- Wikidata identifier:
- Q113363959
- Instance of:
- museum; independent museum
- Museum/collection status:
- Accredited museum
- Accreditation number:
- 475
- Persistent shareable link for this record:
- https://museumdata.uk/museums/q113363959/
Collection-level records:
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Collection history (Collection development policy)
Ullapool Museum’s collection has steadily grown since its foundation in 1996. UMT’s collections started with donations that were collected during the Ullapool Bicentennial celebrations in 1988. Photographs and objects that were used to create a community history collection were curated and became the initial collection of UMT. Latterly, the previous Lochbroom Museum loaned their collection to UMT. All other acquisitions were local donations from the community.
Source: Collection development policy
Date: 2023
Licence: CC BY-NC
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Collection overview (Collection development policy)
The human history collections form the predominant part of the museum’s existing collection. These have been subdivided into the following sections:
Archaeology: Prehistory until late Medieval
A small collection of miscellaneous finds, original surveys by the Lochbroom Field Club and copies of published and unpublished records, surveys and maps.
Local History: From the 17th century onwards
Because of the origins and aims of the museum, this is the main part of the collection and will continue to be so. The collection consists of items, photographs, archival videos, oral history, original and copied archives relating to agriculture, fishing, trade, domestic, family and community life.
Maps and Plans: From the 18th century onwards
Mainly Ordnance Survey, electoral and admiralty, mainly copies. A few specialist plans of original buildings, mainly reflecting Ullapool. Some are original, many are photocopies.
Archives: From the 18th century onwards
Copies of Census Returns, Old Parish Records, Birth and Marriage Indexes, Ordnance Survey Name Books, and Inland Revenue Field Books on microfiche/film, many also in transcribed form. Miscellaneous fishing reports, commission reports, miscellaneous certificates, field surveys, accounts and reports. Some original, many photocopies.
Photographs: From the late 19th century onwards
Predominantly of people and views, but covering areas such as fishing, crofting, events and recreation. Some original, many are copies.
Costume and Textiles: From the 18th century onwards
Small miscellaneous collection. Victorian and Edwardian costumes, local textiles and tapestries.
Source: Collection development policy
Date: 2023
Licence: CC BY-NC