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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 Cadillac Motor Car Company providing a list of parts for a hydraulic lash adjuster.19th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img110
Continued list of part numbers and their corresponding names, addressed to Mr. W. A. Robotham.19th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img111
Concluding page of a letter to Mr. W. A. Robotham listing various part numbers and names.7th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img112
Letter to E. W. Seaholm of Cadillac Motor Car Company congratulating them on their independent wheel springing development.7th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img113
Letter concerning the shipment of a Graham Paige car aboard the American Farmer ship from Detroit to London.31th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img114
Letter concerning a Graham Paige and inquiring about the shipping date for a Cadillac.7th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img115
The policy for running and selling Bentley cars in the United States market.7th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img116
Requesting a list of suggested modifications for the Bentley Car for export to the U.S.A.28th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img117
Letter enclosing remarks on the running of a Bentley in the United States.9th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img118
Letter to the Aluminium Co. of America requesting the procurement of Perfect Circle piston rings for testing.9th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img119
Request for particulars of flying during a visit to America for insurance purposes.11th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img120
Cover note attaching a copy of a letter sent to 'Oy' and advising a similar letter was sent to Mr. Inskip.4th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img121
Thank-you letter to Mr. Maurice Olley for his assistance and the valuable information provided during a trip to America.12th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img122
Results and suggestions from a visit to the U.S.A., proposing actions for design discussion.16th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img123
Riding comfort and the issue of rolling in cars with independent front wheel suspension.16th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img124
Suspension design, comparing American and English road conditions, and analyzing anti-rolling features of different chassis.16th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img125
Comparison of Dubonnet and Cadillac wishbone suspension systems for the Spectre model.16th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img126
Proposal discussing weight distribution, suspension, and wheelbase for the 'Spectre' model, comparing it to competitors.16th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img127
Weight analysis from Pontiac, comparing figures and noting differences in how bumper weights are accounted for.16th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img128
Weight specification sheet for the chassis and running gear of a 1934 Pontiac 4-Door.13th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 3  img129
Weight breakdown of chassis components including sheet metal and lamps for a 1934 Pontiac.13th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 3  img130
Detailed weight study breakdown for a 1934 Pontiac vehicle.14th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 3  img131
Weight analysis of a 4-door 1934 Pontiac chassis and running gear.14th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 3  img132
List of parts and their weights for the balance of a chassis, including sheet metal and lamps.14th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 3  img133
Weight breakdown sheet for a vehicle's body and equipment, detailing individual component weights in pounds.17th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img134
Letter to the Detroit Athletic Club concerning a disputed account balance and requesting further information.17th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img135
Letter to J.S. Inskip regarding the payment of accounts and clarification on an order from Amplex Manufacturing Co.17th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img136
Letter from Illsley Company following up on tests of their closed radiation units, discussing valve sizes and enclosing testimonials.24th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img137
Postscript discussing a visit to Prestone offices, a valve production license, and arrangements with the Cuno Corporation for the British market.17th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img138
Letter to The Illsley Company in Detroit regarding the satisfactory testing of their closed radiation units and the requirement for them to be manufactured in England.17th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img139
Letter to Curtiss Wright Co. discussing engine cooling, B.T.U.s, exhaust valve tests and glycol.18th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img140
Letter from Harrison Radiator Corporation to Mr. W. A. Robotham regarding a recent visit and potential radiator developments.9th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img141
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America concerning the accounting of a $300 fund and the status of various parts orders.10th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img142
Invoice from the Aluminum Company of America for 16 permanent mold 'A' pistons.4th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img143
Letter from Delco-Remy Corporation regarding a sample direction indicator and its potential installation.12th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img144
Comparing Cadillac and Bentley engine valve timings, noting Cadillac's negative overlap and proposing an alternative camshaft for the Spectre.13th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img145
Graph of Brake Mean Effective Pressure curves comparing various engines including Cadillac and Bentley.31th Jan 1934Box 173 \ 3  img146
Comparative chart of engine valve timings and B.M.E.P. curves for various Cadillac, La Salle, and Bentley models.31th Jan 1934Box 173 \ 3  img147
Night letter cable to Cadillac regarding criticism of their vehicle's handling and rolling on corners.19th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img148
The purchasing of automobile parts in the U.S.A and settling accounts with Mr. Inskip of New York.13th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img149
Telegram received by telephone regarding the expected arrival of the ship 'American Farmer'.19th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img150
Letter from United States Lines confirming the expected docking time of the ship 'American Farmer'.19th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img151
Short memo requesting information concerning an 'American Visit'.4th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img152
Night letter cable to Detroit requesting shipping information and chassis number for a car.20th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img153
Acquiring American car exhaust systems and Aerolite pistons for testing and experience.21th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img154
Cadillac 16 gearbox, Lincoln gearbox, and Lincoln clutch, mentioning a picture and the imminent arrival of the Cadillac car for scaling.24th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img155
From 'Wor' regarding an attached letter from Thos. F. Hamilton of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Co.30th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img156
Unofficial enquiries into a licence for Pratt & Whitney to manufacture engines in England.30th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img157
Letter from Illsley Company regarding their closed radiation units and potential business opportunities.22th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img158
List of American automobile and aviation engineers to be thanked for their goodwill during a visit to America.3rd May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img159
List of individuals and their affiliated companies, concluding with a note of thanks for assistance received.3rd May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img160
License from Pratt & Whitney for engine manufacture in England.3rd May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img161
Letter to J.S. Inskip of Rolls-Royce America regarding an upcoming invoice for piston rings.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img162
Letter to Mr. Barnes of The Aluminium Co. of America acknowledging his letter and awaiting the arrival of pistons.5th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img163
Letter to the Michigan Tool Co. inquiring about a cone worm for a supercharger drive.5th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img164
Requesting the drafting of suitable letters and providing company paper for them.4th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img165
Covering memo confirming that suggested letters have been written and are enclosed.8th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img166
Letter to E.W. Seholm of Cadillac thanking him for his hospitality towards Mr. Robotham during his visit to America.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img167
Letter to Commander Briggs of General Motors Proving Ground, thanking him for his help and wishing him a speedy recovery.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img168
Letter of thanks to the Chief Engineer of The Hudson-Essex Co. for a factory visit.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img169
Letter of thanks to General Pratt for the courtesy extended to Mr. Robotham during his visit to Wright Field.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img170
Letter of thanks to Captain Powers for the courtesy extended to Mr. Robotham at Wright Field.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img171
Letter of thanks to Mr. L.P. Saunders of The Harrison Radiator Corporation for the assistance provided to Mr. Robotham during his visit to America.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img172
Letter to the Ethyl Gas Corporation regarding their work on overcoming the attack on exhaust valves by Ethyl.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img173
Thank you letter to Robert Jardine of The Wilcox-Rich Valve Corporation for assistance provided in Detroit.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img174
Thank-you letter to Dr. Lewis at Langley Field Research Station following a visit from Mr. Robotham.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img175
Letter of thanks to Mr. Bower, Chief Engineer at The Buick Co., for the courtesy extended to Mr. Robotham during his visit.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img176
Thank you letter to the Chief Engineer of the Graham-Paige Co. for courtesy extended during a factory visit.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img177
Thank you letter to the Chief Engineer of Pontiac Motor Car Co. regarding a factory visit.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img178
Letter to the Managing Director of The Eclipse Aviation Corporation thanking them for a factory visit.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img179
Letter to Mr. Dawson of The Delco Electrical Corporation, thanking him for the courtesy extended to Mr. Robotham.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img180
Thank-you letter to Mr. Sorenson at Ford Motor Car Co. for a factory visit.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img181
Letter to the General Manager of Packard Co. thanking him for the courtesy extended during a factory visit.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img182
Letter to Mr. Hobbs of Pratt & Whitney thanking him for the courtesy extended during a factory visit.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img183
Letter of thanks to the President of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation for the courtesy extended to Mr. Robotham during a factory visit.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img184
Letter to Ben Hopkins of The Cleveland Graphite Co. thanking him for a factory visit.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img185
Letter of appreciation to The Vacuum Oil Co. for assistance provided by Mr. Dickey during a visit to Detroit.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img186
Request to General Motors for details on their setup for observing valve movement.7th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img187
Letter from Graham-Paige Motors Corporation regarding cone worm gear design and crankshaft characteristics.24th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img188
Blueprint with diagrams and formulas for calculating the equivalent length and stiffness of a half journal.8th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img189
Letter to Graham-Paige Motors discussing crankshaft design and torsional vibration issues.8th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img190
Letter from the Detroit Athletic Club regarding a credit balance of $18.77 on an account.30th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img191
Letter to The Detroit Athletic Club requesting payment for an outstanding amount of 13.77 dollars.14th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img192
Letter from the Office of the President concerning accommodation and arrangements for Major Bulman's trip to America.16th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img193
Letter from Maurice Olley at Cadillac to W. A. Robotham discussing a car's production, its springing, and an inquiry about a Bentley engine.25th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img194
Letter from Frank P. Illsley regarding valve tests and potential business licensing opportunities.4th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img195
Letter to the Cadillac Motor Car Company providing drawings and details of a Bentley engine.16th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img196
Letter requesting details on a new small Buick and mentioning the receipt of a Graham-Paige and an awaited Cadillac.16th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img197
Letter from the President's office authorizing Mr. E. W. Hives to sign papers for taking a Cadillac limousine to England.22th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img198
Invoice from Aluminum Company of America for aluminum weld bars.4th Apr 1921Box 173 \ 3  img199
Invoice from the Aluminum Company of America for 16 Permanent Mold 'AA' Pistons.4th Apr 1934Box 173 \ 3  img200
Original packing memo from The Perfect Circle Co. detailing a shipment.10th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img201
Letter from the American branch to the English branch concerning the settlement of various accounts.14th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img202
Letter from Chrysler Motors' Amplex Division concerning an invoice, shipment, and payment confirmation.2nd May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img203
Invoice from Amplex Manufacturing Company for Oilite Inserts.2nd Sep 1934Box 173 \ 3  img204
Letter from the American branch to the UK branch detailing fund expenditures and requesting payment.14th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img205
Letter from the Michigan Tool Company responding to an inquiry and arranging a visit from their London representative.24th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img206
Letter from General Motors regarding information on an optical valve lift indicator.18th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img207
Letter to Major G.E.A. Hallett of General Motors discussing a report on valve gear movement and developments with Cadillac tappets.31th May 1934Box 173 \ 3  img208
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America seeking approval to pay a late invoice of $2.51 from the New York Athletic Club on behalf of Mr. Robotham.12th Jun 1934Box 173 \ 3  img209


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