Reference number
  • MSC
Date
  • 1899-1915
Level
  • Collection
Description
  • This collection contains: correspondence with Anglo-American Oil Company, 1899, 1902; photocopies of Moscrop adverts; agreements with oil companies, 1905, 1915; photographs of a preserved steam engine.
Extent
  • 13 boxes
Admin history
  • Founded in Bolton, 1838, registered in 1892. Producers of Lion Motor Oil.

    Reference: Catalogue to the collection.
Appraisal
  • This collection has been weeded for duplicates.
Access status
  • Open
Related Material
  • The Centre also holds papers of K. Allan and Company Ltd (MSS.198/A), Belgrave Oil and Grease Company (Leeds) Ltd (MSS.198/B), Henry Wells Oil Company/Germ Lubricants Ltd (MSS.198/G), Orcene Company Ltd (MSS.198/OR), Ragosine Oil Comany Ltd (MSS.198/R).
Subject
  • Lubrication and lubricants industry -- Great Britain
  • Lubricating oils -- Great Britain