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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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Table of dynamometer ratios for Humber, Dodge, and Hupmobile cars at different RPMs.3rd May 1921Box 126 \ 2  scan0018
The registration status of a Humber car.3rd May 1921Box 126 \ 2  scan0019
Follow-up request regarding the registration book for the Humber Car.5th Jul 1921Box 126 \ 2  scan0020
Request for the registration book of a Humber car.1st Jul 1921Box 126 \ 2  scan0021
Request for a speedometer drive for a 15.9HP Humber car.11th Aug 1921Box 126 \ 2  scan0022
The despatch of a speedometer drive to Conduit Street.16th Aug 1921Box 126 \ 2  scan0023
Official order to instruct Messrs. Holmes Bros. to carry out work on a Humber car for the sum of £1. 5. 0.20th Sep 1921Box 126 \ 2  scan0024
Specification memo for 'SWALLOW' discussing the merits of 4-cylinder versus 6-cylinder engines for a small horsepower car.10th Jan 1922Box 126 \ 2  scan0025
Stating the total mileage of a Humber Car.13th Mar 1931Box 126 \ 2  scan0026
Cover letter for a criticism report on a 16/50 Humber car.13th Mar 1931Box 126 \ 2  scan0027
Technical report on the performance of a 16/50 Humber car.13th Mar 1931Box 126 \ 2  scan0028
The accuracy of a speedometer at various speeds.2nd Jun 1931Box 126 \ 2  scan0029
Road test report comparing the performance of a Humber Snipe Fabric saloon with a Rolls-Royce 20/25 HP.2nd Jun 1931Box 126 \ 2  scan0030
Technical evaluation report on a car's performance, focusing on the engine, handling, and braking.2nd Jun 1931Box 126 \ 2  scan0031
Letter to The Humber Motor Co. Ltd. regarding difficulties with valve springs, inquiring about material specifications to determine if the issue is with the design or faulty material.15th Jun 1936Box 126 \ 2  scan0032
Letter from Humber Ltd. concerning a discussion about Valve Spring trouble.16th Jun 1936Box 126 \ 2  scan0033
Letter from Humber Ltd. inquiring about engine timing diagrams and carburation difficulties.11th Jul 1936Box 126 \ 2  scan0034
Letter to Humber Ltd. discussing engine idling issues related to valve overlap and tappet clearance.13th Jul 1936Box 126 \ 2  scan0035
The concluding page of a letter apologising for the lack of conciseness due to the subject's complexity.13th Jul 1936Box 126 \ 2  scan0036
Letter from Humber Limited to W.A. Rowbotham discussing an idling problem.14th Jul 1936Box 126 \ 2  scan0037
Letter from Humber Ltd. to W.A. Rowbotham concerning research into breaking valve springs.30th Jun 1936Box 126 \ 2  scan0038
Valve spring failures in various engines from 1935 and 1936.30th Jun 1936Box 126 \ 2  scan0039
Spring failures due to wire defects and torsion fatigue, detailing the specifications for 'Aero quality wire' and a new double telescopic spring design.19th Jun 1935Box 126 \ 2  scan0040
Blueprint specifications for a Valve Spring for a Cylinder Block.19th Jun 1935Box 126 \ 2  scan0041
Design drawing for a valve spring for a cylinder block.20th Jun 1935Box 126 \ 2  scan0042
Engineering drawing for an inner valve spring for a Humber Hillman 6 cylinder engine.26th Jun 1936Box 126 \ 2  scan0043
Blueprint for an outer valve spring for an engine.26th Jun 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0044
Drawing and specifications for a valve spring for a cylinder block.30th Aug 1936Box 126 \ 2  scan0045
Blueprint for an engine cylinder head outer inlet valve spring.27th Jun 1930Box 126 \ 2  scan0046
Drawing of an inlet valve spring (inner) for an engine cylinder head.27th Jun 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0047
Graph plotting various alphanumeric codes as vertical line segments between two diagonal lines.4th Aug 1936Box 126 \ 2  scan0048
Letter to Messrs. Humber Ltd. discussing the use of Chrome-Vanadium for valve springs and design considerations.4th Aug 1936Box 126 \ 2  scan0049
Letter to Mr. Rootes of Humber Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss frames and road springs.28th Jan 1937Box 126 \ 2  scan0050
Letter from Humber Ltd. regarding the arrangement of a meeting to discuss frames and road springs, with handwritten notes.30th Jan 1937Box 126 \ 2  scan0051
Short internal memo regarding a visit to the Humber Factory.2nd Feb 1937Box 126 \ 2  scan0052
Letter to B.B. Winter of Humber Ltd. confirming an arranged meeting.9th Feb 1937Box 126 \ 2  scan0053
Letter from Humber Ltd. requesting to inspect a mechanical Servo for research purposes.28th Jul 1937Box 126 \ 2  scan0054
Letter to Mr. Winter of Humber Ltd. arranging a visit for their Transmission Engineer to see a Servo.30th Jul 1937Box 126 \ 2  scan0055
Letter from Humber Ltd. arranging a visit for their Transmission Engineer to inspect a Servo at the Rolls-Royce Works.5th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 2  scan0056
Letter to Humber Ltd. regarding a demonstration of the quietness of their un-ground gearbox gears.2nd Sep 1937Box 126 \ 2  scan0057
Letter from Humber Limited to S.H. Grylls of Rolls-Royce confirming arrangements for trial runs on cars with unground teeth on the gears.3rd Sep 1937Box 126 \ 2  scan0058
Letter of thanks to Mr. R.C. Hughes of Humber Limited following a visit.15th Sep 1937Box 126 \ 2  scan0059
Letter from Humber Ltd. acknowledging a letter regarding service for Mr. Burns' car gearbox.23th Sep 1937Box 126 \ 2  scan0060
Letter to Humber Ltd. requesting chassis weight information for the 'Snipe' Sports Saloon.6th Aug 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0061
Review of the Humber 'Snipe' and requesting a seating accommodation comparison with a B.III model.8th Aug 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0062
Letter from Humber Limited detailing the construction and weight of the Snipe Sports Saloon.8th Aug 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0063
Comparing dimensions and weight of a Humber Snipe Saloon and a B.III (PD.206) vehicle.12th Aug 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0064
Continued comparison of two car models focusing on interior space, wheelbase, and track width.12th Aug 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0065
Calculating and comparing the chassis and body weights of a Humber Snipe Sports Saloon.13th Aug 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0066
Weight comparison table and analysis for the Snipe Sports Saloon and 7.B.5. models.13th Aug 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0067
Enquiry to Humber Ltd. about patents for a wheel arrangement and a request for speedometer gears.14th Sep 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0068
Letter from Humber Limited regarding patent inquiries for wheel discs, also mentioning Cornercroft and Talbot.16th Sep 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0069
Letter to Humber Limited recommending an aluminium tin alloy bearing for high-performance engines.2nd Dec 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0070
Letter from Humber Limited acknowledging receipt of correspondence from W.A. Robotham.5th Dec 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0071
Letter from Humber Ltd. discussing the Super Snipe car and their engine bearing technology.6th Dec 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0072
Letter to B.B. Winter of Humber Ltd. regarding Babbitt-lined main bearings and a request to test a 'Super Snipe'.8th Dec 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0073
Letter from Humber Limited acknowledging receipt of a letter from W.A. Robotham.9th Dec 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0074
Copy of a letter from Humber Ltd. providing a reference for the Pattern Model Co.10th Dec 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0075
Quotation from The Pattern & Model Co, Ltd. for cylinder patterns and coreboxes.10th Dec 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0076
Letter from Humber Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a test drive of a Super Snipe demonstrator car.13th Dec 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0077
Letter to W.W. Winter of Humber Ltd. arranging a trial of the 'Super Snipe' car.19th Dec 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0078
Letter from Humber Ltd. to W.A. Robotham arranging to send a Super Snipe vehicle for review.22th Dec 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0079
Letter to B.B. Winter of Humber Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss motor-cars, gearboxes, the 'Super Snipe', and a 'Wraith'.29th Dec 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0080
Letter from Humber Ltd. confirming a meeting to discuss business and try the Wraith.30th Dec 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0081
B.50 gearbox issue where 2nd speed comes out of mesh, proposing an experimental fix.13th Jan 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0082
The telephone order of an exhaust system for a Humber Super 'Snipe' from Pickfords.16th Jan 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0083
Letter to Messrs. Humber Ltd. about a method for correcting gears that jump out on the overrun.21th Jan 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0084
Letter from Humber Limited to S.H.Grylls discussing solutions for gearbox gear jumping issues.24th Jan 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0085
Letter from Humber Limited discussing methods for overcoming gearbox troubles, specifically the issue of gears jumping out.24th Jan 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0086
And diagrams illustrating the design and behavior of a 1st speed gear, including the effects of the quenching method.26th Aug 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0087
Technical drawing of a 1st speed synchro unit assembly, showing components, assembly instructions, and modifications.26th Aug 1938Box 126 \ 2  scan0088
Letter to Humber Ltd. requesting assistance in manufacturing a new experimental reverse gear.26th Jan 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0089
Letter from Humber Limited discussing two methods and costs for a specific machining job.27th Jan 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0090
Letter from Humber Ltd. discussing a job and asking how to finish gear teeth after hardening.27th Jan 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0091
Evaluation of competitor cars, a Jaguar and a Humber Super Snipe, and proposing a part exchange.31th Jan 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0092
Acquisition of a Humber Super Snipe for the Experimental Department, potentially by exchanging a Jaguar.21th Jan 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0093
Quotation from an automobile distributor for the part-exchange of a Humber for a Jaguar.2nd Feb 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0094
Letter to R.C. Hughes of Humber Ltd. requesting an opinion on the De Normanville overdrive.4th Feb 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0095
Official order for a Humber Super Snipe Saloon and confirming the swap of a Jaguar.7th Feb 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0096
Letter to Humber Ltd. thanking them for the loan of a car which resulted in the purchase of a 'Super Snipe'.21th Feb 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0097
Invoice from E.H. Pickford & Co. Ltd for a Humber Super Snipe Saloon with a part-exchange for an S.S. Jaguar.24th Feb 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0098
Confirming that extra charges related to the purchase of a Humber Snipe are in order.27th Feb 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0099
The disposal of an S.S. Jaguar and the purchase of a Humber Super Snipe Saloon.27th Feb 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0100
Confirming the receipt of a Humber Super Snipe car from Messrs. Pickfords, including licensing and number plates.1st Mar 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0101
Sending of 1/10th scale drawings for the 'Century Buick' Series 60 and the Humber Super-Snipe Saloon.11th Mar 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0102
Modification to a selector guide shaft to prevent oil leaks using a split felt ring.27th Mar 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0103
Layout of the front end of a car for the bonnet and dashboard pressing for a Wraith 80 model.27th Mar 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0104
Technical memo detailing the windage and performance data for a 1939 Humber Super Snipe.17th Mar 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0105
Dynamometer test graph showing BHP at road wheels for a 1939 Humber Super Snipe.15th Mar 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0106
Requesting a test drive of a Humber Snipe car.22th Mar 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0107
Weekend test run of a Humber Super Snipe car, model RC.7035.22th Mar 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0108
Faults and performance characteristics of a vehicle during testing.22th Mar 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0109
Road spring and suspension load data for a Humber Super Snipe.3rd Apr 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0110
Specification sheet detailing spring rates, wheel movements, and spring hysteresis for a vehicle.3rd Apr 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0111
Requesting a weight and construction analysis of a competitor's vehicle, the Humber Super Snipe.28th Apr 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0112
With a sketch discussing a study of the head, connecting rod, and crankshaft damper.2nd May 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0113
Request for particulars regarding the Humber Super Snipe vehicle.5th May 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0114
Weight analysis comparing the Humber Snipe coachwork with a standard 4 1/4 Bentley all-steel body.10th May 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0115
Letter from Humber Limited to W.A. Robotham requesting information and patent details on the 'Hayes' fan.25th May 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0116
Request to dismantle a Humber Snipe car for detailed component analysis.26th May 1939Box 126 \ 2  scan0117


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