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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 John Bartholomew & Son Ltd. returning a sectioned map and ordering a new wall map of the world.27th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0026
Internal request to order a map of the world from Messrs. John Bartholomew & Son Ltd.27th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0027
Letter from a geographical publisher regarding the dispatch of a Mercator chart and a Route chart of the world.25th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0028
Suggesting discussion points and an agenda composition method for a proposed Depot Officials' Meeting.27th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0029
Agenda for a service station meeting regarding customer complaints, department communication, and policy.27th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0030
Suitability of a specific type of union, referencing another document and drawing.20th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0031
Announcing the proposed visit of Mr. Arthur Nutt of Wright Aeronautical Corporation to Derby.27th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0032
Announcement of the appointment of Mr. Hugh K.M. Kindersley to the Board of Directors.28th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0033
Inviting staff to lunch with Mr. Arthur Nutt of the Curtiss-Wright Aeronautical Corporation.29th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0034
Letter from Standard Garage Co. seeking advice on fitting valve seats to a custom twin-cam cylinder head.30th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0035
Location of the instrument board light switch on the Phantom III.1st Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0036
Leaking oil level indicator float on the Phantom III chassis, highlighting a discrepancy between the one-piece design drawing and the manufactured soldered-base part.1st Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0037
Internal memorandum regarding a change in working hours for an employee in the Experimental Department.2nd Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0038
Visits to outside firms and the confidentiality surrounding the new 'Wraith' model.4th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0039
Letter from Thomson & Taylor requesting permission to translate a paper on liquid-cooled aero engines for a firm considering licensed production.30th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0040
Letter to a garage declining to fit valve seat inserts and detailing the use of bronze or N.M.C. screwed seats.2nd Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0041
Letter to the Institution of Automobile Engineers returning a corrected report on a paper by Mr. E.W. Sismans.4th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0042
Letter from the Institution of Automobile Engineers requesting a review of a discussion transcript.2nd Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0043
Letter to the Works Manager requesting to submit two patent specifications for consideration.26th Nov 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0044
Letter from G.E. Jukes describing two devices, a 'Fog-Tube' and a 'Fog-Design', to aid driving in fog.4th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0045
Letter replying to an individual about their fog light patents, suggesting submission to the lamp manufacturer Lucas.4th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0046
Letter from the Experimental Department regarding the translation of Mr. Wood's paper into Italian.4th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0047
Internal request to order 3 boxes of perforated gummed slips.5th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0048
List of sparking plugs fitted to various experimental cars.8th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0049
Assigning responsibility for sparking plugs on experimental cars to W. Brazier.8th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0050
Letter from Thomson & Taylor Ltd to Mr. Robotham regarding permission to translate Mr. Wood's paper and offering assistance with translations.9th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0051
Order for five Dominion Royal Master tyres for experimental purposes.9th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0052
Monthly log of vehicle oil consumption, tracking mileage and oil added to calculate MPG.9th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0053
Record of oil consumption and mileage calculations over several months.9th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0054
Log of oil consumption for a GUL 1 - 25/30 HP vehicle, detailing mileage and oil additions.1st Jul 1932Box 142 \ 3  scan0055
Log of oil consumption and related maintenance over several months, including calculations for miles per gallon.1st Jul 1932Box 142 \ 3  scan0056
Log tracking oil consumption and miles per gallon for a 25/30 HP vehicle, chassis GUL 82.1st Jul 1932Box 142 \ 3  scan0057
Log detailing monthly vehicle mileage and oil consumption with calculated miles per gallon.9th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0058
Issues with Phantom III starter motor rings, including armature fouling and potential damage.9th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0059
Recommendations for chassis work following a U.S.A. visit in May/June 1936.12th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0060
List of recommendations and tests for various automotive components and systems, including tyres, shock absorbers, and carburettors.12th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0061
Recommendation to test flexible piping and rig a Pierce Arrow overdrive unit onto a car.14th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0062
Complaints and subsequent test results for faulty K.L.G. sparking plugs on Bentley cars.14th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0063
Testing faulty K.L.G. sparking plugs from Bentley cars experiencing misfiring.14th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0064
Request for drawings from Mr. Marcus W. Bourdon.15th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0065
Request to supply the Experimental Garage with a new set of self-adjusting tappet gear for a Phantom III for cold starting tests.16th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0066
Announcing the transfer of Mr. Thornton to Sft's Staff.16th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0067
Request to supply dusk boards to Shardlow Garage for men working at the bench.16th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0068
Delays in receiving drawing office details for chassis schemes and requesting comments on how to proceed.16th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0069
From Rm. to HPS requesting scheme N. Sch.4918 Phantom III and confirming the urgency of two other schemes.18th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0070
Request to order 5 gallons of Silkolene Engine Oil XL Grade for personal use.18th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0071
To superintendents rescinding a previous instruction regarding Christmas holiday work shifts for certain workers.19th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0072
Delivery note from The British Oxygen Co Ltd for 2 litres of Liquid Air and the return of one empty container.21th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0073
Requesting to book in two sponges and two leathers obtained by hand.21th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0074
Declining a request for complete engine arrangement drawings for the 4¼ Litre Bentley and Phantom III, offering alternative diagrams and photos instead.21th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0075
Questioning by customs officials in Boulogne regarding an extended stay in France with car 22.G.V.22th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0076
Order for a piece of plate glass for an experimental test.23th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0077
The performance and condition of Champion and K.L.G. sparking plugs after extensive mileage.23th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0078
Short internal memo requesting the return of Mr. Bourdon's letter.23th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0079
Letter from Thomson & Taylor regarding a translation of a paper and a trip to Milan.22th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0080
The performance and testing of Champion and K.L.G. spark plugs.23th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0081
To Superintendents and Foremen regarding procedures for week-end and holiday work.24th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0082
Requesting a specific lubricant for building up Girling brakes on Bentley II and III vehicles.29th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0083
The performance and failure of 12 Champion Long Reach N.A.9 sparking plugs from engine 36-EX.30th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0084
To all Superintendents and Foremen announcing the appointment of Mr. Thornton as Chief of Staff.30th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0085
The failure and inspection of Champion Sparking Plugs from engine 36-EX.30th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0086
Note listing eight points related to a Bentley chassis test.30th Dec 1936Box 142 \ 3  scan0087
The timing of trunk calls between London and Derby.1st Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0088
Press tests of a 25/30 HP Close Coupled Saloon car for 'Autocar' and 'Motor' magazines.5th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0089
Order for six rolls of paper for a chronograph from the Cambridge Instrument Co.6th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0090
Requesting car GUL-1 be brought to Derby for brake system adjustments.6th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0091
Reassigning responsibilities for chassis testing due to increased aero engine production.6th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0092
Letter of thanks to A.C. Sampietro for the Italian translation of Mr. Wood's paper.7th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0093
Extract from 'Automobile Topics' detailing AAA repair figures and statistics.8th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0094
Private internal memo regarding the correct circulation procedure for experimental memos.8th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0095
Letter from Thomson & Taylor (Brooklands) Ltd. regarding a translated paper.11th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0096
Arrangements for car GUL-1 to be sent for 'Motor' Tests, including driver logistics.8th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0097
Internal memorandum announcing organisational changes to the Rate Fixing Department.9th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0098
Requirement for testers to wear overalls while working on cars.11th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0099
From 'Rm' to 'Hs' concerning complaints made by Hancock and the desire to not involve the Managing Director.13th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0100
Arranging a Chassis Conference in connection with a visit to the works.15th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0101
Inviting personnel to a lunch meeting in connection with a visit to Derby.13th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0102
Inviting personnel to a lunch with Bristol Aeroplane Co. representatives.12th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0103
Typed memo inviting an individual to lunch with the Directors in Derby.14th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0104
Notice of appointment for Mr. W. Harvey as Assistant Superintendent for Aero Engine Fitting.19th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0105
The order of 2 tons of gas coke for delivery to Shardlow garage.19th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0106
The performance and condition of K.L.G., Bosch, and Lodge sparking plugs after road testing.22th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0107
The performance and wear of K.L.G. Corundite, Bosch, and Lodge sparking plugs after road testing.22th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0108
Proposing a propaganda and publicity tour to Nairobi, Africa.1st Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0109
Proposal detailing the method, route, and publicity strategy for a trans-continental motor journey.1st Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0110
Proposal outlining publicity plans, costs, and vehicle preparation for a promotional trip with a Phantom III.1st Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0111
Car preparations and personnel selection for a long-distance motoring event.1st Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0112
Personnel requirements for a tour through French and Belgian territory.27th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0113
Car sales figures for North America in 1936 and early 1937.27th Jan 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0114
Comparing the 25/30 RR model with a new Packard 6-cylinder, highlighting weight differences and future weight reduction.1st Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0115
Re-organisation of the electrical laboratory staff.1st Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0116
Unnecessary expenditure from production alterations, using the Phantom III Starter Motor as an example.1st Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0117
Inspection report regarding a complaint of poor petrol consumption, detailing checks and test results.2nd Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0118
Request to keep the entrance to the fitting shop clear of scrap and other material.4th Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0119
To superintendents regarding an agreement on overtime hours with Trade Union officials.4th Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0120
Letter to Bendix Ltd. regarding the patent status and origin of a Borg & Beck servo arrangement illustration.5th Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0121
Newly available lavatory accommodation in the works for various personnel.8th Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0122
United States Declaration Form and baggage insurance for a visit to New York on the R.M.S. 'Queen Mary'.10th Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0123
From Rm. to RHC. regarding utilising Mr. Weston's designing ability for tools.15th Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0124
Letter to Peto and Radford confirming the finalisation and ordering of a larger battery (6.LZLD.13.S) for experimental cars.16th Feb 1937Box 142 \ 3  scan0125


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