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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 to The Rover Company Ltd requesting a specific body dimension for their 1939 models.12th May 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0100
Inquiry to The Rover Company about the reliability of a Lucas Starter drive rubber coupling.16th May 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0101
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd discussing issues and benefits of the Lucas Starter Drive Rubber Cup.18th May 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0102
Letter from Rover to Rolls-Royce providing the type number for a 'Skefko' wheel bearing.25th May 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0103
Letter to M.C. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. about a modification to a rubber coupling to prevent slipping.26th May 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0104
Letter to The Rover Company requesting mileage information on bearings to assess lubricant retention.27th May 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0105
Letter from The Rover Company concerning the production history and reliability of a specific bearing.2nd Jun 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0106
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding the return of a loaned 'Bentley' Air Silencer and the successful acquisition of a new one from Messrs. A.C.'s.8th Jun 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0107
Letter from Rover discussing distributor advance mechanisms and seeking collaboration.5th Jul 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0108
Wraith distributor's governor advance characteristics.11th Jul 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0109
Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding distributors and issues with new engine types.11th Jul 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0110
The governor advance characteristics for the Wraith distributor.11th Jul 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0111
Letter to The Rover Company regarding a troublesome car owned by a Brigadier.30th Aug 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0112
Memo regarding a visit by Mr Allen to Rover's and confirming the arrival of a squash court roof lining.14th Oct 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0113
Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. requesting to borrow a 10 HP car and offering a Wraith in exchange.7th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0114
Letter from S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a 10-HP car for trial.9th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0115
From Sg. to Rm. requesting to borrow a 10 HP Rover for a weekend.10th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0116
Arranging the delivery of a Rover in exchange for a Wilks 25.G. Wraith.10th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0117
Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. arranging the delivery of a Wraith car and the return of a 10 HP Rover.10th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0118
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. arranging the exchange of a 10-HP car and discussing petrol quality.13th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0119
Arranging for a person named Kennett to take over a car.10th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0120
Telegram-style message to Wilks of Rover, postponing a visit to Derby for a week.12th Jan 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0121
Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Co. Ltd. apologising for and postponing a visit.12th Jan 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0122
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham arranging a visit.16th Jan 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0123
Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Co. Ltd. arranging a visit.17th Jan 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0124
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd confirming an arrival time.23th Jan 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0125
Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding synchromesh gearboxes, streamlining, and braking systems.25th Jan 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0126
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd discussing an experimental magnetic clutch, an electrically operated gearbox, and a hydrostatic brake system.30th Jan 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0127
Letter to W.A. Robotham regarding the completion of magnetic clutches.30th Jan 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0128
Total weight measurement for a Rover car.20th Feb 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0129
Letter to M. Wilkes at The Rover Co. Ltd. regarding a request to find a car for a staff member.20th Feb 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0130
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding an inquiry for a car model for Mr. Wood.22th Feb 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0131
Brief letter to Mr. Wilks of The Rover Co. Ltd. clarifying that any conventional 10 or 12 HP car would be acceptable.23th Feb 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0132
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding the indisposition of M.C. Wilks.27th Feb 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0133
Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Company discussing cylinder bore wear and the effectiveness of chromium plating.11th Mar 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0134
Letter from The Rover Company discussing chromium plating on cylinder bores and a potential visit.13th Mar 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0135
Letter to M. Wilks of Rover regarding an inspection of a chromium-plated bore and magnetic gearbox.14th Mar 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0136
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding an enclosed letter, a magnetic gearbox, and engine development.24th Apr 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0137
Confidentiality of 2-stroke work and the contracts for staff in responsible positions.26th Apr 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0138
Letter to M.C. Wilks of Rover Motors Ltd. regarding an experimental Aspin engine and potential collaboration.29th Apr 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0139
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding a neglected request concerning a Mr. Morley.6th May 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0140
Copy of a letter from a dismissed employee requesting assistance in appealing his dismissal.5th May 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0141
Copy of a rejection letter to Mr. H.H. Morley from The Rover Company Limited.24th Apr 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0142
Copy letter from The Rover Company Limited to Mr. H.H. Morley regarding his job application.6th May 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0143
Letter of apology to M.C. Wilks of Rover Motor Co. regarding a breach of confidence.13th May 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0144
Correspondence with Wilks regarding Mr. Morley and the involvement of the Rover Company.13th May 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0145
Requesting an official order for control parts from the Rover Co., Ltd. for experimental use.14th May 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0146
Letter of apology to the Managing Director of Rover regarding the dismissal of an employee, Mr. Morley.16th May 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0147
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding a recent issue and new engines.18th May 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0148
Letter to The Rover Co. Ltd. thanking them for a parcel of Ball Sockets and Ball Joint ends for engine controls.21th May 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0149
Letter to M.C. Wilks at Rover regarding the induction system and carburettor setup for an 8-cylinder engine.24th Jul 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0150
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding a discussion on 4-cylinder carburation.27th Jul 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0151
Letter to M. C. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd arranging a meeting in Coventry.28th Jul 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0152
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham declining a request for help due to being overloaded.10th Aug 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0153
Letter to Spencer Wilks of Rover Motors Ltd. confirming a meeting and travel arrangements.25th Aug 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0154
Letter to M. Wilks of Rover Motors discussing Lucas manufacturing, a factory visit, and a future meeting.12th Aug 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0155
Letter to Maurice Wilks of Rover Motor Ltd. enquiring about a new car engine's performance.4th Dec 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0156
Calculations for engine volume displacement and gas velocities for different carburetor pipes.16th Dec 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0157
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham of Rolls-Royce discussing new engine performance issues.16th Dec 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0158
Letter to W.A. Robotham regarding considerable damage to the works and the loss of car stock during the war.16th Dec 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0159
Letter to Rover Motor Co. Ltd. discussing engine performance including gas velocity, manifolds, and valve timing.20th Dec 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0160
The second page of a letter expressing sympathy about damage to a factory.20th Dec 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0161
Calculations for volume displacement and gas velocities for a 260 cu.in engine with various pipe configurations.20th Jan 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0162
Letter apologising for a missed meeting due to travel issues caused by snow and the black-out.20th Jan 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0163
Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. cancelling a material order as an alternative source of supply has been found.2nd Feb 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0164
Letter from S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding the scheduling of a visit to Derby.3rd Mar 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0165
Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Motor Co. Ltd. regarding a meeting and potential visit to Derby.8th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0166
Letter from S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham proposing a date for a visit.17th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0167
Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting.19th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0168
Requesting labour costs for the 10 HP 'ROVER' and inquiring about the interchangeability of bonnets.28th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0169
List of tasks involved in the various stages of vehicle body manufacturing.28th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0170
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding prints for die-cast Diffuser Blade sections and a request for material suggestions.27th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0171
To the Aluminium Foundry requesting material recommendations for die-casting Rover's inner and outer diffuser blades.30th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0172
Directions from The Rover Company Ltd. to the No. 2 Shadow Factory.29th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0173
Hand-drawn sketch map showing the location of the No. 2 Shadow Factory in relation to surrounding towns and roads.30th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0174
Letter to M.C. Wilks of The Rover Motor Co. Ltd. regarding the die-casting of diffuser blades and supercharger casing patterns.30th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0175
Letter to S.B. Wilks of Rover Motors Ltd. regarding an apprenticeship inquiry for his nephew.29th Apr 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0176
Note from Wilks of the Rover Co., requesting assistance for his nephew.29th Apr 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0177
Visit to Rover detailing the development of 4-cylinder engine inlet ports and carburettor systems.5th Aug 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0178
Carburetter distribution issues, experimental pipe failures, and proposed future directions.5th Aug 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0179
Requesting labour cost details for the 10 HP ROVER model and its assembly.28th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0180
List of tasks for different stages of vehicle body production, from the wood mill to final finishing.28th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0181
Letter to The Rover Company inquiring about the design and manufacturing of quiet gearboxes, specifically the Morris 8.26th Jun 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0182
Letter from The Rover Company's Assistant Chief Engineer discussing gearbox noise issues, comparing the Morris 8 and Bentley gearboxes.28th Jun 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0183
Letter to The Rover Company regarding the acute spare part situation for Mr. Rowley Bristow's car.28th Jul 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0184
Cover note regarding correspondence with Mr. Wilks of the Rover Company.28th Jul 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0185
Letter suggesting the sale of a shared Studebaker car during the war.29th Aug 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0186
Letter to M.C. Wilks regarding a Studebaker car and the dispersal of the Derby factory.1st Sep 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0187
Letter from The Rover Company regarding a Studebaker car and the assembly of manufactured parts.3rd Sep 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0188
Internal request memo to approve the purchase of a Studebaker car for liaison and material transport.22th Sep 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0189
Letter from The Rover Company regarding the price for the disposal of a Studebaker car.18th Sep 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0190
Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. requesting an invoice for £275 regarding a Studebaker car.6th Oct 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0191
Rm to Roy requesting an order be placed for a Studebaker car from The Rover Company.7th Oct 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0192
Return of a Studebaker car registration book.7th Oct 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0193
Letter appealing for assistance in sourcing a steering-box for a 1937 Rover Car.28th Oct 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0194
Brief typed letter to W. Lappin at the Royal Masonic Hospital regarding Rovers.28th Oct 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0195
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding an invoice for a Studebaker car.10th Oct 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0196
Invoice from The Rover Co. Limited for a 1939 Studebaker Champion Saloon.16th Oct 1941Box 127 \ 2  scan0197
Broken crankshaft and other engine damage on an 8-HP Rover car.1st Aug 1922Box 127 \ 3  scan0001
Requesting instructions for the return of a non-runnable 8 HP Rover car to the Rover Co.22th Aug 1922Box 127 \ 3  scan0002


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