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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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Copy of a telegram from Royce outlining the manufacturing plan for a government order.12th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan196
Copy of a telegram discussing the sourcing and design of a tyre pump and drive mechanism.13th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan197
Production and supply of parts for armoured cars.12th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan198
Supply of parts for armoured cars, design responsibilities, and the risk to a £200,000 contract.12th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan199
Cover note enclosing a memo from BJ, confirming a conference held with Col. Hutchinson.12th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan200
Summary of a conference about a contract with the War Office for 100 armoured car chassis, including delivery terms and sourcing of parts.12th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan201
War Office contract regarding deadlines, tyre pumps, starters, and magneto options.12th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan202
Expediting chassis delivery and the potential cancellation of armoured car orders by the War Office due to Mesopotamia policy.18th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan203
Invitation for E.F.C. to lunch at the Midland Hotel, Derby.18th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan204
Outstanding agenda for a Works Committee meeting discussing chassis, springs, experimental work, and other matters.19th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan205
Minutes of a Works Committee conference discussing springs for the U.S.A.26th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan206
Agenda for a Works Committee Conference discussing supplies, works programme, and specific vehicle components.29th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan207
Minutes from a Works Committee Conference discussing cost comparisons between engines and car models.29th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan208
Cost estimate concluding a 20HP Goshawk engine would cost at least 85% of a similar 40/50HP engine.1st Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan209
Minutes from a Works Committee Conference regarding potentially dangerous alterations to chassis no. 2457.1st Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan210
Conference discussion regarding the policy, performance, and standardisation of low geared axles.27th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan211
Operational and staffing effects of reducing chassis output to 1,000 per annum.27th Oct 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan212
Manufacturing strategy, absorbing parts production, and improving company efficiency.2nd Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan213
Minutes of a Works Committee Conference regarding ordering supplies for a further 500 chassis at a reduced cost.2nd Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan214
Meeting minutes discussing rear springs for America and England and remuneration for workers who make suggestions.3rd Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan215
Minutes from a conference held at the Midland Hotel regarding vehicle components and testing.3rd Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan216
Agenda for a conference held at the Midland Hotel, with points for discussion under 'Works' and 'Sales'.3rd Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan217
Changing the date of a conference and inviting the recipient to lunch at the Midland Hotel.11th Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan218
Rescheduling a conference and lunch invitation at the Midland Hotel, Derby.11th Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan219
Minutes of the Works Committee Conference.9th Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan220
Minutes of a Works Committee Conference discussing the status of various car components.16th Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan221
Fan belts, Test Department space, and costs for a new crane and pit.18th Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan222
Minutes of a Works Committee Conference discussing cutting expenses for chassis production and overhead charges.18th Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan223
Page of meeting notes discussing departmental figures and a sales request for chassis production.24th Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan224
Summary of a conference discussing the proposed small chassis, engine production priorities, and chassis length specifications.24th Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan225
Cost analysis and breakdown for a Goshawk chassis, comparing proposed costs with current figures.24th Nov 1930Box 18 \ 6  Scan226
Agenda for the Midland Hotel Conference, split into Sales and Works sections.24th Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan227
Internal memorandum inviting E.F.C. to lunch with C.J.29th Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan228
Agenda for a conference held at Derby discussing sales and works topics.14th Dec 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan229
Minutes of a conference held at the Midland Hotel, Derby.14th Dec 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan230
Staff conference memo discussing the potential introduction of a small car model as a third line.15th Dec 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan231
Post-war production strategy, considering the 'Kite' model, a potential new cheaper car, and two alternatives for the Works.19th Nov 1919Box 18 \ 6  Scan232
Manufacture of a small 4-cylinder car and the potential impact of producing other components.19th Nov 1919Box 18 \ 6  Scan233
Minutes of a Works Committee Conference regarding the Bleriot electrical cut-out.22th Dec 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan234
Minutes of a Works Committee Conference regarding high compression engines, liners and gauges for cars supplied to America.23th Dec 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan235
List classifying establishment charges as either fixed or variable.1st Jan 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan236
Minutes from a Works Committee meeting regarding issues with Dunlop wire wheels and Goodyear rims for the American market.10th Jan 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan237
Minutes of a Works Committee Conference regarding the company's road transport lorry fleet.17th Jan 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan238
Railway siding at the Works and the continued monthly use of three lorries.18th Jan 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan239
Adding a point to the minutes of a Works Committee conference regarding the cost of running transport cars.18th Jan 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan240
To replace paragraphs in the Works Committee conference minutes regarding the cost of transport by lorry versus goods train.19th Jan 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan241
Minutes of a Works Committee Conference regarding the pricing of a 10/15.HP chassis and future model development.20th Jan 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan242
Lunch invitation.25th Jan 1922Box 18 \ 6  Scan243
Private memo discussing memoranda about reducing expenses, developing sales, new model testing, and controlling telephone costs.27th Jan 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan244
Draft letter regarding the reduction of weekly chassis output and the corresponding need to cut establishment charges.28th Jan 1922Box 18 \ 6  Scan245
Changing the name on a lunch invitation from CJ to BJ due to travel.28th Jan 1922Box 18 \ 6  Scan246
Draft memorandum on cost-saving measures by reducing expensive telephone calls in favour of telegrams or postal services.2nd Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan247
Agenda for a conference held at the Midland Hotel covering works and sales topics.2nd Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan248
Agenda for a conference held at the Midland Hotel, divided into 'Works' and 'Sales' discussion points.2nd Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan249
Minutes of a conference held at the Midland Hotel, Derby, discussing works and sales agendas.2nd Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan250
Minutes from a conference discussing chassis models, oil recommendations, future product strategy, and component choices.2nd Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan251
Meeting minutes discussing vehicle design, repairs, and payment procedures.14th Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan252
Minutes of a Works Committee Conference discussing leaf spring options for American chassis and thermostats.14th Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan253
Decision regarding the replacement of Lodge plugs with Champion plugs for chassis exported to the USA.24th Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan254
Calling a staff conference and requesting a report on the reduction of establishment charges.24th Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan255
From C.J. detailing new instructions for logging and accounting for the use of company cars.1st Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan256
Implementation and required content of log sheets for company cars.22th Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan257
Minutes of a Works Committee Conference discussing the costs and production estimates for the Goshawk II chassis.25th Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan258
Committee's discussion on rejecting a car model with foreign practices and the strategic need for a new third model line.28th Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan259
Minutes from a Works Committee conference discussing sales figures, capital turnover, and the production strategy for the 40/50, Goshawk II, and a proposed third line model.28th Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan260
Committee report on the cost of the Goshawk II, an evaluation of a Humber Saloon, and a decision on leaf springs.21th Feb 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan261
From a Works Committee conference regarding the 15 HP Humber and Goshawk II models.1st Mar 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan262
Minutes of a Works Committee meeting discussing the potential cost of a new 15HP model and company turnover.9th Mar 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan263
Financial and production implications of the Goshawk II model and comparing it to Humber models.2nd Mar 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan264
Works committee notes on hand brake lever modification and rear spring axle roller issues.7th Mar 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan265
Minutes of a works committee conference regarding a wire about the use of Watford Magnetos in America.30th Mar 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan266
Sales agenda proposing discussion points on the 40/50 HP chassis defects, improvements, and construction reductions.6th Apr 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan267
Sales agenda listing six items to be added for discussion.6th Apr 1931Box 18 \ 6  Scan268
Minutes of a sales agenda conference held at the Midland Hotel, Derby.6th Apr 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan269
Meeting notes discussing Goshawk chassis production, repair charges, die castings, and comparative costs.4th Apr 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan270
Meeting minutes or agenda page discussing self-starters, tools, establishment charges, and various parts.4th Apr 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan271
Financial position and product quality of various electrical equipment suppliers, including Smiths, Rotax, C.A.V., and Lucas.19th Mar 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan272
Agenda for a conference covering sales and works topics, to be held at the Midland Hotel.19th Mar 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan273
Sales agenda discussing costs, American operations, pre-war car upgrades, and tool kits.5th Apr 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan274
Agenda for a conference to be held at the Midland Hotel, covering Sales and Works topics.6th Apr 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan275
Minutes of a conference held at the Midland Hotel, Derby discussing chassis defects, costs, and expenses.6th Apr 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan276
Daily meetings and reducing inter-departmental correspondence.14th Apr 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan277
Minutes of a Works Committee Conference discussing leaf springs, switches, magnetos, and materials.3rd May 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan278
Minutes of a Works Committee conference regarding the use of Lucas Dynamo and electrical fittings.10th Jun 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan279
Minutes of a Works Committee conference regarding proposals from a meeting with representatives of Lucas'.14th Jun 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan280
Minutes of a Works Committee meeting discussing a conference held with Lucas Electrical Co. Ltd.27th Jun 1931Box 18 \ 6  Scan281
Committee meeting minutes discussing dynamo conversion costs and supplier contracts with Lucas.21th Jul 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan282
Minutes of a works committee meeting discussing the changeover from thick to thin leaf springs.21th Jul 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan283
Minutes from a Works Committee meeting discussing the supply and pricing of dynamos from Lucas.8th Jul 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan284
Minutes of a Works Committee meeting regarding price negotiations with Lucas for dynamos.13th Jul 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan285
Negotiations with supplier Lucas regarding the price and supply of electrical components.13th Jul 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan286
Minutes from a Works Committee meeting discussing the failure of the Rear Axle Pinion Thrust and the decision to change to a double thrust type.13th Jul 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan287
Agenda for a conference held at the Midland Hotel, covering sales and works topics.9th Aug 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan288
Minutes of a conference discussing sales figures, stock levels, and a potential price reduction for the 40/50 chassis.9th Aug 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan289
Chassis pricing, cost analysis for the 40/50 and Goshawk models, and future works policy.24th Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan290
Internal meeting minutes discussing production suspension, stock utilization, and Goshawk chassis progress.24th Nov 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan291
Meeting minutes or agenda notes discussing various vehicle components and company charges.1st Jun 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan292
Meeting minutes discussing output, tyre pressures, and issues with shock absorbers and springs.1st Jun 1920Box 18 \ 6  Scan293
Minutes from a Works Committee Meeting discussing plant expenditure, potential savings, and a customer's vehicle complaint.24th Aug 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan294
Improved but unstandardized part and the exchange of old type magnetos.2nd Sep 1921Box 18 \ 6  Scan295


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