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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 regarding trouble getting reliable readings from Hotpoint Heaters on an 'Eagle' engine due to a water leak causing short-circuiting.12th Oct 1917Box 137 \ 1  scan0001
Test report on Hotpoint heaters used on engines, recording temperature changes over a 13-hour period.8th Oct 1917Box 137 \ 1  scan0002
Test report on 'Hotpoint' water heaters for preventing an Eagle engine from freezing.13th Oct 1917Box 137 \ 1  scan0003
Log of temperature readings from a heater test on a water system, measuring temperatures at various points over time.9th May 1917Box 137 \ 1  scan0004
Request to fit a heater to chassis 2-LW for Lord Herbert Scott, whose car is having a special cabriolet body built by Barkers.7th Aug 1919Box 137 \ 1  scan0005
Investigation of heaters and foot-warmers for Chassis 2-LW, belonging to Lord Herbert Scott.1st Aug 1919Box 137 \ 1  scan0006
The design and implementation of foot warmers for American practice.28th Jan 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0007
The receipt of a special foot warmer for chassis 2-LW belonging to Lord Herbert Scott.28th Jan 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0008
List of parts sent from the United States requiring experimental work.30th Jan 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0009
Concerning the whereabouts and inspection of a foot warmer for chassis 2-LW for Lord Herbert Scott.31th Jan 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0010
Page detailing the construction and installation of a Perfection Motor Car Heater.12th Feb 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0011
Test report on two different types of motor-car heaters powered by the exhaust system.12th Feb 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0012
Comparative analysis of the 'Thermorad' and 'Perfection' exhaust heaters.1st Feb 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0013
Comparison of 'Thermorad' and 'Perfection' heaters, with a conclusion on exhaust versus water heating systems.12th Feb 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0014
Heater tests causing explosions in the silencer, with handwritten notes comparing heater models.12th Feb 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0015
The delay in fitting a heater to Lord Herbert Scott's car due to unsatisfactory fittings.1st Mar 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0016
Requesting a report on a letter from Rolls-Royce of America concerning Perfection Heaters.10th Aug 1926Box 137 \ 1  scan0017
The dispatch of a report on 'Perfection' Heaters and complaining about inefficient communication.12th Aug 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0018
Letter regarding the supply and potential modification of 'Perfection Heaters' for customers.27th Jul 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0019
Correspondence from Rolls-Royce of America regarding the suitability and necessary modifications of 'Perfection' Heaters for cars.27th Aug 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0020
The order of a 'Temme' sample exhaust heater for trial purposes.24th Sep 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0021
Responding to a query about the 'Perfection' heater, discussing it as a customer accessory versus a standardized part.24th Sep 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0022
Standardizing and experimenting with an exhaust heater design.9th Sep 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0023
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America concerning the use and potential improvements of 'Perfection heaters' on cars.19th Oct 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0024
Cover memo forwarding a letter from America regarding Perfection Heaters.3rd Nov 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0025
Demand for exhaust heaters, problems with existing butterfly valve designs, and an experimental alternative.1st Nov 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0026
Continued page detailing the advantages of a heating system and recommending a welded fitting for the exhaust pipe.4th Nov 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0027
Letter to the Managing Director detailing a report on the examination of a Temme Exhaust Heater.5th Nov 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0028
Design critique on exhaust pipe connections and control mechanisms.8th Nov 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0029
Experimental 'N' Scheme 645 set for Chasses 21 UE and 38 UE for the Emperor of Japan.8th Nov 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0030
Temme Exhaust Heater for Derby's Order 4158.16th Nov 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0031
The delayed design and subsequent fitting of exhaust heaters for two specific chassis, including one for the Emperor of Japan.30th Nov 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0032
Requesting an order for an 'Argen' Vacuum Heater for installation on an experimental car.30th Nov 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0033
Leaflet describing 'The Magic Car Radiator Heater', an electrical device for easier engine starting in cold weather.8th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0034
Information sheet detailing the principal points and benefits of a car heater.7th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0035
Letter to an electrical engineer regarding the feasibility of a radiator water heater and a cigar lighter.7th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0036
Advertisement for the 'Argen' novel car warmer.15th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0037
Page from 'The Motor' magazine featuring advertisements for car insurance and motor licence holders.15th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0038
Two samples of exhaust heaters ('Argen' and 'Temme') for potential trial.17th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0039
The 'Argen' patent vacuum heater and an attached letter from the Arc and General Equipment Company Limited.16th Feb 1921Box 137 \ 1  scan0040
Two samples of exhaust heaters, 'Argan' and 'Temme'.17th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0041
Letter from Arc and General Equipment Ltd. confirming an engineer's visit to Derby.30th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0042
Telegram confirmation suggesting an appointment for a Monday afternoon.30th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0043
Attaching a letter from The Cunard Motor & Carriage Co. and asking for a reply.21th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0044
Letter from Cunard Motor & Carriage Co. regarding difficulties fitting an 'Argen Car Heater' to coachwork on a chassis.16th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0045
Request for advice regarding the fitting of 'Argen' brand heaters to new chassis by a coachbuilder.22th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0046
Brochure for 'The Argen' vacuum car heater system manufactured by The Arc & General Equipment, Ltd.22th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0047
Promotional document for the ARGEN car heating system, detailing its features and operation.29th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0048
Motor car heaters and the potential substitution of the rear silencer with the 'Argen' system.29th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0049
Holding letter to The Cunard Motor & Carriage Co. Ltd. regarding an inquiry about an 'Argen' Car Heater.29th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0050
Letter to The Arc & General Equipment Ltd. regarding difficulties fitting an 'Argen' car heater.29th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0051
Letter to The Arc & General Equipment Ltd. acknowledging a telegram and arranging a visit to the Experimental Department.30th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0052
Confirming an engineer from The Arc and General Equipment Co.Ltd. will visit regarding an 'Argen' Heater.31th Dec 1920Box 137 \ 1  scan0053
The dispatch of a rear silencer and swan neck for trial fitting of an 'Argen' Heater.6th Jan 1921Box 137 \ 1  scan0054
Letter to The Arc & General Equipment Ltd. regarding a rear silencer and snout sent for trial.6th Jan 1921Box 137 \ 1  scan0055
Trial of an 'Argen' patent vacuum heater from the Arc and General Equipment Company.16th Feb 1921Box 137 \ 1  scan0056
Letter regarding the adaptation and testing of an Argen patent vacuum heater for a silencer.3rd Feb 1921Box 137 \ 1  scan0057
Testing of an 'Argen' Patent Vacuum Heater and requesting a report on its performance.3rd Mar 1921Box 137 \ 1  scan0058
Letter concerning the delayed trial of a specially modified car heater and the return of subsequent orders.14th Oct 1921Box 137 \ 1  scan0059
The Argen Heating Scheme for car bodies and its application to R.R. Cars.28th Apr 1924Box 137 \ 1  scan0060
Letter from Argen Car Heater Ltd. concerning the fitting of their apparatus and an opportunity for inspection.24th Apr 1924Box 137 \ 1  scan0061
Letter from The Argen Car Heater Limited regarding silencer testing and an enclosed blueprint.24th Apr 1924Box 137 \ 1  scan0062
Test report on an Argen car heater/silencer comparing performance with a standard jig.24th Apr 1924Box 137 \ 1  scan0063
Publicity material and a sample of Tropic-Aire Heaters for inspection and testing.3rd Oct 1930Box 137 \ 1  scan0064
Investigation into different methods of interior car heating, prompted by a request from Conduit Street.8th Jan 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0065
Preference for hot water radiator heating over exhaust heating for car interiors.11th Jan 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0066
Receipt and potential examination of two sample Tropic-Aire heaters.23th Jan 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0067
Letter from Bush Service Corporation, Ltd. describing the operation of Tropic-Aire Heaters.30th Aug 1930Box 137 \ 1  scan0068
Letter from Bush Service Corporation Ltd. detailing prices, specifications, and shipping information for heater fans.30th Aug 1930Box 137 \ 1  scan0069
Specification and parts list for front and rear bus heating units from Tropic-Aire, Inc.30th Aug 1930Box 137 \ 1  scan0070
Advertisement leaflet for Tropic-Aire hot water bus heaters.30th Aug 1930Box 137 \ 1  scan0071
Promotional flyer for the Tropic-Aire in-car heater showing installation options and pricing.30th Aug 1930Box 137 \ 1  scan0072
Advertisement for the Tropic-Aire hot water rear compartment car heater.23th Sep 1930Box 137 \ 1  scan0073
Promotional sales leaflet for dealers regarding Tropic-Aire hot water car heaters.23th Sep 1930Box 137 \ 1  scan0074
Advertising flyer for the 1930 Tropic-Aire car heater models and accessories.1st Jan 1930Box 137 \ 1  scan0075
Follow-up regarding a sample for car interior heating received from America.30th Jan 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0076
Interest in viewing two sample Tropic-Aire heaters.2nd Feb 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0077
Receipt and planned testing of a sample American car heater, and delaying a decision on the 'Tropicaire' heater.3rd Feb 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0078
Letter concerning sample Tropic-Aire heaters and their potential return.26th Feb 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0079
Quality of Tropic-Aire heaters compared to a Packard type and recommending the return of samples.8th Mar 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0080
The examination and testing of 'Junior' and 'Senior' Tropic-Aire Heater samples.10th Mar 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0081
Publicity material and a sample of Tropic-Aire Heaters for inspection and testing.3rd Oct 1930Box 137 \ 1  scan0082
Tropic-Aire Heaters and American production.3rd Oct 1930Box 137 \ 1  scan0083
Returning two Tropic-Aire heaters as a superior Packard model was acquired for examination.20th Mar 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0084
Instruction to dispatch two Tropic-Aire heaters to The Bush Service Corporation, Ltd.21th Mar 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0085
Sending two Tropic-Aire Heaters to stores and instructing their return to the Bush Service Corporation Ltd.23th Mar 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0086
Follow-up memo concerning enquiries and samples of interior car heaters from America.2nd Nov 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0087
Fitting an American-made interior heater to a 20-EX car.13th Nov 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0088
Communication about viewing an American electric car heater, proposing a meeting in Derby.20th Nov 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0089
Arrangement to view a car fitted with an interior heater in London.30th Nov 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0090
Discussion with Lucas about the manufacturing and arrangement of car heaters.1st Dec 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0091
Short memo regarding an interior heater and a proposal to get in touch with Lucas.2nd Dec 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0092
Letter sent to Lucas about producing a low-cost car heater based on an American design fitted to the 20-EX experimental car.3rd Dec 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0093
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. proposing the manufacture of a car heater.3rd Dec 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0094
The second page of a letter from the Sales Department.4th Dec 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0095
Car heaters and providing a Lucas representative with facilities to examine a heater on a 20-EX car.4th Dec 1931Box 137 \ 1  scan0096
Follow-up letter regarding a promised inspection by Lucas of an interior heater on the experimental car 20-EX.22th Jan 1932Box 137 \ 1  scan0097
The lack of response from Lucas about an interior car heater fitted to chassis 20-EX.25th Jan 1932Box 137 \ 1  scan0098
Correspondence with Mr. Thacker and Messrs. Joseph Lucas about a car heater.29th Jan 1932Box 137 \ 1  scan0099
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. arranging a visit to inspect an experimental car heater and discussing the use of exhaust heat.29th Jan 1932Box 137 \ 1  scan0100


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