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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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Personal memo regarding forwarding a letter via the Citizens' Advice Bureau and Red Cross.8th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0202
Letter to The Automobile Engineer regarding blocks for the Mark V chassis.10th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0203
Letter from 'The Automobile Engineer' offering printing blocks for an article on the 'Bentley Mark V Chassis'.30th Jun 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0204
To all officials regarding the appointment of a new Resident Technical Officer.14th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0205
The acceptance of standard No.726 Gauge for an order from Messrs. Buck & Hickman Ltd.15th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0206
Requesting that an extension telephone for the design staff remain in its current position.15th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0207
To Central Stores about collecting a Starter Motor and Bevel Gear Assembly from Clan Foundry and requesting the future invoice.16th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0208
Letter to Thomas Robinson & Son, Ltd. acknowledging receipt of quotations and catalogues for woodworking machinery.17th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0209
Chasing a list of outstanding precision tools previously requested.18th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0210
Announcing the transfer of Mr. T. Thornton to a liaison role for carburetter supplies.18th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0211
Employee's holiday dates.21th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0212
Request for a supply of low tension black and white cable for production car wiring.22th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0213
Remote delivery of precision tools and suggesting alternative suppliers.22th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0214
Industrial accident prevention bulletin detailing recent prosecutions, safety incentives, and best practices.1st May 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0215
Industrial bulletin detailing factory accident case law and safety recommendations for benzene poisoning.1st May 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0216
Industrial bulletin page from 1941 covering health and safety, focusing on benzene poisoning and summaries of related literature.1st May 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0217
Industrial bulletin from May 1941 discussing workplace accidents, safety procedures, and chemical hazards.1st May 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0218
Requesting overtime payment for workers in department (181) who skipped their tea break for urgent work.24th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0219
Request to the insurance department to send a stamped Health & Pensions card to an employee.28th Aug 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0220
Confirming the dispatch of requested 'Road Tests' for a Lagonda Rapier.30th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0221
Clarifying that a letter intended for a Mr. Groves was misdelivered and should be directed to another Mr. Groves at the Derby Works.31th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0222
Notice to all officials regarding an amendment to the Essential Work Order, extending the validity of provisional certificates.28th Jul 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0223
Communication declining the use of a 39 HP Mercedes Benz for experimental purposes.13th Aug 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0224
Cover note discussing an offer for a 1936 38 HP Mercedes-Benz Coupe.11th Aug 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0225
Letter offering a 1936 Mercedes-Benz Coupe for experimental purposes.7th Aug 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0226
Reorganisation of the Aero Production Drawing Office.11th Aug 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0227
Reorganisation of the Aero Production Drawing Office.11th Aug 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0228
Requesting an individual to deputise on the Selection Board.1st Sep 1941Box 143 \ 2  scan0229
Letter from the Ministry of Aircraft Production regarding a change of Overseer.5th Jan 1942Box 143 \ 2  scan0230
Capabilities and request process for a new Masseeley printing press at the Derby Factory.23th Jan 1942Box 143 \ 2  scan0231
Blank requisition form for Masseely printing services.5th Mar 1942Box 143 \ 2  scan0232
Request for copies of data sheets ADS.1 to ADS.22c and to be kept up to date with future modifications.5th Mar 1942Box 143 \ 2  scan0233
Copy of a telegram relaying a message from Bomber Command about a heavily damaged Lancaster that returned to base, praising its workmanship.21th Apr 1942Box 143 \ 2  scan0234
To all officials regarding new payment procedures for the Directors' Dining Room.9th May 1942Box 143 \ 2  scan0235
Report listing chassis and unit mileage up to 31st January 1944.8th Feb 1944Box 143 \ 2  scan0236
Status report on the progress of various components including gearboxes, an aluminium engine, and pendulum levers.10th Feb 1944Box 143 \ 2  scan0237
List of drawing office equipment required for the P.W.C. Job.10th Feb 1944Box 143 \ 2  scan0238
Letter discussing wartime production challenges, including requisitioned files and a Board of Trade license for prototype chassis materials.10th Feb 1944Box 143 \ 2  scan0239
Announcement regarding the cessation of chassis manufacture and the continuation of research and service facilities during hostilities.1st Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0001
Advertisement page from 'The Autocar' magazine for Riley cars and a Westric car battery charger.1st Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0002
Proposed modifications to sub-contract forms for use at Glasgow.1st Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0003
To the Pattern Shop requesting two boards for the Experimental Garage.2nd Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0004
Letter to Mr. Robotham detailing fuel economy improvements after modifications to a vehicle's choke and throttle.3rd Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0005
Memo discussing vehicle performance, fuel consumption, and potential carburettor adjustments.3rd Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0006
Letter regarding work on a car, including plotting curves and removing a mileage tester.4th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0007
Letter to T.A. Swinden discussing car performance improvements and wishing him a speedy recovery.4th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0008
To superintendents and foremen regarding the process for employees registering for military service.4th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0009
List of reserved occupations and their corresponding minimum age of reservation.4th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0010
List of reserved occupations and the minimum age for exemption from military service.4th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0011
List of reserved occupations with their corresponding minimum age for exemption, continued on page 3.4th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0012
List of reserved occupations with their corresponding minimum age for exemption, continued on page 4.4th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0013
List of reserved occupations and their corresponding minimum age for exemption from military service, continued on page 5.4th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0014
Reminding the Glasgow office to send a sample Vistem card and a proposed record card.4th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0015
New subcontract procedure, including the ordering of various stationery items.4th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0016
Requesting a visit to Toledo Woodhead of Sheffield to report on their capacity for producing steel material.4th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0017
Announcing the establishment of an office at Alvis Motors Ltd., Coventry, to manage suppliers in the district.5th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0018
Confirming the resumption of work in the Experimental Car Garage, requiring the removal of sandbags and inquiring about alternative shelter provisions for personnel.5th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0019
Request to supply 'T' drawings for Vulture engine components for despatch to Mr. Morris of Crewe.5th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0020
Conscription of men for the Armed Forces and the unlikelihood of retaining workers below the scheduled age.6th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0021
Request for the pattern shop to make an aluminium covered table for the Weight Analysis job.6th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0022
Confirming the suitability of stock list and progressive delivery forms.6th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0023
The decision to order separate sub-contract order forms for Derby and Glasgow.7th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0024
Attached programme and chart regarding wheeled conveyances for A.R.P. at R.A.F. fighter aerodromes.8th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0025
Letter to Carter-Parratt Ltd. requesting corrections to sample cards and quotes for cards and cabinets.8th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0026
Urgent follow-up letter requesting a visit with a sample Vistem cabinet.8th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0027
Dispatch of T drawings for the Merlin cylinder block, crankcase, and crankshaft.11th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0028
To Mr. Morris at Crewe listing attached drawings for the Vulture engine.11th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0029
Confirming a visit to Crewe on a Sunday morning.12th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0030
Clarifying that drawings are for the Vulture engine, not the Merlin, and coordinating with 'Sft' to avoid duplicating work.12th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0031
Letter to Mr. Goodwin from the Experimental Department regarding a delay in testing a device due to more urgent work.13th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0032
Note recording a list of prints sent to Mr. Morris Crewe.14th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0033
Instructing the suspension of material storage at the Clan Iron Foundry.14th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0034
The dispatch of a charge forming device.15th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0035
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. inquiring about a substitute for an aero engine cleaning product called Westropol.15th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0036
Covering note to Mr. Morgan in Glasgow regarding prints EB.4098, Sheet I and II.15th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0037
Confirming the supply of 'T' drawings for Vulture engine components to Crewe.15th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0038
Requesting accommodation for surplus chassis parts to free up space for aero material production.18th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0039
Design modifications and advantages of a new subcontract record card.18th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0040
Covering order for Vistem cards and containers for the Subcontract Department.18th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0041
Implementation of new subcontract procedure forms and standard card sizes.18th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0042
List of floor areas in square feet for various departments at the Clan Foundry.18th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0043
Employee registration and exemption under the National Service (Armed Forces) Act of 1939.8th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0044
Notice to employees regarding a clause in the scheme of allowances for those joining H.M. Forces.8th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0045
List of occupations added to the schedule of reserved occupations, along with their reservation age.8th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0046
Reduction in the age of reservation for various occupations.15th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0047
Establishing telephone and electricity services for the Clan Foundry, Laboratory, and Machine Shop.15th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0048
List of electrical supply requirements for a laboratory, detailing amperage and horsepower needs.19th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0049
Christmas and New Year letter from New-Hudson Ltd to Mr. Martindale during the Black-out.19th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0050
Visit to Toledo Woodhead Steel Works to investigate their potential as a steel supplier.21th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0051
Proposal to test a supplier's open hearth steels for quality by machining a batch of camshaft bars.21th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0052
Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding the cleaning of aero engine parts.21th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0053
Procedure for the cleaning of aero engine parts during servicing.21th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0054
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. thanking for information on aero engine cleaning fluid.28th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0055
Specifications for B.T.H. and Lawrence Scott motor-generator sets for supplying D.C. current to test rigs.28th Dec 1939Box 143 \ 3  scan0056
Arranging a liaison meeting with Bristol representatives to discuss engine performance and interchangeability.2nd Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0057
The requirements and suggested procedures for the distribution of blueprints for experimental parts.3rd Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0058
Distribution procedure for specified prints and notes.3rd Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0059
Letter from a customer inquiring about a car's horsepower rating for a potential reduction in licence tax.3rd Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0060
Outlining the new procedure for keeping a complete register of Trade Apprentices.4th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0061
Scrap parts and costs due to chassis design changes.4th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0062


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