Rolls-Royce Archives
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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Invoice from Shaw & Kilburn Ltd. for Shell Mex Petrol supplied for an Essex Car.5th Feb 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan172
The unreplied offer to supply left-handed chassis to America and advising not to spend time on the job.5th Feb 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan173
Short typed note requesting a car to be sent to Derby station.6th Feb 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan174
Typed note cancelling a visit and rescheduling it for Tuesday the 13th, with a request for a car.7th Feb 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan175
Outlining strict new rules for borrowing and returning blueprints and tracings to prevent them from being lost.9th Feb 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan176
From 'Bn.' requesting a car for a visit to Derby on the 27th.26th Feb 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan177
Attending the C.U.A.S. dinner, requesting a chauffeur and inquiring about mileage on Aerolite pistons.22th Feb 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan178
Requesting approval to sell a scrap Stephen Grebel Spot Lamp for 2/6d.23th Feb 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan179
Accident involving an employee named G. Farmer.30th Jan 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan180
Reporting of a factory accident and the criteria for compensation eligibility under the Compensation Act.30th Jan 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan181
Compensation for an employee, G. Farmer, a manual labourer.13th Feb 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan182
Invoice received from the Wilcox-Rich Corporation for welding equipment.5th Mar 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan183
Invoice from Amplex Manufacturing Co. (Chrysler) for Oilite inserts, requesting a covering order for payment.6th Mar 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan184
Confirming receipt of parts from Wilcox-Rich Corp., Detroit, and arranging for payment.7th Mar 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan185
Confirmation of parts receipt from Amplex Manufacturing Co. in Detroit, authorising payment and requesting a covering order.7th Mar 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan186
Cover note regarding an invoice from the Gloster Aircraft Co. Ltd. for verification.7th Mar 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan187
Return of an invoice from Gloster Aircraft Co. Ltd. for a telegram and telephone call.8th Mar 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan188
Letter regarding an invoice from Park Ward & Co. for petrol obtained for chassis 27-EX.7th Mar 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan189
Confirmation of an invoice from Park Wards for 18 gallons of petrol.8th Mar 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan190
Letter of authorization for Mr. R. Pattinson to collect a car from The Martin Windsor Garage.12th Mar 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan191
The despatch of a Bentley type steering wheel for examination.13th Mar 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan192
Letter authorising G.W. Hancock to sign all papers on behalf of the owner for their car.23th Mar 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan193
Letter from C.G. Vokes Ltd regarding consignment items held by the Experimental Department for stocktaking purposes.27th Mar 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan194
Letter to Messrs. C.G. Vokes Ltd. regarding goods in possession and an attached signed copy of a document.4th Apr 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan195
The acquisition of Rudge-Whitworth Limited and the appointment of its new directors.7th Apr 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan196
Following up on an invoice from Smith's English Clocks Ltd. regarding payment for two clocks.11th Apr 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan197
Authorising a private account to be debited for the cost of two clocks.13th Apr 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan198
Letter from Herbert Clark of Bendix Limited to W.A. Robotham of Rolls-Royce regarding a potential meeting.17th Apr 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan199
Letter to Herbert Clarke of Bendix Limited regarding a meeting to discuss American developments.18th Apr 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan200
Expired R.A.C. Associate Membership and a request for its renewal.19th Apr 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan201
Letter to Ford asking for details on the thermostat-operated bonnet side shutters used on Lincoln cars.21th Apr 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan202
Letter to J. Barclay regarding employee Mr. Wood joining Jack Barclay Ltd from the Experimental Department.21th Apr 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan203
Letter from Herbert Clark of Bendix Limited to W. A. Robotham regarding a potential meeting in Derby.27th Apr 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan204
Former employee E.A. Goodall, stating he was not suitable for a particular job.1st May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan205
Visit to the Vauxhall Motors Ltd. factory in Luton to observe their engine and brake testing procedures.24th Apr 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan206
Customer's purchase of a 25 HP car and arrangements for photographs to appear in the Bulletin.2nd May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan207
Copy of a letter from a customer praising a new 40/50 Continental and discussing his older models.25th Apr 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan208
Letter to 'Rm' discussing his return from the USA, M. Dubonnet's springing patents, a Continental test drive, and a Bentley test.8th May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan209
Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. seeking advice on a connecting rod failure.14th May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan210
Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. seeking advice on rebuilding an engine after a breakage.14th May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan211
Letter to Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. discussing connecting rod clearances, seizure issues, and design improvements.15th May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan212
Query regarding continuous versus intermittent oil supply to the crankshaft at high speeds.15th May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan213
List of personnel and their roles within the Experimental Garage.1st May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan214
Works August holiday closure dates and future holiday notifications.17th May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan215
Instruction to keep test cards for various units based on an attached example.19th May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan216
Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. discussing lubrication, bearing load limits, and further tests on R.R.56 rods.25th May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan217
Letter to Bendix Limited requesting information on bi-metal thermostats, butterfly valves, and transparent materials for carburetters.31th May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan218
Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. detailing performance tests of RR 56 connecting rods in their racing cars at Brooklands.31th May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan219
Letter to Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. discussing the performance of white metal under high loads.4th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan220
Letter from Bendix regarding a request for information and enclosing a brochure on thermostatic bi-metal.6th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan221
Letter from a gasket manufacturer offering a gasket solution for jointing experimental engines.6th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan222
Comparison table of engine and environmental temperature readings for various American and British cars.4th May 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan223
Letter from Brown Brothers Ltd. requesting information on the manufacturers of a C.F.R. Engine for testing aviation petrol.6th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan224
Letter to H. Clark of Bendix Limited, thanking him for a brochure.7th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan225
Typed message regarding travel arrangements to the Air Ministry.8th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan226
Outlining points for discussion for an upcoming visit to Derby.8th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan227
Letter to F.W. Miller & Co. arranging a factory visit to inspect bi-metal thermostat strips.11th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan228
Follow-up letter from Brown Brothers Limited enquiring about the makers of a C.F.R. Engine for measuring the anti-knock value of aviation petrol.12th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan229
Request to supply the experimental garage with a complete set of hub withdrawal tackle for Bentley 20/25 and 40/50 chassis.15th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan230
Letter from Brown Brothers Limited chasing a reply regarding a C.F.R. Engine.16th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan231
Letter responding to an inquiry about the manufacturer of the C.F.R. unit.18th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan232
Short internal memo regarding a change of travel plans to Derby.18th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan233
Proposal from The Aerograph Co. Ltd. for a demonstration on damping steel pressings to prevent drumming.18th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan234
Floorboards that have not been sprayed with asbestos.21th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan235
Request for sanction to use a car for private use over the weekend.27th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan236
Letter from Wilcox-Rich Corporation arranging a visit for their President to meet a contact in Derby, England.15th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan237
The upcoming visit of the President of the Wilcox-Rich Corporation to London.28th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan238
Letter to The Wilcox-Rich Corporation in Detroit offering assistance to a Mr. Miller.28th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan239
Letter to Mr. C.W. Miller inviting him to visit Derby.28th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan240
Requesting the initials of a Mr. Miller mentioned in a previous communication.3rd Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan241
Replying to a query to confirm Mr. Miller's initials.4th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan242
Visits to Austin and Daimler concerning cylinder boring techniques and the use of dummy heads.2nd Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan243
Report comparing cylinder finishing techniques and engine designs at competitors Austin and Daimler.2nd Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan244
Comparison of engine design principles, focusing on cooling, cylinder construction, and materials like aluminium.2nd Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan245
Short memo confirming a planned visit to Derby.4th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan246
Visit to Austin and Daimler to observe their cylinder fine boring processes.5th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan247
Analysis of cylinder boring and honing methods, comparing production time and wear results.5th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan248
Note on the use of Widia tools for fine boring operations by Austin and Daimler.5th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan249
Despatch note for a set of keys left at the works by mistake.6th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan250
Confirming travel arrangements and requesting a car for pickup at St. Pancras station.16th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan251
Letter from Brown Brothers Limited following up on a missing reference number from a previous communication.18th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan252
Letter to Messrs. Brown Brothers Ltd. regarding previous correspondence and attaching a copy of an earlier letter.19th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan253
Thank you note for the loan of the publication 'Only Yesterday'.16th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan254
Facts and statistics about the state of the motor industry in the country.8th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan255
Typed memo arranging a conference on Body work for Wednesday 25th July.19th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan256
Letter from C.W. Miller to Mr. Sidgreaves regarding travel arrangements and the use of a car.16th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan257
Provision of a car and driver for a Mr. Miller.19th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan258
Typed thank you note to Mr. Miller regarding assistance rendered to Americans.20th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan259
Arranging a conference on body work, including meeting and lunch details.23th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan260
Confirming approval for the use of a firm's 'Vulture' car during the holidays.28th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan261
Cover note for the I.A.E. Research & Standardisation Committee Report No.7167.30th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan262
Research and standardisation committee report on a ringless piston design and its performance.9th Jun 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan263
Sheared 5-B-A bolt on an oil filler cap during test bed running, with a recommendation to increase its diameter.31th Jul 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan264
Internal memorandum announcing a change of Manager at Franco-Britannic Autos Limited.1st Aug 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan265
Wage payment authorization slip from 'Hs.' to the cashier.3rd Aug 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan266
Letter from the Society of British Aircraft Constructors Ltd. regarding a procedure to ensure unified feedback on B.S.I. specifications.13th Aug 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan267
Letter to The Society of British Aircraft Constructors Ltd. agreeing with a suggestion from their previous letter.27th Aug 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan268
Notification of the name change of Rolls-Royce of America Inc. to Springfield Manufacturing Corporation.5th Sep 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan269
Short note from 'Bn.' confirming a visit to Derby.7th Sep 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan270
Confirming a copy of the book 'Life of Sir Henry Royce' will be supplied by the company.7th Sep 1934Box 27 \ 2  Scan271


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