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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Letter discussing a laboratory report and the progress on a prototype's body and chassis.31th Aug 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0143
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a supply alternative to Bluecol and delays to a drawing.2nd Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0144
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding a scheme for a Spare Wheel Container.3rd Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0145
Letter to a supplier requesting two sample pairs of a folding armrest fitting, referencing a blueprint.4th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0146
Letter to a supplier regarding samples of glazing rubber, selecting one and requesting a smoother finish.8th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0147
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding sample handle finishes and requesting a blueprint for a window regulator.9th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0148
Letter to F.T. Products Ltd. requesting a supply of trim fasteners and retainers for experimental purposes.9th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0149
Letter to Messrs. Hallam, Sleigh & Cheston regarding the return of folding arm rest fittings for correction.9th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0150
Private letter to C.W. Nichols regarding the finalisation of an instrument and facier board scheme.9th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0151
Letter to Messrs. Motor Panels regarding the storage and checking of tools for a B.V. body.11th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0152
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. confirming a meeting for the following Monday morning.11th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0153
Typed letter to Mr. F.J. Robinson discussing the current clutch design and a request to follow up on carpet edging.11th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0154
Letter to Messrs. Wadkin Limited regarding a quotation for a wood turning lathe.11th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0155
Letter to supplier Alfred Roberts & Sons Ltd. regarding the satisfactory quality of a rubber material supplied.15th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0156
Providing drawings and specifications for a utility body in order to obtain quotations.16th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0157
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a design proposal for a coloured facia.16th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0158
Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding Monopiece side drawings, spot welds, and steel specifications.17th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0159
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding prints for car body components.17th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0160
Confirming the receipt of one pair of S.L. front window regulators from Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden.18th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0161
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding issues with headlamp brackets, steering wheel dies, and a golf bag carrier design.19th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0162
Concluding paragraph of a letter regarding a design matter to be discussed.20th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0163
Letter to Mr. Nichols postponing a visit due to being submerged in a cascade of tank projects.20th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0164
Dispatch of three sample lengths of glazing rubber to a supplier in Birmingham.23th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0165
Supplier invoices, charges, and the return of rubber section samples.23th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0166
Letter from S. Smith & Sons to W.A. Robotham regarding a coloured drawing and collaborative efforts.23th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0167
Request for a permit to purchase ash wood for a 'Myth' experimental body and wings.24th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0168
Letter to a supplier clarifying a discrepancy in an order for Jute and Flax webbing.25th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0169
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the development of steering wheels, comparing cast iron and aluminium hubs.26th Sep 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0170
Letter discussing a method for splitting dies to produce a proposed rim shape for a cast iron wheel.29th Aug 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0171
Confirmation to obtain photographs of part 4.B.50 prior to it being camouflaged, with interest in its frontal appearance.29th Aug 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0172
Typed letter to F.J. Robinson regarding an update on carpet edging.2nd Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0173
Letter to a supplier regarding an order for moulded seat backs for an experiment.2nd Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0174
Letter to C. W. Ward of Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding a wood permit and the inspection of a frame.7th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0175
Letter regarding a wood permit and the inspection of a frame before welding the next one.7th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0176
Letter to The Empire Rubber Co. following up on the progress of various rubber sections.7th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0177
Letter providing feedback on a proposed instrument board and steering wheel design.7th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0178
Page two of a letter arranging a meeting regarding instruments for a prototype.11th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0179
Short typed message to Mr. C. Ward regarding an inability to meet on a Monday, with alternative days suggested.11th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0180
Responding to complaints about wing blueprints, discussing blueprint shrinkage and the adequacy of the drawings for making jigs.14th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0181
Supply shortage of head lining material from Ernest Turner Ltd.17th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0182
Letter to Park Ward Ltd. regarding modifications and fittings for a sliding roof on the 'Myth' chassis.17th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0183
Rm. to Sg. requesting a discussion regarding a previous note and an attached letter.20th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0184
Letter to Mr. Spicer of Wilmot Breeden, Ltd., regarding prints of Amal bonnet catches and an update on Mr. Breeden's car.21th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0185
Letter to Messrs. Weathershields Ltd. regarding prints of a sliding roof.24th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0186
Inquiring about an outstanding invoice payment for coachwork on Chassis 31-G-7.27th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0187
Letter to Messrs. Hairlock Co. Ltd. confirming travel arrangements for a visit to their works.31th Oct 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0188
Letter to The Empire Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the incorrect supply of a number plate seal and a luggage lid seal.3rd Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0189
Letter confirming a telephone conversation and arranging a visit to C.W. Ward of Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd.5th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0190
Confirming receipt of sponge rubber trim pads from supplier Bintex Pannal, Yorks.5th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0191
Clarifying a mix-up between drawing and part numbers for rubber components from the Empire Rubber Company.5th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0192
Letter to Hairlok Ltd. placing an order for sheeting for seat pads and providing feedback on arm rests.6th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0193
Internal order request for two pieces of Hairlok sheeting from Messrs. Hairlok, Ltd.6th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0194
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd. regarding blueprints for a front wing and side lamp arrangement.6th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0195
Letter arranging a meeting to discuss painting materials and paint shop equipment.8th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0196
Listing technical prints sent to Ashby for storage in Parcel No. 82.9th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0197
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. concerning the sourcing of steel of varying thicknesses for Myth bodies.10th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0198
Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward Ltd. concerning a template for the Myth radiator grill.11th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0199
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden regarding the design specifications for steering wheels and bumpers.16th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0200
Request for a covering order to repair two 'Evorall' type locks at Wallsal Locks & Cart Gear Ltd.17th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0201
Request to arrange for two 'Everall' locks to be sent to Wallsall Locks & Cart Gear Ltd.17th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0202
Letter to a supplier regarding two broken locks needing repair and redesign.17th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0203
Forwarding a no-charge invoice from Messrs. Walsall Locks & Cart Gear Ltd. for repairs.24th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0204
Letter to Wilmot Breedon Ltd. regarding bumper and steering wheel design modifications and ordering parts.26th Nov 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0205
Letter acknowledging receipt of sketches for a Saloon and Limousine from Messrs. Mulliner Ltd.2nd Dec 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0206
Request to send a confirmatory order for draught excluder material to Messrs. Ernest Turner, Ltd.5th Dec 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0207
Discrepancy in invoices from Ernest Turner Ltd.13th Dec 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0208
Arranging for a door lock to be returned to The Wallsal Lock & Cart Gear Co., Ltd. for a free repair.31th Dec 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0209
Letter to Walsall Lock & Cart Gear Co., Ltd. regarding the repeated failure and requested repair of a modified Everall sample lock.31th Dec 1941Box 117 \ 4  scan0210
Letter from Ernest Turner (London) Ltd explaining and apologising for a pricing error on a special green draught excluder.13th Jan 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0211
Letter to Alan Turner of Ernest Turner Ltd. accepting revised invoices and credit notes.15th Jan 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0212
Charges for two lots of green draught excluder from Messrs. Ernest Turner.15th Jan 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0213
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. requesting a match for a red leather cloth sample and providing an update on photographs of a model tank.19th Jan 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0214
Requesting the packing and return of headlamp brackets and dovetail catches to an external supplier for correction.24th Jan 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0215
Letter to a supplier, Wilmot Breeden Ltd, regarding the status of parts including dovetails, headlamp motifs, and carpet retainers.24th Jan 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0216
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot Breeden Ltd. regarding a missing push-button switch from a parcel delivery.4th Feb 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0217
Letter to Park Ward Ltd. regarding the trimming of cushion and squab spring cases for an 8 HP Austin.11th Feb 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0218
Change of supplier to Park Ward for upholstering spring cases for an 8 HP Austin.11th Feb 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0219
Confirming receipt of a squab and cushion spring cases for an 8 HP Austin car.11th Feb 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0220
Cover note regarding an advice note from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. for goods received.19th Feb 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0221
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a received drawing, the production of a facia, and an ignition switch.20th Feb 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0222
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an instrument facia scheme and a proposed visit.24th Feb 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0223
Letter to C.W. Nichols of Messrs. S. Smith & Sons arranging a visit regarding an 'Instrument Facia Scheme'.27th Feb 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0224
Letter to F.T. Products, Ltd. regarding samples of trim and carpet fasteners.27th Feb 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0225
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss an instrument facia scheme and a cigarette lighter.4th Mar 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0226
Letter arranging a visit to C.W. Ward of Park Ward Ltd.5th Mar 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0227
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. requesting a replacement side lamp glass for car 30-G-VII ('Big Bertha').9th Mar 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0228
Letter discussing an instrument facia scheme, including a detachable mask and material options.12th Mar 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0229
Letter concerning a small paper order and arranging a visit with a supplier.19th Mar 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0230
Confirming receipt of a Push Type Switch part from Messrs. Wilmot Breeden, Ltd.21th Mar 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0231
Letter to E.T. Townsend regarding a meeting arrangement.26th Mar 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0232
Request to Park Ward & Co. for replacement windscreen rubber seals for several Service Cars.3rd Jun 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0233
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. chasing a reply regarding windscreen rubbers.7th Jul 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0234
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Co., Ltd. following up on a previous letter and a telephone conversation.11th Jul 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0235
Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the despatch of windscreen rubber for chassis 8B5.17th Jul 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0236
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. urgently requesting the supply of various materials for replacement purposes.10th Nov 1942Box 117 \ 4  scan0237
Request to order sets of aluminum sheets for laying out Coach Work.16th Dec 1943Box 117 \ 4  scan0238
To Col. Fell requesting an order for aluminum sheets of varying gauges.16th Dec 1943Box 117 \ 4  scan0239
General notes on body production assumptions and floor space requirements for various saloon models.3rd Jan 1944Box 117 \ 4  scan0240
Details on mechanised tracks, body assembly, painting, and estimated labour costs for the Silver Ripple Body.3rd Jan 1944Box 117 \ 4  scan0241
Cost breakdown for labour, chassis, and the potential use of fabricated steel body panels.3rd Jan 1944Box 117 \ 4  scan0242


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