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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 the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics arranging a factory visit in England.5th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img128
Letter from J.S. Inskip, Inc. to Mr. W.A. Robotham regarding a chassis delivery and body construction for the 'Gray matter' order.5th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img129
Letter to Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss future production of steel bodies.5th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img130
Letter to H. Adkins discussing Phantom III clutch mileage, delivery of Packard and Lincoln parts, and interest in the Dodge engine.6th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img131
Letter discussing mileage for bearing replacement due to oil consumption, compared to a Chevrolet.6th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img132
Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding the dispatch and arrival of carburetters for testing on a 25/30 model.6th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img133
Letter to The Harrison Radiator Co. following up on a radiator delivery and placing an order for Chevrolet and Buick radiators.6th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img134
Letter to Ben Hopkins of The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. regarding strip bearing tests and big end loading.6th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img135
Letter to the Delco Shock Absorber Company regarding an order for 8 shock absorbers.6th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img136
Follow-up letter to A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding a requested sample pump for testing.6th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img137
Clutch plate issues on car 3-AZ-194 in America, and a recommendation for future action.6th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img138
Letter regarding the excellent condition of the clutch in the Propaganda Car after covering 3,500 miles.26th Apr 1937Box 174 \ 2  img139
Letter from Briggs Motor Bodies Limited arranging a meeting to discuss improving the production and price of steel bodies.7th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img140
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd requesting an official order for two carburetters shipped by Bendix.7th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img141
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd regarding a Bendix Products Corporation drawing for a 45mm dual downdraught carburetter.7th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img142
Itemized list of travelling expenses incurred in the U.S.A.7th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img143
Continued list of travelling expenses and costs for obtaining driving licences.7th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img144
List of parts purchased in the U.S.A. with their costs in dollars.7th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img145
Itemized list of expenses for cables, postage, stationery, and long-distance phone calls.7th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img146
Itemized list of entertaining expenses from February to April.7th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img147
Breakdown of living allowance expenses over several months.8th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img148
Letter of credit detailing currency conversions from pounds sterling to US dollars for transactions in New York and Detroit.8th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img149
Summary of total expenses incurred, including travel, parts, allowances and currency conversion calculations.8th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img150
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd regarding the dispatch and customs clearance for two carburettors.8th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img151
Urgent telex to New York requesting information on the behaviour of a car's clutch during long trials.10th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img152
Letter of appreciation for R.C. Vaughan Lewis's trip to America.5th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img153
Telegram received by telephone regarding a mileage book and factory instructions.11th Feb 1931Box 174 \ 2  img154
Telegram received by telephone from New York concerning clutch mileage.11th Mar 1937Box 174 \ 2  img155
Letter from the US retailer to Derby regarding clutch performance in a trials car and a customer's vehicle.11th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img156
Letter regarding sending a P-III trials car to Boston for promotional work.11th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img157
Letter from J.S. Inskip, Inc. to W.A. Robotham regarding an outstanding indebtedness and its settlement.13th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img158
Invoice from the Detroit Athletic Club for Mr. W. A. Robotham's April house account.12th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img159
Casting difficulties for cylinder blocks and heads, and the importance of testing a US iron composition.14th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img160
Cablegram from New York regarding satisfactory clutch trial mileage.14th Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img161
Letter from Bendix Products Corporation regarding the layout of a large dual carburetor.19th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img162
Letter to H.J.E. Reid of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (USA) confirming arrangements for a factory visit.22th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img163
Telegram from Birmal regarding the availability of test pistons.8th Aug 1930Box 174 \ 2  img164
Letter to J.S. Inskip in New York regarding a clutch issue on a demonstration car and a future visit.24th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img165
Letter to the Graham-Paige Corporation discussing supercharging, centrifugal blowers, and cadmium nickel bearings.24th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img166
Letter regarding payment of an invoice from the Detroit Athletic Club and passing on another invoice.24th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img167
Cablegram to Inskip, New York, requesting quotations and deliveries for 100 clutch plates and linings.25th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img168
Brief internal cable message instructing contact with 'HIVE'.25th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img169
Letter from Harrison Radiator Division to W. A. Robotham regarding safe arrival and a parts shipment.25th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img170
Letter from Harrison Radiator Division regarding a shipment delay and a misaddressed letter.25th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img171
Letter from a US retailer to Derby regarding clutch and steering problems on P-III demonstrator and customer cars.28th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img172
Dodge engine oil consumption, wear due to dust in western states, and an inquiry about a clutch.28th May 1927Box 174 \ 2  img173
Letter to Bendix Products Corporation regarding the manufacturing of the Phantom III carburettor.31th May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img174
Weight distribution data for Packard, Vauxhall, and Rover vehicles.1st May 1937Box 174 \ 2  img175
Note regarding British Oxygen's Oxweld 25M Welding Rod and Brazd Flux for brazing.8th Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img176
Request to place a covering order with Eaton Spring Manufacturing Co. for various vehicle springs.10th Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img177
Table detailing U.S. New Car Registrations and Estimated Dollar Volume by retail price classes for March and the first three months of a year.2nd Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img178
Letter from US retailer J. S. Inskip, Inc. to Derby regarding a cabled quotation.2nd Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img179
Letter from an American retailer confirming payment for an outstanding account and discussing upcoming travel plans to England.7th Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img180
Invoice from J.S. Inskip, Inc. for car parts.12th Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img181
Request to place an order for parts already received by J.S. Inskip, Inc. in New York City.15th Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img182
Letter to Miss A. Dreier regarding her proposed visit to Derby in July.15th Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img183
Cover note for a report on a recent visit to the U.S.A.15th Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img184
Specification and costing sheet for a LaSalle #5019 4-door 'Toursed' vehicle.14th Apr 1937Box 174 \ 2  img185
Letter from the New York Sales Salon to Derby regarding demonstrators, sales, and the American market.2nd Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img186
Page 2 of a letter discussing advertising, car body design, and customer relations.2nd Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img187
Letter from H. J. E. Reid of NACA to W. A. Robotham regarding changes to a proposed visit to England.11th Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img188
Letter to Mr. Reid acknowledging his correspondence and anticipating his arrival in England.23th Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img189
Letter to Capt. W. Lawrence Hope regarding a photograph taken on board the 'Berengaria' and an invitation to Derby.25th Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img190
Letter on Grosvenor House, London letterhead regarding travel itineraries and a missed meeting.30th Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img191
Letter discussing a change of travel plans regarding a visit to the Works and arrangements to board a ship.30th Jun 1937Box 174 \ 2  img192
Letter on Grosvenor House headed paper regarding upcoming travel and communication.7th Jul 1937Box 174 \ 2  img193
Thank you letter to S. Sparrow of Studebaker Corporation following a visit.7th Jul 1937Box 174 \ 2  img194
Letter to the Chief Engineer of Chrysler thanking him for hospitality during a visit to Detroit which was cut short by a strike.7th Jul 1937Box 174 \ 2  img195
Thank you letter to Buick's Chief Engineer following a visit, discussing foundry techniques and requesting information on 1938 models.7th Jul 1937Box 174 \ 2  img196
Letter to the Chief Engineer of Cadillac Motor Car Company regarding a recent visit to America.7th Jul 1937Box 174 \ 2  img197
Letter to Mr. Crawford of Chevrolet following up on a meeting in Detroit.7th Jul 1937Box 174 \ 2  img198
Letter confirming payment of an account to the Detroit Athletic Club.8th Jul 1937Box 174 \ 2  img199
Letter of complaint to a shipping company regarding passenger booking difficulties and subsequent charges.10th Jul 1937Box 174 \ 2  img200
Complaint letter regarding poor cabin allocation and service during a sea voyage.10th Jul 1937Box 174 \ 2  img201
Letter from Cunard White Star Limited responding to a complaint about travel arrangements.13th Jul 1937Box 174 \ 2  img202
Letter from Chevrolet's Chief Engineer, J. M. Crawford, to Mr. W. A. Robotham.29th Jul 1937Box 174 \ 2  img203
Letter from H.D. Woolson of Chrysler Corporation to W.A. Robotham regarding a recent visit.29th Jul 1937Box 174 \ 2  img204
Letter from a US retailer regarding P-III overheating, clutch performance, faulty shock absorbers, and oil leaks.4th Aug 1937Box 174 \ 2  img205
Letter from a US retailer to Derby regarding an enquiry from their Boston branch about the new 30 HP model.13th Aug 1937Box 174 \ 2  img206
Customer's complaint about the ride quality of a 30-HP town car and an inquiry about fitting Knee-action suspension.12th Aug 1937Box 174 \ 2  img207
Customer complaint on chassis GXM-69, discussing shock absorber oil levels and the possibility of a knee action system.13th Aug 1937Box 174 \ 2  img208
Letter to J.S.Inskip Inc. in New York regarding overheating issues in traffic and proposed solutions.17th Aug 1937Box 174 \ 2  img209
Letter discussing issues with dampers, steering modifications, and high-pressure fuel pumps due to heat.1st Sep 1937Box 174 \ 2  img210
Letter regarding the impossibility of adapting Knee-Action suspension to the 30 HP chassis.1st Sep 1937Box 174 \ 2  img211
Follow-up letter to Cunard White Star Limited regarding an investigation into a trans-Atlantic crossing.2nd Sep 1937Box 174 \ 2  img212
Letter from the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics thanking Mr. Robotham for his hospitality during a visit to Derby.16th Aug 1937Box 174 \ 2  img213
Letter from Cunard White Star Limited regarding a delay in correspondence about a passenger booking.4th Sep 1937Box 174 \ 2  img214
Brief note regarding a letter to be dispatched and three fans for London conditions.25th Oct 1937Box 174 \ 2  img215
Letter regarding a cure for vapour lock using high-pressure petrol pumps.25th Oct 1937Box 174 \ 2  img216
Letter from a US retailer to the factory regarding fuel pump failures and vapor lock issues.16th Nov 1937Box 174 \ 2  img217
Letter from J.S. Inskip, Inc. concerning failures of high-pressure petrol pumps and their installation.16th Nov 1937Box 174 \ 2  img218
Letter to Wilcox-Rich Manufacturing Corp. requesting information on American side-valve engine technology and valve lift.6th Dec 1937Box 174 \ 2  img219
Letter to Lycoming Motors inquiring about achieving high exhaust valve lift and follower design for motor boat engines.6th Dec 1937Box 174 \ 2  img220
Thank you letter to Mr. G.J. Mead for the 'Horseless Carriage Days' book and a personal invitation.23th Dec 1937Box 174 \ 2  img221
Letter detailing the diagnosis and resolution of a persistent engine misfiring issue in a demonstrator vehicle.9th Nov 1937Box 174 \ 2  img222
Letter to Mr. W. A. Robotham about an issue with a valve rocker mechanism sticking or returning slowly.3rd Nov 1927Box 174 \ 2  img223
Diagram illustrating adjusting screws fitted to an eccentric bushing on a rocker arm.3rd Nov 1927Box 174 \ 2  img224
Diagram for a plate designed to hold a valve open, which is anchored to a rocker arm shaft.3rd Nov 1927Box 174 \ 2  img225
Letter from B. S. Cunningham to Mr. Robotham regarding a Bentley and personal matters.3rd Nov 1927Box 174 \ 2  img226
Performance review of a Cadillac V16, comparing its acceleration times to a smaller Cadillac model.3rd Nov 1927Box 174 \ 2  img227


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