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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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Magazine page from 'The Motor' covering news on car taxes, parliamentary questions for motorists, and industry events.20th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan123
Race report from 'The Motor' magazine about the Le Mans race, won at a record speed.20th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan124
Magazine page from 'The Motor' with a continuing report on the 1939 Le Mans 24-hour race.20th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan125
Page from 'The Motor' magazine reporting on the 1939 Le Mans race.20th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan126
Magazine page reporting on the Le Mans race and other general motoring news.20th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan127
Outlining the reorganisation of departmental duties concerning service and proving engineering.23th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan128
Pouch left behind by Trethewey, which is being sent on by bag.27th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan129
Request for two boards to support sandbags on the roof of an experimental car.27th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan130
Circulating a board resolution regarding officials participating in record-making competitions.29th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan131
To all departments regarding restrictions on trunk calls and procedures for private telephone calls.29th Jun 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan132
Letter from 'The Motor' magazine highlighting articles of interest from their June 1939 issues.4th Jul 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan133
Letter announcing new cars and a technical review on 'Valves and Valve Seat Inserts' for 'THE MOTOR' publication.7th Jul 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan134
The disposal of a 5-gallon tin of scrap oil.7th Jul 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan135
Revising nightshift hours due to a blackout in July 1939.11th Jul 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan136
Requesting an update on the position of a list of outstanding experiments and parts.13th Jul 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan137
Authorizing the purchase of surplus sample oil by an employee.14th Jul 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan138
Outlining the company policy on the use of private cars for business, including expenses and insurance.20th Jul 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan139
Instruction to the Insurance Office for an employee to withdraw their National Health and Unemployment cards for a period of embodiment.26th Jul 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan140
To all testers requesting assistance to improve and standardise the format of reports, including the use of photography and sketches.2nd Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan141
Letter from 'The Motor' magazine summarizing July articles on streamlining, new cars, and technical reviews.3rd Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan142
Page 2 of a letter from the Technical Editor of 'The Motor' magazine discussing future articles and road tests.9th Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan143
Listing outstanding jobs and parts required for various engines, listed in order of urgency.9th Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan144
Programme of work to be carried out on various chassis and cars for the week commencing 14.8.39.11th Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan145
Status report and task list for various vehicles, including checks, adjustments, cleaning, and coachbuilding work.11th Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan146
Brief typed memo confirming a scheduled attendance at the Works.12th Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan147
Listing the order of urgency for experimental work on various projects.12th Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan148
Debit Advice No.118 for an Air France Ticket from Franco Britannic Autos Ltd.14th Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan149
Letter to the Automobile Association recommending a hotel for an A.A. recommendation.21th Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan150
Cover note for a pamphlet regarding safety Ignition Connections.21th Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan151
L.M. & S. special saloon and a note written to Mr. Short of the English Electric Co.22th Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan152
Letter to English Electric Co. Ltd. declining a request for two special engines.22th Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan153
Communication to English Electric Co. regretting inability to supply a suitable engine for railway saloons.22th Aug 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan154
That factory sirens and lights are to be used for A.R.P. purposes only, not for timekeeping.1st Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan155
To all superintendents detailing the implementation of a two-shift working system due to a present emergency.2nd Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan156
Announcing staff appointments for Air Raid Precaution (A.R.P.) and Evacuation roles.5th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan157
Letter from 'The Motor' magazine discussing content changes and recent articles at the start of wartime.11th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan158
Letter from 'THE MOTOR' magazine's Technical Editor outlining upcoming articles and recent road tests.11th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan159
Letter from 'The Motor' magazine to W.A. Robotham announcing the temporary suspension of sending road test reprints.12th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan160
Request for a list of staff and their abbreviations for the Glasgow location.12th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan161
List of Glasgow staff members, their positions, and their corresponding abbreviations.14th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan162
Requesting arrangement of payment for pieces that have been received and are in order.14th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan163
Letter from Ferodo Ltd. introducing a nephew's company for potential work on precision aero-parts.18th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan164
Temperature-operated switch for a Bentley chassis.20th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan165
Letter to J.N. Longley of Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., regarding subcontracting work.20th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan166
Typed note regarding a lunch invitation for LHS's visit.21th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan167
Announcing the merger of the Alum Foundry and Die Casting Foundry into a single department, with related staff appointments.21th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan168
Correcting transposed captions for Dornier Do 215 and Do 17 aircraft recognition drawings in 'Flight' magazine.21th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan169
General Trade Licences, their cost, conditions for surrender, and rebate.21th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan170
Announcing the appointment of Mr. E.G. Florence as Chief First-Aid and Ambulance Officer.22th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan171
Notifying of an attached letter concerning the appointment of Wing Commander J. Oliver as overseer.22th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan172
Letter from the Air Ministry regarding the appointment of overseers to engine constructors' works to accelerate development and production.20th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan173
The return of glasses and the price of a gas mask.25th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan174
The transportation of small units to Crewe and issues with parts getting lost.25th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan175
Arranging for the despatch of urgent material to Crewe via any private car making the journey from Derby.26th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan176
Requesting information on any alterations to the specifications of experimental cars or units.27th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan177
Letter to T.C. Worth of The Harborough Aircraft Mfg. Co., regarding the loan of Index Cards and the return of Lloyd's Register.27th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan178
Test report on John Graybler Aero Sparking Plugs submitted by Sir Malcolm Stewart.27th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan179
Notification of a change of address for The Associated Ethyl Company Limited.2nd Oct 1933Box 27 \ 3  Scan180
Letter to Captain Bird thanking him for his previous correspondence.28th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan181
Letter from the Divisional Petroleum Office regarding the procedure for petrol allocation.29th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan182
Listing machines to be moved to Hyde Road, Hendon, and noting that only 12 will be sent.29th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan183
Requesting Standardization Sheets be sent to a recipient for signature.29th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan184
The design of a test rig for Vulture auxiliary gearboxes and the need for a suitable power unit.29th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan185
Appointing Mr. Anderson to be in charge of matters relating to the rationing of petrol within the company.30th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan186
Internal request to order an ink-stand and a coat cupboard for an office.30th Sep 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan187
Rm. to F. requesting copies of previous and future memos on installation subjects.2nd Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan188
From Rm to Dor requesting a copy of a previous memo and all future similar memos.2nd Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan189
Requesting the supply of two Tan-Sad chairs for the Aero weight analysis job.2nd Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan190
Requesting permission to draw additional petrol from company tanks due to an insufficient allowance for business travel.3rd Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan191
Letter of introduction for a supplier interested in providing filters for test beds.3rd Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan192
The availability of a rig for testing Vulture auxiliary gearboxes.3rd Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan193
Requesting an enclosed item be passed on as the mailing van does not call at Duffield.3rd Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan194
Setup of a new subcontract office in Glasgow, based on learnings from the Belper office.3rd Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan195
Flowchart detailing the functioning of the Derby Sub-Contract office.4th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan196
Request for an oak desk and chair for an office.4th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan197
Minutes of the first Power Plant Interchangeability Sub-Committee Meeting.4th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan198
The lack of standardisation for S.B.A.C. Group III engines and a discussion on panel designs.4th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan199
Visitor's pass to inspect test beds and a recommendation to see EJJ at the Glasgow Factory first.4th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan200
Notice about changing the delivery of periodicals to once a week due to the 'existing state of hostilities'.4th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan201
Confirming receipt of instructions and attaching a copy of a previous memo.5th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan202
Conference report on an engine 'cutting out' issue with the Boulton-Paul Defiant aircraft.21th Feb 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan203
Engine cut-out issues and modifications for Defiant and Hurricane aircraft.5th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan204
Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd., regarding the type of oil used in aero engines.5th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan205
Cover sheet for a report on a visit to the United States of America.26th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan206
Visit to the U.S.A. regarding the standardisation of aero engine and aircraft components.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan207
Index for international discussions on the standardisation of aero engines, aircraft parts, and aviation fuels.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan208
Table of contents and introduction for a report on aero engines and accessories, following visits to American firms.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan209
Aircraft engine production and development at Pratt & Whitney and Wright Aeronautical, including details on current models and future concepts.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan210
American aircraft engine developments, including notes on Allison's V-12 and 'W' 24-cylinder engines.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan211
Various aircraft engines, including specifications and performance details from competing manufacturers.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan212
Various engine components, focusing on the development and performance of big end bearings.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan213
Engine bearing loads and supercharger development, comparing American and British technologies.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan214
Notes on American aero-engine design, specifically Pratt & Whitney and Wright Cyclone blowers and connecting rods.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan215
Technical analysis of crankcases, crankshafts, and cylinders from Wright and Pratt & Whitney engines.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan216
Cylinder head cracking issues and a comparison of design solutions from Wright and Pratt & Whitney.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan217
Piston ring wear, cylinder finishes, and a comparison of various aircraft engine mounting systems.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan218
Comparison of American and British aircraft engine oil systems, focusing on oil returns and scavenging.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan219
New type test requirements, piston and piston ring issues, and sparking plug performance.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan220
Reduction gears and a comparison of cartridge versus electric engine starters.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan221
American engine starter technology, valve design, and testing procedures.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan222


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