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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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Instruction to construct wooden shelves for material storage in Bumper House.8th May 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0365
Request to have a blind fitted in an office due to excessive heat from the sun.11th May 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0366
The purchase of a four-drawer filing cabinet.19th May 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0367
The supply of a metal cupboard for test house No. 30.19th May 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0368
Request for two handles for a drilling machine in the Bump House.7th Jun 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0369
Specifications for a flexible coupling required for the No.5 Test House.21th Jun 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0370
Request to replace doors at the Welfare Hall to allow for car access.27th Jun 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0371
Requested modifications to a shock damper indicator rig.28th Jun 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0372
Equipment estimate for completing piping, and fitting a Fan Guard and overflow Tank to No. 2 Test Bed.5th Jul 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0373
Installation and costs of a chassis dynamometer in the garage.19th Jul 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0374
Cost breakdown for fitting a 150 HP Electric Motor and torque convertor to the Chassis Dynamometer.24th Jul 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0375
Equipment estimate for a coupling with torsional flexibility for Universal Bed No. 5 Test House.22th Mar 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0376
Order for a commercial series art metal cupboard.23th Aug 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0377
Equipment estimate for necessary repairs to an electric switch on a ramp in the Experimental Garage.26th Aug 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0378
Equipment estimate for two engine erecting trestles of a turn-over type.8th Oct 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0379
Equipment estimate for the repair of a bearing on the dynamo test rig in the Electrical Laboratory.10th Nov 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0380
Request to obtain a high-pressure gauge and suction thermometer for the ammonia cold chamber plant in the experimental garage.14th Nov 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0381
From Rm. to EJJ. forwarding a catalogue for Davy & United Engineering Co. Ltd.17th Nov 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0382
Requesting the urgent completion and fitting of a flexible coupling for No.5 Test House.30th Nov 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0383
Requesting an office desk and chair for Bump House.2nd Dec 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0384
Request to order a Milners steel cupboard for filing purposes on the Aero Weight Analysis job.5th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0385
The rig for testing Vulture auxiliary gearboxes, discussing the unavailability of a Wraith engine and the modification costs for a substitute.12th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0386
Decision to supply an older, out-of-date unit instead of a new Wraith unit to avoid extravagance.14th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 1  scan0387
Instructing the pattern shop to make a stand based on an accompanying sketch for the experimental weight analysis section.13th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0388
Equipment estimate for a stand to be used by the Experimental Weight Analysis Section.22th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0389
Requesting the completion of drawings for the Fan and Water Pump Rig.23th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0390
Internal memorandum requesting the purchase of typists' tables and a chair.25th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0391
Chrome plating of cylinder bores as a solution to wear problems and the production of a new rig for the process.25th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0392
The order of two Double Pedestal Typewriter Desks.26th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0393
Ordering four chairs for Mr. Robotham's department at Park Leys.13th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0394
Request to order one desk for the weight analysis section.21th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0395
Request to order a standard type desk for the Weight Analysis Section.27th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0396
Requesting temporary ventilation for the Experimental D.O. office at Clan Foundry.28th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0397
Internal order confirmation for a typist's desk for the Suspension and Weight Section, Experimental Garage.2nd Mar 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0398
Quotation for a variable speed gear and drive components for a chassis bumper rearrangement in the Experimental Department.14th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0399
Specification sheet for Endless Sure Grip V Ropes for Messrs. Crofts (Engineers) Ltd.12th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0400
Urgent internal memo requesting the supply of a wooden cabinet for storing experimental bearings.19th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0401
Typed memo requesting Mr. Evingdon to sign and return a document.5th Apr 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0402
Request for Tan-Sad chairs for the Experimental Department at the Clan Foundry.5th Apr 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0403
Request form for replacement or additional equipment, specifically for Tan-Sad chairs for the Clan Foundry.5th Apr 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0404
Memo regarding a new order, suggesting who should handle it and that the entire lot be ordered at once.8th Apr 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0405
Internal order to proceed with making a test rig for conventional 8 distributors.6th Apr 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0406
Requesting the installation of a luminous call system at the Clan Foundry.10th Apr 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0407
Order memo to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for one Ferogrip Fan Belt for a Dynamo Test Rig.16th Apr 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0408
Requesting an order for various sizes of rubber tubing for chassis unit test beds.10th May 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0409
Requisition for one Fortin barometer for use on the Experimental chassis Test Beds.10th May 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0410
Equipment estimate for the supply and fitting of a Gas Point to the spark plug bench in the Aero Electrical Laboratory.21th May 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0411
State of fire fighting equipment at the Park Leys location.6th Jun 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0412
The inadequacy of fire fighting equipment at the Park Leys Squash Court.9th Jun 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0413
Internal requisition for an order of fire extinguishers and fire buckets for Park Leys.13th Jun 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0414
Labelling, delivery, and guaranteed efficiency of fire extinguishers and buckets for 'Park Leys'.9th Jun 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0415
Request to order three steel trestles with iron axle shafts and an additional nine axles.14th Jun 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0416
Confirmation of a verbal order for 20 trolleys to WKS.1529 specification for the Clan Foundry, Belper.21th Jun 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0417
File reference note regarding a thermostat for Clan Foundry.1st Oct 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0418
Request for two draughtsmen's stands to be made from an attached sketch.8th Aug 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0419
Requesting an oak chart cupboard with a roller shutter for an office at the Clan Foundry.4th Oct 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0420
Request for Ford & Weston's to make two draughtsmen's tables for the full-size drawing of the Myth.6th Sep 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0421
Follow-up request for drawing board covers and fittings.19th Oct 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0422
Authorising the painting of the Clan Foundry exterior in a mat dull green.20th Oct 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0423
Correcting a typing error in a previously quoted reference number.25th Oct 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0424
Order to be placed for steel frames with castors.5th Nov 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0425
Internal request to purchase electrical components for an electric clock in an office.6th Nov 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0426
Urgent request to obtain a switch for a variable speed A.C. motor for a coolant pump.16th Nov 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0427
Request to obtain an Elliot Microammeter for the Clan Foundry in Belper.27th Nov 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0428
Urgent complaints about light escaping from a boiler house and missing security items for an air raid shelter and a passage door.17th Dec 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0429
Incorrectly sized oil strainer and a request to order a replacement.22th Jan 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0430
Responding to a query about parts in use at the Clan Foundry.20th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0431
Chasing a reply regarding miscellaneous items supplied by Messrs. John Wallace to allow for invoice payment.7th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0432
The delay in repairing a Pulsometer Pumping Set after its strainers were smashed by frost.25th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0433
Confirming repair arrangements for a pulsometer pumping set and noting an inability to source strainers.24th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0434
The order of two 1 1/2' three-way cocks for a coolant pump rig.13th Mar 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0435
Request to despatch brake shoes and linings to New Hudson Ltd. for fitting and return.24th Apr 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0436
Confirming the production of four more composite brake drums after a successful test of the first one.21th Apr 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0437
Letter to New Hudson Ltd. regarding the dispatch and assembly of brake shoes and linings.19th Apr 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0438
Letter to Messrs. New Hudson Ltd. regarding the despatch of brake shoes and linings for relining.24th Apr 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0439
Requesting instructions for wiring a fan and desk light at the Clan Foundry offices.25th May 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0440
Internal request to type a note asking for a cupboard to be made for storing body parts and accessories.28th Apr 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0441
Requesting alterations at the Clan Foundry, specifically to erect a partition and provide a new door.7th May 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0442
Requisition for a steel cupboard and a two-drawer card index cabinet from D.S. Butler Ltd.12th May 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0443
Request to have a cupboard made for storing body parts and accessories at Clan Foundry.12th May 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0444
Confirming the suitability of a metal cupboard with adjustable shelves for storing coachwork parts.21th May 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0445
Fire risk due to enemy activity and requests for equipment to protect drawings stored at Park Leys.23th Nov 1940Box 143 \ 1  scan0446
Order confirmation to J. Thorp & Son Ltd. for the supply and erection of an unloading gantry for the Clan Foundry.6th Jun 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0447
Order confirmation for a Yale Blue Streak Hand Lift Truck for the Clan Foundry.6th Jun 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0448
Quotation for two types of 2-ton Yale foundry equipment, a trolley and a triple-geared chain block.6th Jun 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0449
Requesting a window be fixed in a roof for ventilation due to excessive heat.16th Jun 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0450
Equipment estimate for the manufacture and supply of rope slings for use at the Clan Foundry.16th Jun 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0451
Chasing up issues with wiring heaters on a coolant pump rig and reporting missing parts from a recent order.26th Jun 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0452
Potential sites and costs for a new dynamometer at Clan Foundry.3rd Jul 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0453
Fire precautions at Clen, proposing a pressure feed system with an underground tank for lead petrol storage.3rd Jul 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0454
Equipment estimate for a rig to check enrichment capsules on Merlin carburettors.11th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0455
Equipment estimate to make and supply Vulture engine trestles for use at Clan Foundry, Belper.18th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0456
The return of a Benson Stop Watch to the makers for repair.11th Aug 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0457
Requesting the fitting of lights and lamps in the Test Bed Clan Foundry.12th Aug 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0458
Urgent request for two Yale padlocks and one Yale lock for the Clan Foundry test bed.14th Aug 1941Box 143 \ 1  scan0459
Confirmation to create a drawing for a modified servo spring plate for a new snow sealing scheme.2nd Feb 1942Box 143 \ 1  scan0460
Order for oil resisting rubber rings from the British Tyre & Rubber Co., Ltd.2nd Feb 1942Box 143 \ 1  scan0461
Letter to Stainless Spinning Works confirming the manufacture of six modified phosphor bronze plate springs.3rd Feb 1942Box 143 \ 1  scan0462
Official order for 6 modified plate springs for experimental purposes.3rd Feb 1942Box 143 \ 1  scan0463
Record of a '10 Bv. car' loaned to Mr. J. Reid and returned to Clan Foundry.2nd Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0001


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