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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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Doctor's sick note for Mr F. W. Kennington certifying he is suffering from Influenza.28th Jan 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan023
Attaching preprints of four S.A.E. papers forwarded by Mr. J.M. Lessells.1st Feb 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan024
Letter from 'The Motor' magazine summarizing the contents of their January 1939 issues, including road tests and technical reviews.2nd Feb 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan025
Letter from the Technical Editor of 'THE MOTOR' magazine outlining future articles.9th Feb 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan026
Confirming the plan to erect new offices for the Chassis Experimental staff on the site of the Acetylene Plant.9th Feb 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan027
Allocating new order numbers for chassis body development and clarifying the accounting for associated costs.20th Feb 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan028
To testers about adhering to procedures for outside jobs and visitor protocols.22th Feb 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan029
Arranging a visit to the Works to inspect bodywork on chassis 9.B.V and requesting a car for pickup.25th Feb 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan030
Confirming a visit to the Works to inspect bodywork and arranging for car pickup.27th Feb 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan031
To the Transport Department arranging collection of a visitor.27th Feb 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan032
Request to book a single plane ticket from London to Paris for an employee's work travel.28th Feb 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan033
Announcing management changes for Aero Production, appointing a new General Manager and Works Manager.28th Feb 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan034
Announcing the appointment of a new personal assistant, Chief of Staff, and Manager of the Sub-contract Department.1st Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan035
Restricting the use of the company telephone for private calls.2nd Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan036
Letter from 'The Motor' magazine discussing technical features, the German Volkswagen (KdF car), and German fuel octane values.3rd Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan037
Letter from the Technical Editor of 'THE MOTOR' regarding streamlining and recent articles on new cars and road tests.6th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan038
Encouraging staff members to join the Hospital Fund Association.6th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan039
Personal letter from A.F. Martindale regarding contact arrangements and work on Hampden aircraft.7th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan040
Letter discussing aircraft performance specifications and amenities.9th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan041
Brief letter to Martindale regarding a missed meeting and his upcoming month's training.9th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan042
Letter from the Experimental Department inquiring about small size steel flexible ropes and thimbles.10th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan043
Re-organisation of correspondence routing within the Aero Division.10th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan044
Directive concerning correspondence and mail delivery for the Instruction School.10th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan045
The policy on travel expenses for job applicants.16th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan046
Performance trials and press feedback on the new Streamline Bentley.16th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan047
Report page discussing the high performance, comfort, and features of the Streamline Bentley, contrasting it with other cars and its suitability for German autobahns.16th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan048
Description of a new breed of motor-car built to take advantage of changing road conditions.16th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan049
Advising of a planned power outage at the Shardlow premises.17th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan050
Letter from British Ropes Limited regarding an enquiry for small steel flexible ropes, detailing available sizes and prices.17th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan051
Quotation letter from British Ropes Southern (Sales) Ltd. for different samples of wire strands.17th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan052
Letter from British Ropes Limited regarding a request for Carburettor Control Wire.15th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan053
Letter from the Experimental Department to British Ropes Ltd. requesting a sample of flexible wire ropes for testing.21th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan054
The requirement for testers to wear overalls in the Garage or Test Houses.18th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan055
Private memo concerning the upcoming visit of Mr. Peat of Ford & Peat Ltd., Australia, and the information he should be given.22th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan056
Letter from British Ropes Limited regarding a free sample of .012' 19 wire strand for experimental work.23th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan057
Overuse of the private telephone line to Hucknall.23th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan058
Changing staff check numbers to the 1800 series.23th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan059
Register of employee names with old and new check numbers.24th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan060
Letter to British Ropes Ltd. thanking them for sending 50 feet of flexible wire free of charge.24th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan061
Letter to 'The Motor' magazine regarding an article on offset transmission and new axle construction.24th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan062
Circular to all departments regarding the timing of trunk calls between London and Derby.28th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan063
To all departments regarding the procedure for making private telephone calls.28th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan064
Using a suppressor in a car's ignition system to reduce radio and television interference.29th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan065
Report measuring the effect of a suppressor in a coil H.T. lead on radio interference from a car ignition system.29th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan066
Oscillograms of radio interference from a Buick 8 engine running at 2000 r.p.m.29th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan067
Letter providing an update on engine modifications for a 4 1/4 litre engine using a Merlin induction system.29th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan068
Letter discussing the mechanical causes of 'juddering' during deceleration.31th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan069
Letter from the Oxford English Dictionary discussing the definition and application of the word 'juddering' in a motoring context.31th Mar 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan070
Get-well letter to N.R. Chandler.1st Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan071
Excessive foot traffic through the Experimental Fitting and Machine sections, requesting staff use the yards instead.1st Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan072
Request for an authoritative explanation of the word 'judder' as used in a Phantom III advertisement.3rd Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan073
From Rm. to D.H. providing a definition for the word 'Judder'.4th Apr 1949Box 27 \ 3  Scan074
Letter from 'The Motor' magazine summarizing content from their March 1939 issues, including a Technical Review and road tests.4th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan075
Letter from the Technical Editor of 'The Motor' magazine detailing past and future articles, including a Bentley road test.5th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan076
Thank you letter regarding the definition of the word 'Judder'.5th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan077
To Mr. Bowers requesting the Experimental Garage be repainted and whitewashed.5th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan078
Arranging for cars for transportation duties at Derby Air Port.12th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan079
The opening of Derby Airport on June 17th.14th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan080
The request for cars to transport guests for the re-opening of Derby Airport on June 17th.13th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan081
Departmental correspondence memo regarding the signing and referencing of letters to outside firms.19th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan082
Notice regarding the official opening of Derby Airport.17th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan083
Inviting employees to the official opening of Derby Airport with details of a special enclosure and pricing.17th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan084
Customs regulations and the foreign origin of chassis parts.22th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan085
Requesting the purchase of two 15-day return plane tickets to Paris.25th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan086
Request to the Insurance Office for an employee to withdraw his Unemployment and Health cards for Army training.27th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan087
Misunderstanding over the allocation of office accommodation for the electrical project section.28th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan088
Secret memo regarding the insecure handling of documents concerning an 8-Cylinder High Power Unit.28th Apr 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan089
Arrangements for entertaining visitors in the lunchroom.2nd May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan090
Letter from 'The Motor' magazine summarising recent articles and road tests from their April issues.3rd May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan091
Providing the address for E.J. de Normanville of Overdrive Gears Ltd.3rd May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan092
Clarifying the authorisation process for using experimental cars for transport work.4th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan093
The disposal of experimental cars and testers, redirecting future transport requests.19th Nov 1937Box 27 \ 3  Scan094
Clarifying the status of the new Glasgow factory managed on behalf of the Air Ministry.12th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan095
Notifying a change of address for an employee.18th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan096
To the Transport Department arranging car and luggage transport for a business trip to Glasgow.19th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan097
Commemorative card from Pritchett and Gold and E.P.S. Co. Ltd. celebrating 50 years of battery manufacture.1st Jan 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan098
Letter from Peto & Radford to W.A. Robotham regarding a visit to the works.19th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan099
Letter to G.R.N. Minchin of Messrs. Peto & Radford confirming a meeting for June 6th.20th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan100
Arranging for a car to be sent to the Transport Department for Hs. for Whitsun.22th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan101
Recommending Mr. Robert Bruce for any potential work in Glasgow.22th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan102
Letter from the Derby Corporation requesting the use of six cars for a procession at the official opening of Derby Airport.25th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan103
To Stores regarding the return of 12 lamps which were sent in error.26th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan104
Annual holiday return-to-work dates for staff and works personnel.6th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan105
Letter to The British Thermostat Co., Ltd., regarding a 25 HP engine and a proposal for its use at Weybridge Hospital.13th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan106
Invoice from Delco-Remy & Hatt Ltd. for a handbook and requesting authorisation for payment.13th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan107
Invitation to a luncheon with the Directors at the Works.14th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan108
Proposing the donation of an obsolete aluminium engine from a car to Weybridge Cottage Hospital.14th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan109
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. regarding the potential donation of an engine to Weybridge Hospital for an emergency lighting system.7th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan110
Page 2 of a letter from W. Martin-Hurst to W.A. Robotham requesting a meeting with an assistant in Derby.5th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan111
Letter regarding the provision of a 25/30 engine to the Weybridge Cottage Hospital.5th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan112
Old, obsolete 25/30 engine located at Shardlow, detailing its specifications and condition.5th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan113
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. requesting an old engine for a hospital's emergency lighting equipment.31th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan114
Page 2 of a letter to W. Robotham Esq. proposing to purchase a chassis and requesting an old vehicle for a good cause.14th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan115
Proposal to donate a surplus engine, which would otherwise be scrapped, to the Weybridge Cottage Hospital.14th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan116
Obsolete 25/30 engine, its condition, specifications, and potential power output.5th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan117
To all testers regarding complaints from the Derby Police about the illegal driving of experimental cars.15th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan118
Delegating the purchasing of fabricated chassis parts to Mr. I.A. Leslie.19th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan119
Letter from Temple Press Ltd regarding a publication on light metals and a comparative study of alloys.20th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan120
Letter from Temple Press Ltd. to W. A. Robotham regarding a subscription form.20th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan121
Magazine article from 'The Motor' reporting on the 1939 Le Mans 24-hour race, including a summary and full results.20th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan122


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