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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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Confirming that Mr. Craddock from the Paris Depot has been given a job in the Accounts Department and started work.3rd Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0002
Order No. 753 for the maintenance, supplies, and driving of experimental cars for Aero work.1st Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0003
To all officials regarding the fortnightly closure of the works.5th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0004
Announcing the appointment of Miss Austin as Women Superintendent and a change in her responsibilities.7th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0005
To Miss Lander about obtaining the blueprint for PL.278 to speed up a job.8th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0006
Confirming the attendance of Messrs R.C. Greene and R.J.T. Hewitt over the past four weeks.8th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0007
Letter regarding the relocation of a customer's Phantom III from Paris to Biarritz for safety during the German advance in France.8th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0008
Claim for subsistence allowance, detailing working hours and absences.9th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0009
Time cards, allowances, and the forced termination of Mr. Feher's employment.9th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0010
Assigning the department number for Clan Foundry Aero Repair.9th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0011
To all officials clarifying the policy for the Cost of Living Bonus for staff.10th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0012
New procedures for handling stationery requisitions and supplies.10th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0013
Licence and allocation of steel required for chassis production.10th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0014
Requesting personnel details for the Clan Foundry Aero Repair department to arrange payroll.11th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0015
Confirming no steel allotment is required for chassis for Period III.13th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0016
Request for a supply of various stationery and record-keeping items.14th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0017
Circulating a Ministry of Supply letter regarding wartime security and verification of telephone communications.16th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0018
Short typed covering note from Rm to Sr regarding the original of a wire.17th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0019
Notice to officials, superintendents, and foremen regarding a revision of working hours on Saturdays.18th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0020
Instructions for the watchman at the Clan Foundry regarding after-hours telephone communication.19th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0021
Instructions detailing the administrative process for employees transferring from Derby to Glasgow.20th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0022
Instructions regarding monthly staff transfers to Glasgow, detailing procedures for memos, salary, advances, and travel expenses.20th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0023
Refund request for the purchase of rat poison for the Clan Foundry, Belper.20th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0024
Telegram sent by Robotham arranging a meeting for Salt at the Derby Works.20th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0025
List of men from the Clan Foundry who submitted forms for the compulsory registration of engineers.21th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0026
Requesting full particulars of the body steel required for purchase.25th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0027
Official order for four packets of Plasticene.26th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0028
Internal memorandum announcing the reclassification of the 'Chassis Division' and 'Aero Production Departments'.26th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0029
Security and access control procedures for the Clan Foundry premises.28th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0030
Notice regarding the removal of tools from the tool kits of experimental cars.29th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0031
Telegram from Blackstone to Robotham regarding a delayed arrival in Derby.3rd Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0032
Testimonial letter regarding care at Manor House Hospital, distributed by the Hospital Fund Association.19th Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0033
Letter requesting a collection box for a flag sale to raise money for a soldiers' comfort and smoke fund.12th Aug 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0034
Letter in response to a request for a collection for local servicemen.14th Aug 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0035
Telegram from Robotham regarding a change in travel plans.2nd Oct 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0036
Note from boilermakers David Dow & Sons regarding the availability and future pricing of boiler plates.3rd Sep 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0037
Invitation to lunch with the Directors at the Works on September 5th.3rd Sep 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0038
Requiring a signature on any correspondence with outside firms that commits the company to expenditure.9th Oct 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0039
Procedure for handling and transporting original drawings.25th Sep 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0040
Internal request to place an order with Sanderson & Holmes for valve washers and master cylinder cups.29th Sep 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0041
Duplication of prefix letters used for drawing numbers.1st Oct 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0042
Letter to J.R. Roberts returning a table and declining to answer questions due to wartime conditions.4th Oct 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0043
Letter to David Elley, Ltd., regarding the change of ownership and function of the Clan Foundry premises in Belper.30th Oct 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0044
Internal notice encouraging employees to join the Hospital Fund Association.30th Sep 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0045
Letter from Associated Industrial Consultants to W.A. Robotham regarding a discussion with Mr. Hives.31th Oct 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0046
Letter from P. R. Wace of Associated Industrial Consultants to R. Rowbotham arranging a business meeting.22th Oct 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0047
Letter declining the services of a consultant firm due to an existing high workload.28th Oct 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0048
Request from Hinckley Technical College for a demonstration or old engine for their automobile laboratory.1st Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0049
Query regarding the top speed of a Silver Ghost (Armoured Car) and the formula for calculating road speeds.1st Jul 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0050
Letter requesting clarification to settle a controversy regarding tyre size.12th Nov 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0051
Letter to an R.A.F. Corporal regarding the maximum speed of a Silver Ghost armoured car.12th Nov 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0052
A Shardlow telephone account invoice being sent in error and needing to be checked and passed for payment.18th Nov 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0053
Letter to the Auxiliary Fire Service enclosing a blueprint of a car engine in section for instruction classes.6th Dec 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0054
Letter from an Auxiliary Fireman requesting sectional drawings for lectures.26th Nov 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0055
Letter from a chauffeur requesting sectional drawings of an engine.30th Nov 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0056
Statement of estimated funds for the Hospital Fund Association's Derby Account.30th Nov 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0057
Notice to members of the Welfare Thrift Society regarding Christmas withdrawal application deadlines.5th Dec 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0058
Statement for subscribers of the Pension Fund's investments and interest as of 31st October 1940.2nd Dec 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0059
Requesting advice on the policy for making local cash purchases to avoid delays, rather than using the Order Office.18th Nov 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0060
Announcing the relocation of the 2-Stroke Division and their new telephone numbers.2nd Dec 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0061
Letter from The Chatwood Safe Co. Limited acknowledging an order for two Fireproof Containers for Drawings and advising of the delivery schedule.11th Dec 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0062
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. offering sub-contracting services for small electric motors and assemblies for aircraft applications.16th Dec 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0063
To the Sub-Contract Dept. regarding a letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. and potential work.20th Dec 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0064
Letter from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Limited offering sub-contracting services for aircraft components.16th Dec 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0065
Cover memo listing original engineering tracings for various engine components.20th Dec 1940Box 143 \ 2  scan0066
Note providing the address of a specialist, J.E.R. MacDonagh.1st Jan 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0067
Letter from Ronald Gossman proposing a car design with twin engines similar to Captain George Eyston's Thunderbolt.12th Jan 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0068
Letter to R. Cossman Esq. rejecting two drawings he had submitted.23th Jan 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0069
Handling of accounts for a journey.19th Jan 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0070
Parcel No.72 containing a list of prints for storage at Ashby.7th Jan 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0071
Letter to Diamond Motors Ltd. requesting a catalogue for 'Graiseley' trailers.30th Jan 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0072
Request to issue a covering order for the repair of two stopwatches.31th Jan 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0073
Requesting to book in two stop watches that have been repaired.31th Jan 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0074
The discontinuation of the L.M.S. train service between Belper and Derby for staff.29th Jan 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0075
Letter from the London Midland and Scottish Railway Company regarding the discontinuation of train services for workpeople.27th Jan 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0076
Circular outlining the revised policy on the employment of aliens for contractors during a skilled labour shortage.9th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0077
Telephone message regarding strips ready for collection for Mr. Robotham from SUMMERS.10th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0078
Telegram received by telephone regarding strips ready for collection.10th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0079
Telegram received by telephone advising that strips for Mr Robotham are ready for collection.12th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0080
Telegram advising Mr Robotham that material strips are now ready for collection.2nd Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0081
Letter to The Tempered Spring Co. Ltd. requesting four sample suspension springs based on their recommendations.6th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0082
The contents of a small crate received from Messrs. Park Ward.6th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0083
Letter from Diamond Motors responding to an inquiry for trailers and promoting their 'Graiseley' electric truck.3rd Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0084
Teleprinter message requesting travel and accommodation arrangements for Mr. Robotham.5th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0085
Letter confirming dispatch of an Instruction Book and diagrams for a Wraith car.7th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0086
Dispatch of a Wraith Instruction Book with prints and diagrams.5th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0087
Request from a Major in the Guards Brigade for diagrams to aid in teaching motor transport.13th Jan 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0088
Cover letter returning correspondence and providing a reply regarding the Bentley V.10th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0089
Forwarding a customer's technical questions about a Bentley V.5th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0090
Letter from a motorist asking technical questions about the new Mark 5 model.1st Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0091
Letter responding to queries about various car components including valve seats, flywheel mounting, and suspension.9th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0092
Supply of green folders for reports.10th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0093
Complaining about the inefficiency of the teleprinter service between Derby, Glasgow and Crewe.11th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0094
The issuance of a new identity disc.14th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0095
Handling and distribution of identity discs for various personnel.15th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0096
Letter of thanks to Mrs. G.H. Whyman for her help with a Model Demonstration.19th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0097
Confirmation of despatch of parts to the Glasgow factory for special test purposes.22th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0098
Dispatch note listing prints sent in Parcel No. 73 for storage at Ashby.22th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0099
Telegram from Wilks to Rowbotham to reschedule a meeting in Derby for the week after next.22th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0100
Letter from the Experimental Department to the Canadian M.T. Depot regarding a misdirected item.22th Feb 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0101


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