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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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Receipt of a windscreen with a circular 'clear view screen' from Auster Ltd.16th Mar 1921Box 23 \ 3  Scan067
Clear View Screen from Messrs. Auster Ltd. be forwarded to the Experimental Dept. in Derby.17th Mar 1921Box 23 \ 3  Scan068
Short memo confirming the dispatch of a Clear View Screen to Messrs. Austin Ltd.21th Mar 1921Box 23 \ 3  Scan069
Suggestion for a 'Dazzle Screen', an anti-glare device consisting of two blue glass screens for windscreens.2nd Apr 1921Box 23 \ 3  Scan070
Letter quoting a supplier regarding the specifications, pricing, and types of Auxiliary Blue Glass Screens for windscreens.8th Apr 1921Box 23 \ 3  Scan071
Coloured glass anti-dazzle device for car headlights.11th Apr 1921Box 23 \ 3  Scan072
Testimonial letter from Viscount Curzon regarding his experience with glare guards.21th Jan 1921Box 23 \ 3  Scan073
Request to order one Kent's 'Glare Guard' anti-dazzle device.4th Apr 1921Box 23 \ 3  Scan074
Ordering of a 'Kent's Glare Guard' for the Experimental Department.30th Apr 1921Box 23 \ 3  Scan075
Advertisement brochure for Kent's Glare Guard, an anti-dazzle device for vehicles.19th Sep 1921Box 23 \ 3  Scan076
Forwarding a letter and pamphlet concerning a Mistproof Screen.19th Sep 1921Box 23 \ 3  Scan077
To Mr. Hives regarding a 'Mistproof Plate' for driving in bad weather.30th Nov 1921Box 23 \ 3  Scan078
Advertisement leaflet for the 'Mistproof Plate', an electrical heated screen attachment for vehicles.30th Nov 1921Box 23 \ 3  Scan079
Description and fitting instructions for a heated glass 'Mistproof Plate' for vehicle windscreens.1st Feb 1922Box 23 \ 3  Scan080
The lack of rigidity in windscreens supplied by Mulliners for Goshawk bodies, noting they are subject to torsion.1st Feb 1922Box 23 \ 3  Scan081
Goshawk 11 windscreen failure, with a proposed design change to a two-piece screen to avoid vibration.18th May 1922Box 23 \ 3  Scan082
Effect of divided windscreens on the driver's view.12th Jun 1922Box 23 \ 3  Scan083
Faults on a 7-Goshawk-11 car with a Maythorn Saloon body in France.30th Jun 1922Box 23 \ 3  Scan084
Compatibility and recommendation of the Folberth automatic windscreen wiper.1st Aug 1922Box 23 \ 3  Scan085
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson to carry out work on the Goshawk Windscreen as per an attached estimate.10th Jan 1923Box 23 \ 3  Scan086
Unsatisfactory seat alterations on a 7-Goshawk-11 Maythorn Saloon.20th Jan 1923Box 23 \ 3  Scan087
Windscreen failures experienced during a 10,000-mile test.23th Sep 1924Box 23 \ 3  Scan088
Modification to stiffen a windscreen panel on vehicle 9-PK.26th Sep 1924Box 23 \ 3  Scan089
Letter from S. Mills & Co Ltd proposing rubber screen silencers for two-panel windscreens.26th Sep 1924Box 23 \ 3  Scan090
Sample Windscreen Silencers from S. Mills & Company, Ltd, Birmingham.7th Oct 1924Box 23 \ 3  Scan091
Advertisement for Mills Rubber Screen Silencers to stop windscreen rattling.7th Oct 1924Box 23 \ 3  Scan092
Advertisement for a Mills Rubber Screen Silencer to abolish windscreen rattling.14th Oct 1924Box 23 \ 3  Scan093
Spare windscreen for Chassis 40-G-9 after a world tour with H.M.S. Hood.14th Oct 1924Box 23 \ 3  Scan094
Sourcing a light and strong windscreen for a sporting Phantom car.29th Nov 1926Box 23 \ 3  Scan095
Sourcing and types of windscreens for the Phantom model, comparing English and Continental practices.1st Dec 1926Box 23 \ 3  Scan096
Advertisement for an Auster 'Type Sport' coupe-vent (windscreen) by Auster et Houdard.1st Dec 1926Box 23 \ 3  Scan097
French catalogue page illustrating different 'Auster Type Sport' windshield designs and fittings.24th Oct 1926Box 23 \ 3  Scan098
French catalogue page for various models of a 'coupe-vent' (wind deflector) accessory, showing prices and compatible vehicles.24th Oct 1926Box 23 \ 3  Scan099
French advertising brochure for the 'KAP' rear windscreen for Torpedo-style cars.24th Oct 1926Box 23 \ 3  Scan100
French language advertisement flyer for the 'KAP' rear windscreen.24th Oct 1926Box 23 \ 3  Scan101
French promotional document describing the KAP windscreen accessory.24th Oct 1926Box 23 \ 3  Scan102
Advertisement for a 'KAP' pivoting dual-pane windscreen for the rear of open-top cars.1st Apr 1926Box 23 \ 3  Scan103
French language description of the 'KAP' folding windshield system for torpedo-bodied cars.1st Apr 1926Box 23 \ 3  Scan104
French advertisement leaflet for 'Auster' brand automobile side shutters.1st Apr 1926Box 23 \ 3  Scan105
Product information sheet in French for 'Auster' windscreen side flaps, detailing two different mounting systems.3rd Dec 1926Box 23 \ 3  Scan106
Enquiries about a folding or disappearing rear windscreen for a 10-EX Phantom car.3rd Dec 1926Box 23 \ 3  Scan107
Internal order request for a new Lucas windscreen wiper blade.1st Apr 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan108
Issues with the speedometer drive squares twisting off due to the load from a mechanically driven screen wiper.14th May 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan109
Simplified windscreen design due to the universal adoption of screen wipers.13th Aug 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan110
Design choices and issues related to one-piece versus two-piece windscreens.1st Aug 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan111
The procurement of windscreen wiper fingers.23th Aug 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan112
Arrangement to fit a Smith mechanical windscreen wiper to chassis 10-G3 at Messrs Hooper's Works.24th Aug 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan113
Correspondence regarding the supply and fitting of a Smith windscreen wiper for chassis 10-G-111.24th Aug 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan114
Internal order request for a nickel-finish Smith windscreen wiper for a Phantom car.8th Sep 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan115
Communication from R.M. Papelian Ltd about their new Visionall Automatic Windscreen Wiper.17th Sep 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan116
Illustrated leaflet cover featuring cartoon guards marching.14th Sep 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan117
Letter from a supplier seeking approval for their new Trico Visionall Automatic Windscreen Wiper.14th Sep 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan118
Advantages of the Smith windscreen wiper.29th Oct 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan119
Letter discussing the adoption of Smith Windscreen Wipers, detailing past tests, comparisons to the Folberth type, and issues with approval.5th Nov 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan120
Letter discussing component approval, expressing frustration over a lack of approval for a drive and a preference for a Smith electrical wiper over a suction type.1st Nov 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan121
Recommending the 'Smith' windscreen wiper based on extensive mileage testing, with the 'Folberth' suction type as an alternative.1st Nov 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan122
The speeding up ratio on a Smith double drive for a speedometer and screen wiper for the EAC.10 gearbox.1st Dec 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan123
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. inquiring about altering a wiper's internal gear to accommodate a reduced speedometer drive speed.8th Dec 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan124
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging a query about a Windscreen Wiper and forwarding it to their Engineering Department.9th Dec 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan125
Letter from S. Smith & Sons requesting vehicle specifications for tyre size, axle ratio, and speedometer gears.12th Dec 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan126
Follow-up letter from S. Smith & Sons chasing a reply to a previous request for particulars.30th Dec 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan127
Letter from S. Smith & Sons requesting vehicle specifications, including tyre size, axle ratio, and speedometer gear ratio.12th Dec 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan128
Letter to Messrs. S. Smith & So Ltd. regarding the retention of the speedometer drive ratio and its impact on the screen wiper.31th Dec 1927Box 23 \ 3  Scan129
Urgent internal order request for a clock, speedometer, and wiper for chassis 17-EX.20th Mar 1928Box 23 \ 3  Scan130
Requesting a Smith windscreen wiper be made ready for collection for car 12-EX travelling to France.4th Apr 1928Box 23 \ 3  Scan131
Windscreen wiper obtained for car No. 12-EX, which did not arrive for fitting.16th Apr 1928Box 23 \ 3  Scan132
Delay to the 12-EX car and the subsequent swapping of a Smith windscreen wiper.17th Apr 1928Box 23 \ 3  Scan133
Confirming the despatch of a Smith windscreen wiper to Messrs Jarvis & Sons Ltd for a 'Jarvis' Sports Car.18th Apr 1928Box 23 \ 3  Scan134
Dissatisfaction with the standardised SMITH windscreen wiper and proposing a trial of a new KLAXON model.25th Jul 1928Box 23 \ 3  Scan135
Request to the Sales department to recommend a silent electrical screen wiper for testing on experimental cars.20th Oct 1928Box 23 \ 3  Scan136
Letter to Messrs. Hooper & Co. Ltd. confirming a Bosch dual wiper was sent for an Experimental Sedanca.29th Nov 1928Box 23 \ 3  Scan137
The updated ordering procedure for Folberth Windscreen Wipers and spare parts.4th Dec 1928Box 23 \ 3  Scan138
Note confirming a Bosch dual wiper was sent to Hooper's Works in Chelsea for Experimental Sedanca No. 19-EX.7th Dec 1928Box 23 \ 3  Scan139
The forgotten fitting of a rear screen to an open tourer body for car 23-EX.14th Jan 1929Box 23 \ 3  Scan140
Selection of screen wipers, comparing German Bosch wipers with British Lucas alternatives.22th Jan 1929Box 23 \ 3  Scan141
Comparing the performance of Bosch electrical windscreen wipers against Lucas wipers.28th Jan 1929Box 23 \ 3  Scan142
Letter discussing the inadequacy of the vacuum pump for windshield wipers and recommending the development of electric wipers.27th Aug 1929Box 23 \ 3  Scan143
Negative review of Lucas Windscreen Wipers, comparing them to Continental manufactured ones.2nd Nov 1929Box 23 \ 3  Scan144
Improvements to Lucas windscreen wipers following dissatisfaction with earlier models.3rd Dec 1929Box 23 \ 3  Scan145
Letter from Lancegaye Safety Glass Ltd. offering samples and a test windscreen at the request of a Mr. Evernden.16th Dec 1929Box 23 \ 3  Scan146
Promotional folder for L.S.G.L. Ltd's 'Lancegaye' brand, featuring the tagline 'A Sure Shield'.2nd Jan 1930Box 23 \ 3  Scan147
Letter to Lancegaye Safety Glass Ltd. requesting a sample windscreen for testing and providing the required glass sizes.2nd Jan 1930Box 23 \ 3  Scan148
Specifications for three pieces of glass, including one with a technical drawing.19th Dec 1930Box 23 \ 3  Scan149
Letter from the American branch regarding a Waycross windshield wiper from the Trico Products Corporation.19th Dec 1930Box 23 \ 3  Scan150
Letter from Trico Products Corporation regarding an order for a 'Visionall' Windshield Wiper.17th Dec 1930Box 23 \ 3  Scan151
Product brochure for Trico Visionall windshield wipers, detailing features, models, and vehicle compatibility.1st Jan 1931Box 23 \ 3  Scan152
Product brochure for the Trico Visionall-X single-line windshield wiper system, including fitment details for various car brands.30th Dec 1930Box 23 \ 3  Scan153
Feedback on the coachwork and wipers of the GLR-31 Propaganda Car.30th Dec 1930Box 23 \ 3  Scan154
Letter concerning an arrangement to test drive Sir Eric Geddes' newly purchased Pierce-Arrow car.18th May 1923Box 23 \ 4  Scan001
Arranging the loan of a Pierce Arrow car from Sir Eric Geddes for testing.23th May 1923Box 23 \ 4  Scan002
From Hs. to BJ. arranging the trial of a Pierce Arrow car for Sir Eric Geddes.23th May 1923Box 23 \ 4  Scan003
Arrangements for a test of Sir Eric Geddes' Pierce Arrow Car, coordinating with Mr. Royce's schedule.24th May 1923Box 23 \ 4  Scan004
Confirming a suitable date regarding Sir Eric Geddes' Pierce Arrow Car, postponed due to upcoming 'Condor' Type Tests.25th May 1923Box 23 \ 4  Scan005
Requesting arrangements to try Sir Eric Geddes' Pierce Arrow Car.2nd Jun 1923Box 23 \ 4  Scan006
Arranging the collection of Sir Eric Geddes' Pierce-Arrow car for inspection by Mr. Royce.4th Jun 1923Box 23 \ 4  Scan007
Arranging a trial for a Pierce Arrow car based on a telephone message from Mr. Royce.4th Jun 1923Box 23 \ 4  Scan008
Trial of Sir Eric Geddes' Pierce-Arrow car.5th Jun 1923Box 23 \ 4  Scan009
Enclosing a copy of a letter from Mr. Beaver concerning the Pierce-Arrow Company.24th Dec 1927Box 23 \ 4  Scan010
The announcement and features of the new Pierce-Arrow 'Series 81' car.21th Nov 1927Box 23 \ 4  Scan011
Page 2 of a letter discussing car design features and future trends, addressed to Mr. B. Johnson.1st Jan 1928Box 23 \ 4  Scan012


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