Rolls-Royce Archives
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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Requesting the disposal of two large rolls of drawings due to the re-decoration of the Chassis Conference Room.14th Jun 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0150
Request to add F. Kennington, Check No. 2401, to the driving list for Experimental testers.17th Jun 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0151
Need to remove a Wraith engine from its frame to allow for the completion of a chassis drawing.17th Jun 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0152
Distributing rules on safeguarding information for the Aero and Chassis divisions.17th Jun 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0153
Organising a works visit for the wives and fiancées of Experimental Department employees.27th Jun 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0154
Returning a chassis drawing with feedback on the radiator cap height and missing step irons.29th Jun 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0155
Despatch of a cardboard drawing to Conduit St.29th Jun 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0156
To payroll requesting an advance holiday and thrift payment for an employee attending Army training camp.29th Jun 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0157
Correcting the time of a lunch with the Directors.29th Jun 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0158
Internal memorandum regarding the cessation of free meals in the canteen without an authorised ticket.1st Jun 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0159
Inviting colleagues to a luncheon with Park-Wards representatives.1st Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0160
Letter from 'The Motor' magazine summarising technical reviews and road tests from recent issues.4th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0161
Page 2 of a letter from the Technical Editor discussing upcoming articles for 'THE MOTOR' magazine.5th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0162
To Pay Roll requesting an advance on holiday pay for three employees.5th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0163
Telegram to Robotham at the Derby office regarding travel arrangements and arrival times.1st Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0164
Feedback note on car performance, written on R.M.S Queen Mary stationery.1st Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0165
Tool kit inspection and a request to borrow a car for the weekend.4th Jul 1936Box 142 \ 1  scan0166
Arranging a meeting with Park-Ward representatives.4th Jul 1936Box 142 \ 1  scan0167
Visit from the directors of Perkins Diesels.5th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0168
Agreeing to experiment with oil-resisting paint on the chassis crankcase, gearbox, and clutchpit.8th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0169
Requesting that experimental engine test reports be sent to the engine design section in the future.13th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0170
Telegram received by telephone from Paris regarding leaving a car at the station.14th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0171
Telegram received by telephone from Paris with instructions to leave a car at the station.14th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0172
Telegram from Paris to Derby with instructions to leave a car at the station.28th Jun 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0173
Completion of drawings by a Mr. Clark for the 25/30 HP Catalogue.18th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0174
Delay in obtaining an engine required for catalogue drawings.21th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0175
Instructing that all correspondence for Mr. Maclure should be addressed to GMC.20th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0176
Inviting a person with the initials 'Sg.' to lunch.22th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0177
Delays with the 25-30 HP catalogue artwork and requesting an earlier completion date.25th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0178
Arranging for a person named Clark to visit the Works to finish sketches.28th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0179
Cover memo from Rm to Rm/Wym forwarding a copy of a memo written to Bkl.28th Jul 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0180
Short internal memo regarding arrangements for Mr. Clark to work over the holidays.7th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0181
Cancelling a night shift due to an Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.) black-out exercise.7th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0182
Page 2 of a letter from the Technical Editor of 'THE MOTOR' regarding upcoming articles on new car models and German racing cars.5th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0183
Letter from The Royal Automobile Club requesting the loan of a Bentley for the Tourist Trophy Race and R.A.C. Rally.5th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0184
Letter to Captain Phillips regarding the arrangement of a car for a race and holiday.6th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0185
The potential loan of an experimental or trials car to the R.A.C. Competitions Manager.6th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0186
Letter from The Royal Automobile Club regarding a car for the Tourist Trophy race and the possibility of future road races.8th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0187
Car loan request from Capt. Phillips of the R.A.C.9th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0188
Letter to the Royal Automobile Club regarding the loan of a car for the Tourist Trophy Race.10th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0189
Short typed memo from 'Rm' to 'C' regarding an attached letter to Captain Phillips concerning his travel to Derby.10th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0190
Arranging a works visit and a Wraith test drive for the Managing Director of Allied Motors in India.11th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0191
Brief memo acknowledging a previous communication and noting that Capt. Phillips will be in touch.11th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0192
Letter from The Royal Automobile Club arranging the use of a Bentley car for the Tourist Trophy Race.16th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0193
Requisition for a strong bench to support eight or nine batteries for experiments.25th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0194
Notice announcing the upcoming Welfare Gala and ticket sales for the Welfare Benevolent Fund.25th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0195
Instructions for handling experimental cars in the event of an Air Raid.29th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0196
The reallocation of experimental cars as the development work on the Wraith model diminishes.29th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0197
Listing technical questions about automotive components for colleagues in America.29th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0198
Proposal for a publicity paper featuring photographs of experimental apparatus to promote research work.21th Aug 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0199
Announcing the closure of the works for the Rolls-Royce Gala Day.1st Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0200
Cover memo forwarding a copy of a memo from Vickers about information requested from the States.1st Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0201
List of questions and comments regarding iron foundry practices for cylinder blocks, referencing Buick and Oldsmobile methods.1st Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0202
To staff regarding arrangements for the Gala Day and works closure.2nd Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0203
Letter from 'The Motor' magazine to Mr. Rowbotham discussing new photogravure features and technical reports published in August.2nd Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0204
Continued report from 'THE MOTOR' listing various car models that have undergone road tests in August.2nd Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0205
Clarifying the correct order numbers for testing various Bentley engine units and cars.2nd Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0206
Requesting a works visit for Mercedes personnel, driver Dick Seaman and engineer Herr Uhlenhaut.3rd Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0207
Requesting permission from the Air Ministry for a works visit by Herr Uhlenhaut and Dick Seaman.6th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0208
Announcing the retirement of Capt. Stewart Burt from the Sales staff.7th Sep 1928Box 142 \ 1  scan0209
Requesting staff to keep a record of service failures on chassis parts for customers' cars.9th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0210
Letter to R.J.B. Seaman arranging a visit to the works with Herr Uhlenhaut for the Donnington G.P.10th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0211
Request to obtain permission for stocking up to 500 gallons of petrol in barrels at Shardlow Garage.14th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0212
Requesting passes for a visit to the Car Division for the Managing Directors of M.G's and Summers Steel.14th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0213
Letter in French discussing the aerodynamics of streamlined car bodies.15th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0214
French language letter discussing vehicle resistance calculations and the performance of the Eyston car.15th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0215
The recording of all work carried out on a chassis bearing rig.15th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0216
To Superintendents and Foremen regarding an agreement with Unions to extend overtime hours.16th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0217
Request to obtain a second-hand Kestrel Supercharger for a portable rig engine.20th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0218
Instruction for an employee, R. Hart (Check No. 4194), to attend the Technical College on Fridays.20th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0219
Brief typed memo requesting an attached form be completed and returned to Bkl. at Conduit Street.22th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0220
Statistics and chassis information being sent to 'Autocar' magazine for various models.23th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0221
Comparison table of specifications for the Phantom III, 25/30, and Bentley models.27th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0222
Conditions for storing petrol at Shardlow Garage pending a license.27th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0223
Outlining a proposal for a new system for filing extracts from periodicals.27th Sep 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0224
Index of technical report topics and their corresponding file numbers.3rd Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0225
To all departments regarding the scheduling of trunk calls between London and Derby.3rd Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0226
Outlining the procedure for charging employees for private telephone calls.10th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0227
Letter from the Experimental Department to 'The Autocar' magazine requesting copies of past road tests.4th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0228
Letter from 'The Motor' magazine listing new car models featured in recent issues.4th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0229
Letter from the Technical Editor of 'THE MOTOR' listing recent road tests and an invitation to an upcoming motor show.5th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0230
Letter from 'The Autocar' magazine regarding the discontinuation of publishing a table of road tests.5th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0231
List of experimental apparatus.8th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0232
Suggesting various experimental apparatus to be photographed for a publicity programme.8th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0233
List of test bed apparatus suggested for use in publicity photographs.5th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0234
Requesting a ruling on the interchangeability of big end and main bearings for the Wraith Shop Manual.11th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0235
List of department numbers categorized by Chassis, Aero, and Indirect departments.12th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0236
List of factory department numbers with associated foremen and remarks on their function.12th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0237
List of factory departments, department numbers, and their respective foremen or chargehands.12th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0238
List of departments with their respective numbers, foremen, and remarks.12th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0239
List of factory departments with their corresponding numbers, foremen, chargehands, and remarks.12th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0240
List of factory departments by number, with the foreman or chargehand responsible, and associated remarks.12th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0241
List of workshop departments, their numbers, assigned foremen, and remarks on their function.12th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0242
List of factory departments, their numbers, and the assigned foremen or chargehands.12th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0243
List of factory departments, their associated foremen, and operational remarks.12th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0244
List of indirect departments with their corresponding numbers and foreman or chargehand names.12th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0245
List of factory departments, their numbers, assigned foremen, and remarks.12th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0246
List of experimental departments with corresponding department numbers and supervisor initials.12th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0247
Directive classifying works entrances by number for transport requests.12th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0248
Acceptance of an invitation to a luncheon on behalf of Mr. Grylls.13th Oct 1938Box 142 \ 1  scan0249


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