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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 G.R. Minchin of Messrs Peto and Radford Ltd. regarding potential travel plans and a delayed return.23th Aug 1940Box 156 \ 4  scan0120
Letter to G.R.N. Minchin of Messrs Peto & Radford Ltd. arranging a meeting for Tuesday, September 3rd.25th Aug 1940Box 156 \ 4  scan0121
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford concerning meeting arrangements and a trip to Scotland.26th Aug 1940Box 156 \ 4  scan0122
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford confirming a meeting with W.A. Robotham.27th Aug 1940Box 156 \ 4  scan0123
Letter of apology to G.N. Minchin of Messrs Peto & Radford Ltd for a missed appointment.5th Sep 1940Box 156 \ 4  scan0124
Letter from Peto & Radford to W.A. Robotham regarding a discussion about 'Moore's device' and its performance.6th Sep 1940Box 156 \ 4  scan0125
Cover memo discussing a letter and drawing regarding Turbo Transmitters for a rationalised automobile.26th Sep 1940Box 156 \ 4  scan0126
Letter discussing progress and solutions for fitting a proposed transmitter, possibly to a vehicle's gearbox or engine.6th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 4  scan0127
Letter from Turbo Transmitters Ltd. discussing fitting a hydraulic transmitter to a car.19th Sep 1940Box 156 \ 4  scan0128
Letter to G.R. Minchin of Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding a delay with a torque converter and a request for a servo drive.12th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 4  scan0129
Letter to Turbo Transmitters Ltd. requesting detailed drawings for installing a Turbo Transmitter in a Bentley Chassis.12th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 4  scan0130
Letter outlining the requirements and modifications necessary to install a Turbo-Transmitter into a Bentley chassis.12th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 4  scan0131
Cover letter regarding the enclosure of a letter about a Turbo-Transmitter installation on a Bentley Chassis.12th Nov 1940Box 156 \ 4  scan0132
Explaining the calculation of engine r.p.m. figures based on various tyre rolling circle measurements for an attached chart.27th Sep 1943Box 156 \ 4  scan0133
Table comparing axle ratios, tyre sizes, rolling circles, and engine RPM for various cars.3rd Nov 1943Box 156 \ 4  scan0134
Chart showing engine R.P.M. for various cars at 60 M.P.H.3rd Nov 1943Box 156 \ 4  scan0135
Comparison table of engine RPM at 60 MPH for various cars based on tyre size and axle ratio.3rd Nov 1943Box 156 \ 4  scan0136
Order for various Dunlop Fort tyres and spare tubes.4th Jan 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0001
Internal request to order eight Dunlop Fort Canadian tyre covers.12th Jan 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0002
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss modified tread pattern tyres.21th Jan 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0003
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd. regarding the delayed testing of Modified Tread Pattern Tyres.22th Jan 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0004
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. proposing a change of meeting date to discuss a modified tread tyre.23th Jan 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0005
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd confirming a meeting to discuss modified tread tyres.25th Jan 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0006
The return of twelve unsuitable tyre covers and tubes received in error from the Dunlop Co.28th Jan 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0007
Meeting with Dunlop Tyre Co. regarding the testing and development of new silent tread tyres.1st Feb 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0008
Photograph comparing two different tire tread patterns.1st Feb 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0009
Close-up photograph of two stacked tyres, focusing on the tread pattern and sidewall markings.4th Feb 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0010
The testing and potential production of new silent tread tyres.4th Feb 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0011
Receipt of Heavy Duty Motor Covers from the Dunlop Rubber Co. without a requisition.8th Feb 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0012
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding contacting their French factory about a car under test.8th Feb 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0013
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Coy Ltd regarding tyre testing and the return of a specific tyre.9th Feb 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0014
Request to order five Heavy Duty Dunlop Motor Covers with Canadian pattern silent tread.10th Feb 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0015
Letter from Dunlop accepting an offer to examine tyres at 2,000-mile intervals and acknowledging the return of a specific tyre.10th Feb 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0016
Tyre sizes for certain chassis and forwarding a communication from the Dunlop Company.2nd Mar 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0017
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing the effects of different tyre and rim diameters on tyre life.1st Mar 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0018
Copy of a letter from The Dunlop Rubber Company, Erdington to Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd.1st Mar 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0019
Dunlop tyre options and availability for Peregrine and Bensport chassis.3rd Mar 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0020
Proposal for ordering two sets of Peregrine wire wheels and tyres, with details from Dunlop on the available tyre type.15th Mar 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0021
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming receipt of prints and discussing tyre specifications.12th Mar 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0022
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. arranging an inspection for a set of Canadian Type Tread tyres after completing a 2,700-mile test run.1st Apr 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0023
Requesting an order for Dunlop tyres and tubes to be sent to a location in France for chassis 19-EX.4th Apr 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0024
Letter from Dunlop arranging an inspection of experimental car tyres after completing 2,700 miles.5th Apr 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0025
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. arranging for a car to be available for Mr. F. E. Smith to examine the tyres.6th Apr 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0026
Requesting confirmation on the satisfactory performance of new tyres after testing.12th Apr 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0027
Noise issues with new Dunlop tread tyres and seeking an opinion on different types.13th Apr 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0028
Performance and noise levels of new Dunlop M.A.1 and M.A.2 tread tyres.14th Apr 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0029
Graphs showing the power consumption of pneumatic tyres under varying load, speed, and pressure.11th May 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0030
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. arranging an inspection of Canadian Type Tread tyres after a 5,000-mile test.11th May 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0031
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a new tyre mould for a 20/25 HP demonstration car.13th May 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0032
Comparative silence and wear tests on various Dunlop tyre treads.23th May 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0033
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. chasing for comments on the production of a tyre mould for the 20/25 HP chassis.24th May 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0034
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the testing and properties of MA.1 and MA.2 type tyres.25th May 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0035
Comparative silence and non-skid tests between Dunlop MA.1 and MA.2 tyres.25th May 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0036
Request to order tyres from the Dunlop Rubber Co.26th May 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0037
Standardization of M.A.2. tyres and sourcing them from Dunlop.26th May 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0038
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Company Ltd. requesting a set of four M.A.2. type tread tyres for a 40/50 HP vehicle.26th May 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0039
Communication regarding the readiness and testing of Dunlop MA.2 tyres.26th May 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0040
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the production status and delivery timelines for tyre moulds and tyres.28th May 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0041
Letter to Mr. Hives announcing the writer's departure from their role and continuation of liaison work in a part-time capacity.10th Jun 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0042
Urgent request for six Dunlop Buttress Tread tyres for car 19-EX.13th Jun 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0043
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in tyre production and adoption of the MA.2 pattern.17th Jun 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0044
Trial of Goodyear tyres and the decision to standardize Dunlop MA-2 tyres.20th Jun 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0045
From ROY to Hs. regarding Dunlop Company proceeding with new tyre moulds for testing.21th Jun 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0046
Confirming no objection to using M.A.2 tyres as standard once available.22th Jun 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0047
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting tyres for experimental purposes.27th Jun 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0048
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the delivery schedule of tyres.28th Jun 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0049
Requesting the urgent supply of racing tyres for Brooklands tests.7th Jul 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0050
Ordering new Dunlop tyres for a car in France due to wear in hot weather.10th Jul 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0051
Order for two new Dunlop Buttress tread tyres for car 19-EX in France.12th Jul 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0052
Dispatch of Dunlop racing tyres for Brooklands tests and their recommended inflation pressure.14th Jul 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0053
Message to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the price and availability of tyres.16th Jul 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0054
Telegram regarding the availability and price of new tread 19-inch Dunlop tyres.16th Oct 1944Box 157 \ 1  scan0055
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch and availability of tyres.20th Jul 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0056
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in the production and dispatch of a sample set of 7.00-20 MA.2. pattern tyres.22th Jul 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0057
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of tyres for an endurance run.25th Jul 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0058
To amend an order for M.A.2 6' x 19' tyres after an over-delivery from Dunlops.25th Jul 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0059
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery of five 7.00-20 WA.2. type covers and apologising for a delay.29th Jul 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0060
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of 7 x 20' tyres with MA.2 type treads.10th Aug 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0061
Choice between Dunlop Silent and Buttressed tread tyres for chassis, particularly for overseas conditions.6th Sep 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0062
Order for five sets of tyres and tubes for a Peregrine.8th Sep 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0063
Invoices for Dunlop tyres received by the Experimental Department without an official order.17th Sep 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0064
Retention of silent tread tyres for experimental testing.19th Sep 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0065
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting recommendations on the running direction of M.A.2. type tread tyres.22th Sep 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0066
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the correct fitting direction for MA.2 type tread tyres and an offer to correct tyres fitted in reverse on Mr. Royce's car.26th Sep 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0067
Sketch detailing the recommended direction for a tyre tread pattern.24th Sep 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0068
Cover note attaching Dunlop Co's recommendations on the running direction of M.A.2 type tread tyres.27th Sep 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0069
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. advising on the correct directional fitting of MA.2 Type Tread Tyres.26th Sep 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0070
Sketch illustrating the recommended direction for a specific tyre tread pattern.24th Sep 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0071
Standardisation of a new type of tyre tread to replace the existing silent tread.16th Aug 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0072
Costing and approval routing slip, likely the reverse side of a part standardisation form.18th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 1  scan0073
Photographic comparison of two different tyre treads, labelled MA1 and MA2.20th May 1943Box 157 \ 1  scan0074
Photograph showing a close-up of two vehicle tires and their tread patterns.25th Oct 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0075
Request to order and send six Dunlop Fort Tyres and Tubes to a hotel in France.25th Oct 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0076
Internal request to order five Dunlop tyres, specifying the size and preferred tread type.3rd Nov 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0077
Confirming receipt of six Dunlop tyres, listing their serial numbers and the cost of carriage.13th Nov 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0078
Correcting a typographical error for the carriage cost of tyres from £7.0.0 to £5.0.0.15th Nov 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0079
Request to Dunlops to send two inner tubes for Sir Henry Royce's car to West Wittering.23th Dec 1932Box 157 \ 1  scan0080
Request to order six 5.50 X 18' Dunlop Buttressed tread tyres for a Peregrine.17th Mar 1933Box 157 \ 1  scan0081
The immediate order of Dunlop tyres and bands for a car travelling to France.1st May 1933Box 157 \ 1  scan0082
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and road testing of various tyres.20th Apr 1933Box 157 \ 1  scan0083


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