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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 from Dunlop Rubber Co. confirming receipt of an adaptor for splining and promising a future update on price and delivery.20th Sep 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0300
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. confirming the dispatch of four special test tyres.22th Sep 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0301
Telex message declining an invitation to the Brooklands races.23th Sep 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0302
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a meeting at Brooklands.23th Sep 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0303
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the delivery of moulds and sample availability for 7.00-17 Fort 'C' Type Covers.29th Sep 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0304
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the ordering of tyres and querying tyre pressures.30th Sep 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0305
Invoices from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd for tyres and tubes and seeking approval for payment.3rd Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0306
Letter from Dunlop about the availability and cushioning properties of 7.00-17 Fort 'C' type tyres.3rd Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0307
The allocation of items and an order for extra Dunlops covers and tubes.7th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0308
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing tyre rolling resistance and requesting further high-speed testing up to 100 m.p.h.6th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0309
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. about testing noisy tyres on a Wraith model and requesting further samples.6th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0310
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. discussing tyre pressure specifications and the production of new tyre types.7th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0311
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. acknowledging a previous letter and stating the matter is being investigated by their Test House.7th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0312
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding a production delay of Fort 'C' type covers.7th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0313
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. confirming the dispatch of Fort 'C' type tyres and receipt of a new order.13th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0314
Order of Dunlop Fort Silent covers and tubes for experimental use.14th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0315
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the limitations of their Highfield dynamometer for high-speed tyre testing.17th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0316
Letter from Dunlop regarding the branding of 7.00-17 Fort 'C' type tyres with 'YR' instead of '4-ply'.20th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0317
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. to confirm a meeting appointment.26th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0318
Invoice from The Dunlop Rubber Co. for Dunlop Fort Covers.26th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0319
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. discussing high-speed tyre 'puckering' and enclosing a test photograph from 1926.28th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0320
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing a photograph of tyre vibration at 120 mph.31th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0321
Requesting an order to be issued for tyres received from the Dunlop Co.31th Oct 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0322
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming receipt of tyres from an order.2nd Nov 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0323
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an issue with fulfilling an order for four Fort '90' pattern tyres.3rd Nov 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0324
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. clarifying a misunderstanding about the pattern of tyres supplied for steering tests.4th Nov 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0325
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. clarifying an order for four special experimental tyres.5th Nov 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0326
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the unavailability of old '90' pattern tyres for testing.8th Nov 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0327
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an investigation into tyre inflation for wheel discs.28th Nov 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0328
Letter from Dunlop regarding the progress of investigations into a modified valve arrangement for covering discs.29th Nov 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0329
Covering order for six new tyres to be sent to the Paris Depot.3rd Dec 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0330
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the despatch of new pattern tyres and tubes to the Paris Depot for testing.6th Dec 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0331
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. requesting feedback on supplied special angle tyres and wheels.19th Dec 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0332
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding a delay in tyre testing due to adverse weather conditions making the skidpan unusable.21th Dec 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0333
Requesting information on the maximum axle loads for tyre sizes used on all chassis.28th Dec 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0334
Letter to Dunlop Ltd. requesting racing covers and tubes for high-speed track work.28th Dec 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0335
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an order for inner tubes with aero valves.29th Dec 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0336
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. confirming the dispatch of racing tyres and tubes for testing.29th Dec 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0337
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. confirming a tyre order and advising of a substitution for a specific tyre type.29th Dec 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0338
Safe loads for various tyre sizes according to the Dunlop chart.30th Dec 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0339
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an arrangement drawing for a new 6.50 x 16 tyre valve.30th Dec 1938Box 157 \ 2  scan0340
Confirming the order and receipt of various road racing tyres and tubes from Dunlop.2nd Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0001
Letter from the Experimental Department to Dunlops Ltd. requesting tyre covers and tubing.2nd Jan 1938Box 157 \ 3  scan0002
Letter from Dunlop regarding the unsuitability of an Aero valve no. 7066 for road use on a 6.50-16 tyre and wheel arrangement.3rd Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0003
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming an order for tyres and clarifying the specifications.5th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0004
To Mr. Alvey regarding a slip from Messrs. Dunlops for experimental tyres.7th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0005
Letter from Dunlop regarding the return and analysis of 6.50-16 4 ply tyre covers.10th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0006
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. concerning the urgent dispatch of racing tyres and tubes to Paris.17th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0007
The second page of a letter from Dunlop Rubber Company Limited.18th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0008
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co.Ltd. requesting different types of racing tyres for power loss testing.18th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0009
Requesting a covering order for road racing covers and tubes from Dunlop for the Paris Depot.18th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0010
Confidential letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding tyres for a high-speed test.19th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0011
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. about unusual eccentric tyre wear on a test car.24th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0012
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the power loss characteristics of racing versus normal tyres and arranging to supply samples for dynamometer testing.26th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0013
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. discussing the construction, power loss, and availability of racing tyres compared to standard tyres.26th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0014
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the supply of 6.50-16 tyres for comparison.26th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0015
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. concerning unusual tyre tread wear and out of balance factors.26th Jan 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0016
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of tyres and tubes to Paris.2nd Feb 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0017
Letter from Dunlop regarding the supply of two types of tyres for power consumption tests.9th Feb 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0018
Letter from Dunlop enquiring about the status of tyre testing on a Bentley chassis in France.10th Feb 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0019
Order for 5 Dunlop Fort 7 x 16 tyre covers.10th Feb 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0020
Request to order specific quantities and types of India Super and Dunlop Super tyre covers.13th Feb 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0021
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. inquiring about tests on special equipment and wheels.14th Feb 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0022
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the inability to test certain tyres due to a waterlogged skid pan and the abandonment of other wheel and tyre combinations for the Wraith chassis.15th Feb 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0023
Official order to be placed with Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for road racing covers.20th Feb 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0024
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting a pair of track tyres for dynamometer power curve testing.21th Feb 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0025
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the supply of tyres, power consumption test procedures, and a proposed visit for further discussion.22th Feb 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0026
Methodology for power consumption tests on tyres using a Highfield Dynamometer.2nd Feb 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0027
Procedure for measuring power consumption and calculating the energy losses in a tyre.25th Feb 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0028
Order for 50 Dunlop Rubber bands for 16 inch rims.25th Feb 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0029
Requesting an order for Dunlop and India tyres.13th Mar 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0030
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an updated tyre dimension data card.14th Mar 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0031
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the return of six standard tyres for inspection.14th Mar 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0032
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting regarding tyres returning from France.15th Mar 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0033
Invoice from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for tyre covers, requesting an official order be issued for payment.23th Mar 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0034
Official order to be sent to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for two tyre covers.24th Mar 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0035
Payment request for four Dunlop Road Racing tyres and tubes fitted to a Paulin Bentley II at Brooklands.27th Mar 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0036
Order for 12 Dunlop Fort type 6.50 x 17 covers.30th Mar 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0037
Order for two Dunlop Fort tyre covers.4th Apr 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0038
Product design blueprint for a Dunlop 7.50-16 ELP tyre on a 6.50 rim, with dimensions and weight specifications.18th Nov 1938Box 157 \ 3  scan0039
Blueprint showing the approximate shape and specifications of a Dunlop 6.50-17 inflated tyre.13th Apr 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0040
Product design sketch of a Dunlop 9.0-16 Stabilia tyre's approximate inflated shape.13th Apr 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0041
Request to Dunlop to manufacture specific tyres for testing and an agreement to supply steel wheels.14th Apr 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0042
Request to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for more track racing covers and inner tubes for testing at Brooklands.18th Apr 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0043
Covering order for track racing covers and inner tubes from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.18th Apr 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0044
Order for 12 Dunlop 6.50 x 17 tyre covers.19th Apr 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0045
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the supply of special Track Racing tyres and tubes for testing.20th Apr 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0046
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the delivery of 6.50 x 16 track racing tyres.21th Apr 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0047
Request to dispatch four used Dunlop tyres to the Dunlop Rubber Company in Birmingham.1st May 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0048
Letter to Dunlop detailing the return of four special ply tyre covers after testing in France.2nd May 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0049
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the return of four special tyres for examination after tests in France.3rd May 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0050
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting a set of 7.50 x 16 tyres for testing.9th May 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0051
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding tyre specifications and dispatch.10th May 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0052
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning tyre power consumption tests.11th May 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0053
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the decision not to divulge tyre power consumption test results.12th May 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0054
Requesting an official order for Bentley Road Racing tyres obtained at Brooklands.18th May 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0055
Letter from Dunlop regarding the condition of 4.50-16 4-ply tyre covers after testing on a Bentley in France.19th May 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0056
Internal request to order 6 Dunlop Fort 7 x 16 covers and tubes.23th May 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0057
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding tyre drawings, dimensions, and deflection tests.24th May 1939Box 157 \ 3  scan0058
Drawing showing the cross-section shape and dimensions for a 7.00-16 Dunlop Fort E.L.P. tyre.7th Aug 1949Box 157 \ 3  scan0059


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