sketches; drinking during squad meetings and the festival in general; the expenses incurred by being in the Jarl squad, including special jewellery for family members and organising events; the role of women in the festival; the importance of Up-helly-aa to the local community; incomers to the community; political views in Shetland and national identity; the role of the oil industry in Shetland; and Up-helly-aa souvenirs. Peter also describes his squad costumes and other events that the Jarl squad would attend, describes the process of guizing, and muses upon the future of the Up-helly-aa festival.