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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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Fuel specifications and a request for a 110 octane fuel sample for testing.31th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan323
Request for a large telephone bell for the Experimental Garage due to the noise of engines being tested.31th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan324
Notifying a change of telephone extension number.1st Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan325
Crashed Heinkel plane and the recovery of its port engine for examination.2nd Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan326
Assessment report on a German aircraft, detailing its specifications, equipment, and maintenance features.27th Jan 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan327
Analysis of an aircraft's systems, including petrol tanks, armament, and controls.27th Jan 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan328
The inspection of a downed Heinkel aircraft and a list of items recovered from it.27th Jan 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan329
List of items sent afterwards, including a petrol relief valve and two types of quick release sockets.2nd Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan330
Visit to Intava Corporation regarding petrol injection and E.P. oil for gear cases.2nd Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan331
Letter discussing the performance of Brown Boveri exhaust turbo units and the potential cancellation of an experiment.2nd Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan332
Letter discussing the poor performance of Brown Boveri exhaust turbo units and the potential cancellation of further tests.2nd Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan333
Suggesting an examination of the machine guns from a crashed Heinkel plane.3rd Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan334
Proposed Glasgow sub-contract card and its printing format.3rd Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan335
Letter to Carter-Parratt Ltd. requesting a sample record card to be produced on a Visten Card for the Glasgow Factory.4th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan336
Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. asking for an opinion on corrugated iron buildings.4th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan337
Letter from Carter-Parratt Ltd. regarding a draft 'VISTEM' card for the Glasgow factory.7th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan338
Letter from estate agents Richardson & Linnell confirming a telephone call about available factory premises.7th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan339
Letter to Franco-Britannic Autos Ltd. regarding chassis B-116-EL owned by Mr. Jacques Hauvette.7th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan340
Letter to Messrs. Richardson & Linnell regarding particulars of empty premises in Derby.8th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan341
Letter to an estate agent acknowledging receipt of particulars for empty premises in Derby.8th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan342
Confirming the tenancy and rent payment for shed No. 103 at the Trent Navigation premises in Shardlow.8th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan343
Letter concerning a repaired Rover car, use of another vehicle, and a proposed meeting to discuss research contracts.9th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan344
Request for a list of staff names and check numbers called up under the Militia Training Scheme.10th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan345
Letter to Carter Parratt Ltd. regarding modifications required for 'Vistem' cards.10th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan346
Visit to Glasgow to discuss subcontracting procedures and delivery schedules.10th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan347
Outlining the necessary paperwork and procedural alterations for managing subcontractors and new firms.10th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan348
Change to the layout of a record card's scrap column.10th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan349
Call-up of men from the Experimental Garage for the Militia Training Scheme.13th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan350
Request to forward a car registration book and petrol coupons for a Bentley car.14th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan351
Notice to staff about the office closure dates for the 1939 Christmas holiday and subsequent stocktaking.14th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan352
Notice detailing holiday work schedules for different shifts.14th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan353
Letter to F. Innes returning a plan of the Ground Floor of Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Garage.14th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan354
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. discussing the comparative costs and benefits of corrugated iron versus brick buildings.15th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan355
Scheduling appointments, including a visit to the Spitfire factory and a meeting with Mr. Bass.16th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan356
Letter from Intava Limited arranging a visit to discuss the supply of IAA-716 lubricating oil for Air Ministry tests.16th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan357
Letter to W.E.Goodwin rejecting a proposed scheme involving a sample cone.17th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan358
Letter to Oliver Boden at Castle Bromwich Aeroplane Factory regarding a visit to discuss engine production and maintenance.17th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan359
Letter from Norbury Motors Ltd. offering their workshop services for war vehicle sub-contracts.20th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan360
Letter to Norbury Motors Ltd. regarding the sub-contracting of work for the supply and repair of War Vehicles.22th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan361
The design and implementation of a new subcontract order form for Glasgow and Derby.22th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan362
Requesting an update on a scheme to relocate the Electrical Laboratory, which was held up by the outbreak of war.22th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan363
The implementation and numbering of new sub-contract order forms.23th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan364
The urgent need to expand the Machine Section to accommodate a delivery of new machines.24th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan365
Cost and reasons for experimental scrap due to chassis design changes.24th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan366
The costs of experimental scrap due to design changes for a four-week period.24th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan367
Requesting an order for two tan-sad chairs for a weight analysis job.25th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan368
Requesting approval for the drafts of the Monthly Letter and Stock Report.27th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan369
Amendments and ordering of sub-contract forms for different company locations.27th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan370
List of personnel in the Experimental Garage Staff.27th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan371
Telegram requesting a response regarding subcontract stationery and an update on new record cards.28th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan372
Letter regarding the sourcing of second-hand turret lathes from the USA.28th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan373
Requesting the printing and despatch of drawings to Vickers in Glasgow.28th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan374
Letter discussing a suitable model of carburettor for trial on a particular engine.28th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan375
To the Experimental Department asking how many Certificates of Security are required for the new year.28th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan376
Confirming the dispatch of a registration book and old petrol coupons.29th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan377
Requirement for Certificates of Security for the experimental department.30th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan378
Request from EFC to C.O. to order an Improved Universal Bevel Protractor for the Experimental Department.22th May 1917Box 27 \ 4  Scan001
Internal order request for a Universal Index Centre with a Jaw Chuck and Centre Rest for the Experimental Department.3rd Nov 1917Box 27 \ 4  Scan002
The purchase of two hygrometers for the Experimental and Test departments.3rd Nov 1917Box 27 \ 4  Scan003
Internal order request for blowpipes and a stove for the Experimental Department.20th Mar 1918Box 27 \ 4  Scan004
The procurement of a Bevel Protractor for the Experimental Department.15th Nov 1918Box 27 \ 4  Scan005
The purchase of a thermometer from the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co.23th Jan 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan006
Requesting a quotation for two waterproof knee aprons from either Dunhills or Cordings.27th Feb 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan007
E.H. to O.O. requesting an order for six lengths of glass tube with specified dimensions.7th Mar 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan008
To Mr. Hives regarding the delivery status of four padlocks for petrol safes.14th Mar 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan009
To Mr Clark regarding the receipt of Dust Excluders and Copper Washers for experiments.21th Mar 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan010
Order for two types of K.L.G. sparking plugs.21th Mar 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan011
Return of incorrect single-point KLG spark plugs and requesting the correct three-point replacements.1st Apr 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan012
The receipt and disposal of a malleable cone clutch lined with Thermoid.17th Apr 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan013
Order for two measuring glasses for the Experimental Department.10th Jun 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan014
Order for 6 speedometer belts made of rawhide.22th Sep 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan015
Request to order two large-size waterproof knee-aprons lined with green cloth.17th Oct 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan016
Request to obtain two 30 lbs oil pressure gauges for experimental purposes, with a suggestion to hold off on large contracts for the 20 lbs version.24th Nov 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan017
Order for a speedometer assembly and an 8-day clock from Messrs. Elliott.28th Nov 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan018
Received and outstanding speedometer parts from Messrs. Elliott's.16th Dec 1919Box 27 \ 4  Scan019
Internal request to order two Ballast Boxes for experimental purposes from Messrs. Holmes Bros.23th Jan 1920Box 27 \ 4  Scan020
Order of anti-sulphuric enamel for new battery benches.18th Feb 1921Box 27 \ 4  Scan021
Order for a Smith Bendix Drive pinion for the Experimental Department.31th Mar 1921Box 27 \ 4  Scan022
Request for flexible tubing to test a mechanical tyre pump, with a suggestion to source it from Dunlops.24th Mar 1921Box 27 \ 4  Scan023
Requesting standard rubber flexible tubing for mechanical tyre pumps with a 1/4' diameter hole.31th Mar 1921Box 27 \ 4  Scan024
Request for clarification on the size, bore, and material of tubing for a mechanical tyre pump.31th Mar 1921Box 27 \ 4  Scan025
Request to order 7 lbs of Prices 'Belmoline' 'C' Grease.13th Feb 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan026
Internal order request for tyre repair supplies from Messrs. Dunlops.20th Feb 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan027
Request for materials and parts for the experimental testing of a Goshawk II chassis.1st Feb 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan028
Request to order three 8-day dashboard clocks from Messrs. Waltham with black dials and silvered letters.28th Feb 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan029
Urgent order for K.L.G. and Lodge sparking plugs for the Experimental Goshawk engines.28th Feb 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan030
Internal request to order three tool bags for the 10,000 miles Goshawks from Rotax Motor Accessories Ltd.17th Mar 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan031
Order for Dunlop Magnum tyre covers for Goshawk cars.22th Mar 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan032
Order for a 14 lbs. tin of Prices 'Belmoline' Grease.17th Jun 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan033
Requesting an order for two specific types of wire wheel spoke brushes for the Experimental Department.19th Jul 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan034
Order request for four rear red lamp glasses for two types of Lucas lamps.1st Aug 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan035
Ordering six Dunlop straight-sided tyre covers for cars destined for France.25th Sep 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan036
Request to order four dozen Schrader valve and spring replacements from Messrs. Dunlops.11th Nov 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan037
Internal memorandum requesting a large quantity of Aviation petrol, Benzol, and Castrol 'R' oil.4th Dec 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan038
Letter requesting information on larger scale motoring maps for the Wirksworth, Ashbourne and Matlock districts.16th Dec 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan039
Inquiry to the British Ordnance Survey regarding maps showing hill gradients in Derbyshire.16th Dec 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan040
Letter from the Ordnance Survey London Map Depot forwarding an index list of road maps.20th Dec 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan041
The purchase of Ordnance Survey maps.21th Dec 1922Box 27 \ 4  Scan042
Request to obtain two 25 cubic inch capacity glass measures for cylinders.1st Jan 1923Box 27 \ 4  Scan043
Internal request to order a double recording stopwatch from J.W. Benson & Co.15th Jan 1923Box 27 \ 4  Scan044


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