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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 Marston Ltd. regarding the elimination of a flange on a car heater and a list of alteration prints for a B.38 radiator.16th Mar 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0220
Letter to John Marston Ltd. confirming a telephone conversation about a radiator modification and engine parts.24th Mar 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0221
From 'Rm' to 'Hs' proposing the sale of an old experimental Phantom III engine unit to Marstons.27th Mar 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0222
Various parts sent to Messrs. John Marston Ltd. in Wolverhampton.29th May 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0223
The electrical components for a Ph.III unit switchboard sent for despatch to Marstons.30th Mar 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0224
Dispatch request for 23 unfinished shutter blades to be sent to Messrs. John Marston Ltd.6th Apr 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0225
Dispute over the invoicing of electrical fitments for a Phantom III engine sent to Marstons.6th Apr 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0226
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding a visit to instruct on a new Wraith 80 radiator.24th Apr 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0227
Proposal to simplify the radiator manufacturing process with supplier John Marston Ltd.26th Apr 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0228
Letter to John Marston Ltd. instructing them to proceed with the Wraith radiator.26th Apr 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0229
Official order be placed for one Wraith radiator.27th Apr 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0230
Letter from John Marston Ltd. seeking clarification on whether to update an existing Wraith 80 radiator or build a new one.27th Apr 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0231
Letter to Birmingham Electric Furnaces Ltd. inquiring about their furnace capacity for copper brazing radiator matrix units.2nd May 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0232
Letter from Birmingham Electric Furnaces Ltd discussing furnace capabilities for brazing radiator cores.4th May 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0233
Letter from John Marston Limited chasing missing engine supporting brackets, exhaust pipe flanges, and spherical washers for a Phantom III Engine.5th May 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0234
Request to despatch two front engine feet to Marstons of Wolverhampton for a Phantom III engine.8th May 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0235
Requesting an official order be passed to John Marstons Ltd for Ripple and Cresta radiators.17th May 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0236
Telegram received by telephone detailing a list of required Wraith car parts and castings.2nd Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0237
Telegram received by telephone listing various automotive parts and numbers.2nd Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0238
The rationalisation programme for radiator bottom tanks to make them suitable for both aluminium and cast iron engines.2nd Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0239
Letter from the Experimental Department to John Marston Ltd. concerning the repair of radiators.2nd Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0240
Letter to John Marstons Ltd. regarding the dispatch of substitute wing stay brackets and collection of a matrix.5th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0241
Requesting an official order for radiator hose from Spot Rubber Co. Derby.6th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0242
The principle points of the Bentley 'Cornich' Radiator construction.17th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0243
Request to make 18 manometer tubes.20th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0244
Official order for various radiators to be placed with John Marston Ltd.20th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0245
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding the production scheme for Silver Dawn, Wraith 80, and Continental radiators.20th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0246
Letter discussing the urgency of radiators versus the completion of the Cresta model.20th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0247
Letter to Messrs. John Marston Ltd. confirming the order of priority for various car radiators.22th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0248
Letter to J. Marston Ltd. regarding production of Bentley V radiators and shutters.22th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0249
Order for Ripple dummy shutters to be placed with John Marstons Ltd.22th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0250
Modifications to the Front Apron & Starting Handle Bracket for the Silver Dawn and Silver Wraith models.26th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0251
Letter from John Marston Ltd. regarding the production of shutters for Bentley V. Radiators.27th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0252
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding a drawing error for a B.V. bottom tank and the dispatch of related parts.27th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0253
Delays in supplying radiators for Cresta, Ripple, and Corniche chassis due to parts shortages.28th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0254
Requesting an official order for B.V. shutters to be placed with John Marston Ltd.29th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0255
Material change for the B.V. filler ring from steel to brass for simplification.29th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0256
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding modifications for 'Corniche' and 'Ripple' radiators and a material change for a filler ring.29th Jun 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0257
Typed memo confirming a meeting change with Steadman of Sunbeam, Wolverhampton.3rd Jul 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0258
Arranging for a Mr. Steadman to collect parts for a Ripple Radiator.10th Jul 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0259
The urgent dispatch of Ripple Radiator Parts to a supplier.10th Jul 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0260
Development and testing of a pressure cooling system, including various components.11th Jul 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0261
Covering order to John Marston Ltd. for a Ripplet radiator.13th Jul 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0262
Letter to John Marstons Ltd. detailing modifications to radiator mountings for the Silver Dawn and Silver Wraith, and a new 'Ripplet' radiator design.13th Jul 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0263
Page 2 of a letter confirming that an official order will be sent.13th Jul 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0264
Letter to John Marston Ltd. modifying a radiator order to prioritise the Wraith 80 for chassis 33.G.7.9th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0265
Letter from John Marston Limited confirming a visit and listing required parts for an A.T. Radiator.15th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0266
Correspondence to John Marston Ltd. regarding production car heaters, radiators and a drawing office mistake.16th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0267
Tests on a Mark III versus a Mark V heater matrix, recommending the adoption of the Mark III.16th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0268
Request to The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. for sample hoses for radiator connections due to failures in pressure cooling experiments.19th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0269
Letter from a rubber manufacturer regarding the failure of radiator hose connections during testing.21th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0270
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding a stiff car heater fan spindle and an enquiry about manufacturing a pressure cooling radiator.21th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0271
Requesting the dispatch of a water hose to Messrs. Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. for examination.22th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0272
Letter from the Experimental Department to The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. about a failed hose.22th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0273
Letter concerning a failed sample hose connection and the preparation of new approval samples.23th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0274
Letter to The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting the production of two sets of three different hoses.25th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0275
Official order for radiators and hose connections from various suppliers.25th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0276
Letter from John Marston Ltd requesting an official order for modification work on a Bentley V radiator.25th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0277
Visit to John Marstons discussing corrosion issues and potential solutions for the Phantom III engine.25th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0278
The development and modification of car components including radiators, heaters, corrosion inhibitors, and a yoke.25th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0279
Construction of SCD.1179 by Marstons.25th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0280
Letter from The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co Ltd regarding sample hose connections.29th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0281
Letter from The Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co Ltd confirming the dispatch of straight hose samples for testing.30th Aug 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0282
Letter from a supplier inquiring about an inspection report for hose samples and tests on part number E.B.3748.18th Sep 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0283
Letter to Messrs. John Marston Ltd. responding to queries about the Silver Dawn radiator.29th Sep 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0284
Letter to John Marston Ltd. clarifying details on radiator straps and the Ripplet radiator.29th Sep 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0285
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding the progress of chassis radiator orders and potential modifications.18th Oct 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0286
The delivery status of experimental Ripplet and Silver Dawn radiators.26th Oct 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0287
Letter to John Marston Ltd. requesting a list of their standard radiator matrix thicknesses.1st Nov 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0288
The despatch of two sets of radiator parts to Messrs. John Marston Ltd.1st Nov 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0289
Visit to Hucknall discussing modifications and developments for aero engine radiators.12th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0290
Cabin heating and wind tunnel testing procedures.12th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0291
Visit to supplier John Marston regarding the status of experimental radiators and car heaters.8th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0292
Heater fans, radiator performance, and corrosion issues in cooling systems.15th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0293
Engine cooling system issues including corrosion, cost analysis, and a test plant.15th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0294
Preliminary report from John Marston Limited on oil cooler tests carried out on a test plant.1st Dec 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0295
Experimental range of results from tests conducted on an R.A.E. oil cooler for the 'Hercules III' engine.1st Dec 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0296
Guide on the care and servicing of car radiator systems.1st Dec 1939Box 150 \ 2  scan0297
Radiator cleaning procedures, the use of non-freezing solutions, and water pump packing maintenance.23th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0298
Official order request to John Marston for a car heater, radiator shell, and shutters.23th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0299
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding the modification of radiators due to war conditions.25th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0300
Letter to Morris Motors' Radiator Division regarding the construction and testing of a new radiator matrix on a Bentley motor car.25th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0301
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding a Wraith 80 inner radiator unit for a Silver Phantom and repairs to a Bentley V radiator.25th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0302
Letter to Searle Radiator Ltd. proposing to test Aero Division radiator matrices on a Bentley motor car.26th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0303
Letter from The Searle Radiator Company Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss an enquiry.29th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0304
Letter from Morris Motors Radiators Branch discussing the manufacturing and development of fin and tube radiators for motor cars versus aircraft.30th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0305
Continuation letter from Morris Motors regarding the study of blueprints for a suitable Radiator Core.30th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0306
Request from The Searle Radiator Company for a copy of a misplaced letter they received from Rolls-Royce.30th Jan 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0307
Letter to The Searle Radiator Co. Ltd. arranging a visit for Mr. C. Searle.1st Feb 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0308
Letter to Messrs. Morris Motors Ltd. regarding an arrangement for Mr. Edwards to visit.2nd Feb 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0309
Requesting an official order for two Bentley V inner radiator units from Searle Radiator Co. Ltd.6th Feb 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0310
Letter from Morris Motors regarding a meeting arrangement for Mr. Edwards.7th Feb 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0311
Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning a delay in dispatching a Thermostatic Pressure Release Valve.7th Feb 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0312
Short typed message regarding a cancelled appointment for Edwards due to illness.9th Feb 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0313
Requesting the despatch of radiator and valve parts to The Searle Radiator Co. Ltd.20th Feb 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0314
Letter to The Searle Radiator Co. Ltd. regarding parts for experimental radiators.10th Feb 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0315
Letter from John Marston Ltd. regarding the modification of a Silver Dawn radiator into a Wraith 80.14th Feb 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0316
Letter to Morris Motors Ltd. apologising for a missed appointment and rescheduling.14th Feb 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0317
Confirming a request for prints of experimental BV radiators for the Searle Radiator Co.27th Feb 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0318
Letter to John Marston Ltd. enclosing prints for the Ripple Radiator shell.27th Feb 1940Box 150 \ 2  scan0319


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