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Abandoning a test on Intava I.A.A.716 oil and discussing test results of a similar oil, I.A.A.741.8th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0063
Letter from Geo. H. Glover proposing a resilient spring wheel design as an alternative to pneumatic tyres.8th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0064
List of advantages for a resilient spring wheel.9th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0065
Arranging for the daily collection of outward correspondence from Park Leys.9th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0066
Request for particulars on the Hydra-matic transmission used by Oldsmobile for their 1940 cars.9th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0067
Letter to Sir Alexander Roger regarding the basis of car taxation.9th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0068
Letter to Geo. H. Glover, Esq. declining interest in a resilient spring wheel design.11th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0069
Reservation request for three rooms for a Sunday night at The County Hotel, Salisbury.29th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0070
Announcing a revised list of department numbers.29th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0071
Listing department numbers for Chassis, Aero, and Indirect divisions, superseding all previous lists.19th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0072
List of departments with their corresponding numbers, foremen/chargehands, and remarks.19th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0073
List of machine shop departments, their numbers, and assigned foremen or chargehands.19th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0074
List of departments within the Fitting No.6 Shop, detailing responsibilities, foremen, and remarks.19th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0075
List of factory departments with their corresponding numbers, foremen, and operational notes.19th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0076
List of factory departments with their assigned numbers, foremen or chargehands, and remarks.19th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0077
List of department numbers, names, and assigned foremen/chargehands for the Aero and Machining divisions.19th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0078
List of departments and assigned foremen for fitting work in No.2 Shop, The Dump and Top Test.19th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0079
List of departments with their numbers, assigned foremen or chargehands, and remarks.19th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0080
List of factory departments with their corresponding department numbers, foremen, and remarks.19th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0081
List of indirect departments with their corresponding department numbers and foremen or chargehands.19th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0082
List of factory departments with their corresponding department numbers and foremen/chargehands.13th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0083
To superintendents and foremen detailing adjustments to weekend overtime working hours for day and night shifts.13th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0084
Outlining the procedure for charging for private telephone calls.15th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0085
Identifying the only worker under 21 in the Experimental Garage.16th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0086
The current President or Secretary of the Merlin Motor Club.16th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0087
Procedure for making private telephone calls.20th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0088
Letter to Samuel Gill & Sons asking for clarification of the correct department to address.25th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0089
The status of the 'Merlin Motor Club', a side line of the apprentices association.24th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0090
Requesting to second Tom Worth's application to join the I.A.E.30th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0091
Requesting an immediate list of all employees in the Garage with their check numbers.30th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0092
Outlining the procedure for visits by outside representatives to the Car Division.30th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0093
Letter from Sir Alexander Roger's office acknowledging receipt of a previous letter.12th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0094
Supplier visits, equipment orders, job progress, and staffing updates.15th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0095
Oil filters, personnel, car and marine engine projects, and a crankshaft issue.19th Jan 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0096
Instructing that all queries regarding dimensions on detail drawings be referred to the author.1st Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0097
Outlining remarks and procedures for a new type of List of Parts (LOP) for experimental schemes.1st Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0098
Parts list for detachable clutch and brake pedals for a Bentley V.1st Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0099
Dimensional queries on detail drawings.3rd Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0100
Approving the arrangement for a revised L.O.P. system and instructing to proceed.5th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0101
Modifications to spot lamps and cigarette lighter handles on experimental cars.7th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0102
Corrections and additions to department numbers.8th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0103
Note instructing that confidential reports for SR must be routed via Rm, not directly to the Mailing Department.9th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0104
Requesting the location of a report on camshaft vibration in Wraith and Bentley V models.12th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0105
To the Mailing Department regarding the redirection of correspondence for Mr. Abbott Anderson.13th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0106
Arranging a visit from Mr. Banks to discuss sparking plugs and information from his recent trip to America.14th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0107
Arrangements for aircraft flying over the Derby works for anti-aircraft co-operation.14th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0108
Letter regarding a trip to Derby to work on sparking plugs and arrange a meeting.15th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0109
Meeting to discuss lead coated bearings.19th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0110
Letter from an employee regarding sick leave due to tonsillitis.19th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0111
Outlining the required periodic inspections for new chassis designs at 5,000-mile intervals.21th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0112
Letter detailing the availability of used and new Bentley cars for sale to Mr. Abbott-Anderson.21th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0113
Directive regarding the rules of operation for the Belper bus service.24th Feb 1930Box 143 \ 3  scan0114
Lecture and paper by Dr Walter on the subject of Alternative Motor Fuels.24th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0115
Requesting to add G. Collin to the Experimental Garage driving list and arrange insurance.27th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0116
Telegram instructing the Experimental Department to leave a car at the station tonight.27th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0117
Dismissing the topic of alternative motor fuels due to a halt in motor car sales.28th Feb 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0118
Programme of work and proposals for staffing the Marine and car engine sections.8th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0119
Work list detailing tasks for the Phantom, Ripplet, Rippletto, Cresta, and Corniche models.8th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0120
Numbered list of general engineering tasks and modifications for various car models.8th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0121
List of design and project tasks for car modifications, a 'Myth' engine, and a marine unit.8th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0122
Letter to T.C. Worth regarding a sample of an ingenious file.8th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0123
Letter from the Rolls-Royce Club chasing an unpaid subscription fee.8th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0124
Letter from an employee notifying of absence due to sickness.16th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0125
Internal request to order various sizes of reamers.12th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0126
Letter to a coachbuilder enquiring about sourcing a small blueprint machine to speed up printing for rush jobs.12th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0127
Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. responding to an enquiry about blue print machines.15th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0128
Notice to all officials, superintendents, and foremen regarding a revised bus service timetable.13th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0129
Request for the number of men employed by age group for a schedule of reserved occupations.15th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0130
Internal order request for various sizes of reamers.16th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0131
Letter from Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories postponing a meeting due to war work.18th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0132
To all officials regarding a new system of post bags between Derby, Crewe, and Glasgow.18th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0133
Listing drawings that have been issued and sent.19th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0134
Letter to Mr. B.A. Green confirming an appointment at the Works.19th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0135
Requesting drawings PL.139 be reduced in scale and for transparent positives to be obtained.19th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0136
Satirical newsletter, No. 17 from Mr. Pobottle, discussing the Aeronautical Inspection Directorate (A.I.D.).14th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0137
Alteration to a list of prefix letters for drawing numbers.27th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0138
Preliminary list of prefix letters used with drawing numbers and their corresponding departments.27th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0139
Preliminary list of prefix letters used with drawing numbers, Sheet No. 2.27th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0140
Preliminary list defining the prefix letters used in drawing numbers and their corresponding departments.20th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0141
Letter regarding the cancellation of a Rolls Royce Club subscription due to a member joining the Forces.20th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0142
Letter to R. Barrington Esq. of Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories, confirming a postponed visit.20th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0143
Urgent request for operation sheets for a Wheelcase part for despatch to America.21th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0144
Letter to reschedule a proposed visit to Derby to a Tuesday.21th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0145
The closing lines and signature of a handwritten letter.27th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0146
The annual election for the Welfare Amenities Society Management Committee.27th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0147
Transmittal memo listing attached drawings and schemes issued in other memos.27th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0148
Delays in posting letters and a proposal to post important letters directly.30th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0149
Official takeover of the Morris Van - Ex Lillie Hall stock.30th Mar 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0150
Working hours for boys under sixteen to comply with Home Office regulations.1st Apr 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0151
Letter of apology regarding an enquiry about an architect's job at Crewe.1st Apr 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0152
Notification from Customs & Excise regarding a detained letter packet from the U.S.A.4th Apr 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0153
Request for one dozen 1½d. stamps for the Experimental Department General Office.1st Apr 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0154
Cover note detailing drawings sent with accompanying memos.1st Apr 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0155
Letter to The Daily Telegraph to countermand instructions for the insertion of an advertisement.2nd Apr 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0156
Short memo to HPS confirming that drawings have been sent.2nd Apr 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0157
Letter from Rotol Airscrews regarding the use of a cold chamber for investigations on 'shrunk-on' blade root adaptors.3rd Apr 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0158
Being shorthanded with clerical staff, resulting in a backlog of work.5th Apr 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0159
Covering memo sending drawings issued in attached memos.5th Apr 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0160
Distributing a bibliography concerning the properties and testing of rubber at low temperatures.5th Apr 1940Box 143 \ 3  scan0161
Report listing references on the properties and testing of rubber at low temperatures.10th Mar 1938Box 143 \ 3  scan0162


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