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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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The testing of an oil sample from The Henzell Oil Co.4th Feb 1914Box 32 \ 4  Scan075
The adoption of 'Prices oils' and the postponement of further oil testing.11th May 1914Box 32 \ 4  Scan076
Letter from Edgar Vaughan & Co. Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss practical tests for motor oils.16th Dec 1919Box 32 \ 4  Scan077
To Mr. Hives regarding correspondence from the Central Oil Company about their motor oil.8th Jan 1920Box 32 \ 4  Scan078
Promotional letter from The Central Oil Company offering a sample of Superfine Motor Touring Oil.2nd Jan 1920Box 32 \ 4  Scan079
Declining to test HL Crane's Fine Motor Oils as they are pure mineral oils.9th Feb 1920Box 32 \ 4  Scan080
Sales letter from The Graphite Oils Company Ltd. offering 'Suspensor' brand motor oil for testing.9th Feb 1920Box 32 \ 4  Scan081
Enquiry from Handley Page Ltd. concerning the use of oils on engines.9th Jul 1920Box 32 \ 4  Scan082
Correspondence with Mr. Handley Page about lubricating oil for aeroplane engines in India.9th Jul 1920Box 32 \ 4  Scan083
Letter from Handley Page suggesting a new lubricating oil from Burmah Oil Co. for aircraft engines.1st Jul 1920Box 32 \ 4  Scan084
Letter to F. Handley Page concerning a delay in contacting Mr. Watson of the Burmah Oil Company due to works holidays.3rd Jul 1920Box 32 \ 4  Scan085
Letter from the Vacuum Oil Company regarding the forwarding of oil samples for testing purposes.10th Aug 1920Box 32 \ 4  Scan086
Offer from Sterns Ltd. regarding their AMBROLEUM gear oil and seeking an opinion before replying.15th Apr 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan087
Forwarding correspondence from The British Oil & Turpentine Corporation Ltd regarding an Oil Testing Machine.18th May 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan088
Declining to test an unfamiliar oil from the Central Oil Company.28th May 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan089
Letter from Henry Wells Oil Co. promoting their 'Germ Process' Motoils.3rd Jun 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan090
Letter from Sun Company of Canada submitting samples of oil and grease for approval.7th Feb 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan091
Laboratory report detailing the results of an oil viscosity test.7th Sep 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan092
Receipt and potential testing of Clynol 'C' Motor Oil samples from a customer.23th Sep 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan093
Lubricating oil recommendations for Paris, discussing the unavailability of standard oils and considering alternatives.7th Oct 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan094
Chasing a reply regarding lubricating oils and forwarding a note from the Paris Depot.14th Oct 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan095
Unreliability of French lubricating oils and the proposal to standardize on Wakefield's Castrol and Vacuum oils.10th Oct 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan096
Suitable lubricating oils for use in France and the recommended brands.15th Oct 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan097
Customer's query about using Texaco engine lubricating oil for chassis 1662.31th Oct 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan098
Requesting a copy of a report on the difficulty of obtaining lubricating oils abroad.8th Nov 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan099
Difficulty in obtaining lubricating oils abroad.9th Nov 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan100
Letter from Henry Wells Oil Co. concerning 'Germ Process' lubricating oils and an article in 'The Automobile Engineer' magazine.13th Dec 1921Box 32 \ 4  Scan101
Letter detailing the dispatch of H.L. Engine oil and L.L. Gear oil to the Franco-Egyptian Company for testing purposes.10th Feb 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan102
Potential use of Shell lubricating oil, pending Mr. Royce's approval.13th Mar 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan103
Summary of a meeting with Shell-Mex regarding the testing of their lubricating oil for Aero and Car engines.27th Feb 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan104
Suitable lubricants for the Goshawk and 40/50 car models and the sourcing of oil supplies.14th Mar 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan105
Letter from Sir Arthur Duckham about a new lubricant and suggesting a sample be obtained for testing.15th Mar 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan106
Providing a recommended response to inquiries about 'Miracle Oil'.20th Jun 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan107
Laboratory report comparing the viscosity and flash points of l'huile 'M.13.5' and 'M9.5' against Prices' oils.11th Apr 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan108
Internal enquiry regarding the experimental results of 'Miracle Oil' due to customer interest.9th Aug 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan109
Customer enquiries about 'Miracle Oil', which is considered a fake.1st Aug 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan110
Suggested reply to a customer enquiry regarding the use of 'Miracle Oil'.1st Sep 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan111
Recommended standard reply to customer enquiries regarding 'Miracle Oil'.1st Sep 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan112
Oil testing communication from Shell-Mex Limited and a concluded arrangement with Price Company.26th Sep 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan113
Request from Shell Mex Company to test lubricating oil for cars.18th Sep 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan114
Letter from Shell-Mex Limited requesting an engine test of their lubricating oils for the Rolls Royce car.15th Sep 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan115
Continuation sheet of a letter from Shell-Mex Limited regarding sending a representative to discuss a matter.15th Sep 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan116
Policy and impracticality of testing all submitted brands of oil, using Shell Mex as an example.27th Oct 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan117
Process of testing and returning parts.12th Dec 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan118
Trial for 'New Process Oil' from Alex: Duckham & Co. Ltd.12th Dec 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan119
Request for a standardized response to customer inquiries about 'Miracle Oil'.20th Dec 1922Box 32 \ 4  Scan120
Follow-up request for information regarding 'Miracle Oil'.4th Jan 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan121
Analysis of 'Miracle Oil' and its effects on valve wear, with a recommendation to test standard lubricating oil mixed with petrol.1st Jan 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan122
Efficacy and composition of 'Miracle Oil' and proposing wording for customer responses.11th Jan 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan123
The effectiveness of 'Miracle Oil' and a suggested statement on its use.13th Jan 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan124
Claims and effectiveness of 'Miracle Oil' in preventing carbon buildup in engines.15th Jan 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan125
Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd regarding the adoption of a new process motor oil.27th Feb 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan126
Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd. detailing oil test results from various motor manufacturers.27th Feb 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan127
Copy of test results comparing two different types of oil: 'New Process Oil' and 'Motorine 'C''.27th Feb 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan128
Advertisement for Alexander Duckham & Co.'s New Process Oil, detailing its benefits against heat and carbon deposit formation.8th Mar 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan129
Letter arranging for a 6-month test of 20 gallons of oil on an experimental car.8th Mar 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan130
Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd regarding the supply of motor oil for testing on an experimental car.10th Mar 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan131
Requesting a requisition for New Process Motor Oil after receiving an invoice from Messrs. Alex. Duckham & Co.3rd May 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan132
Receiving a cask of Adcol Motor Oil without instruction and requesting copies of requisitions in the future.27th Mar 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan133
Request to order one cask of 'New Process' Adcol Motor Oil from Messrs. Alex. Duckham for experimental purposes.7th May 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan134
Seeking confirmation regarding the practice of testing oils and charging suppliers for the service.7th Jun 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan135
Advertising leaflet for Miracle Oil, an upper cylinder lubricant for petrol and benzol engines.8th Jan 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan136
Informational leaflet promoting 'Miracle Oil' and its benefits for the lubrication of internal combustion engines.8th Jan 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan137
Order form for 'Miracle Oil' to be sent to The Contract & Works Supply Co. in Nottingham.8th Jan 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan138
Order form from The Centaur & Works Supply Co. for Minerva Oil.31th Aug 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan139
Inspection report on the use of 'Miracle Oil' as a petrol additive for Chassis No.3-PG.31th Aug 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan140
Use of 'Miracle Oil' as a petrol additive for Sir Emsley Carr's Chassis No. 3-PG.4th Sep 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan141
Customer's inquiry about using 'Adcol' brand oil in their car, chassis number 55-S-8.13th Sep 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan142
Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd. regarding the composition and testing of 'NEW PROCESS' engine oil.5th Sep 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan143
Analysis and suitability of 'ADCOL' OIL as a lubricant.12th Nov 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan144
Performance of various lubricating oils and recommending 'Wakefields XL' for further testing.15th Nov 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan145
Forwarding a copy of recommendations for lubricants to be used on Springfield-made chassis.10th Dec 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan146
Service bulletin memo detailing a larger and modified list of recommended oils.27th Oct 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan147
Recommendations for lubricants for the gearbox, steering box, water pump, and pressure gun.27th Oct 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan148
Request from Alexander Duckham & Co. for an endorsement of their Adcol oil, and the proposed refusal.17th Dec 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan149
Dissatisfaction with Price's lubricating oil and plans to test alternatives.18th Dec 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan150
Complaint on Chassis No. 60-3-G and the consideration of an alternative to Prices Oil.22th Dec 1923Box 32 \ 4  Scan151
Attaching blueprints with particulars of tests taken on Ragosine oil.16th Jan 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan152
Letter from oil refiners James White, Abbott & Co offering a sample of Glissade 'S' Brand motor oil.20th Feb 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan153
Lubricant sample called 'Petroyle' from Edward Joy & Sons Ltd, for testing purposes.27th Feb 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan154
Policy of recommending alternative oils versus selling a specific brand for profit.3rd Apr 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan155
Customer's query about using Benzole fuel and Duckham's lubrication oil in a 20 HP chassis.3rd Apr 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan156
On carburettor float materials, benzol corrosion, and testing Duckhams oil for the 20 HP car.4th Apr 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan157
Direct reply concerning alternative lubricating oil due to an absence.23th Apr 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan158
Query regarding a recommendation to modify the engine oil change interval from 5000 miles.30th Apr 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan159
Proposing the use of alternative lubricating oils to avoid dependency on a single supplier.5th May 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan160
The shipment of two 50-gallon drums of oil to a recipient in France.2nd May 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan161
Difficulties obtaining import licences for oil being sent to France.1st May 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan162
Cover note forwarding a letter from France to be taken up with Messrs. Alex. Duckham.27th May 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan163
Letter from Chateauroux, France to Derby regarding the receipt and use of Castrol engine oil.2nd Jun 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan164
Responding to an enquiry about the use of Catlin Shale Products Company oil in cars.7th Jul 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan165
Customer's insistence on using Butterworth's oils for chassis 61-EL.8th Aug 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan166
Requesting remarks regarding the use of Butterworth's oils on chassis 61-EM.Serpell.18th Aug 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan167
Declining to recommend Butterworths Oils due to a lack of experience.21th Aug 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan168
Letter from the American to the UK branch discussing Veedol and Fordol engine oils, their viscosity, and recommended usage.29th Aug 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan169
Page 2 of a letter to Mr. Hives concerning the Tide Water Oil Company.29th Aug 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan170
Letter discussing Veedol oil grades from the Tide Water Oil Company, their viscosity, and suitability for different markets.29th Aug 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan171
Letter to Mr. Hives concerning the Tide Water Oil Company.29th Aug 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan172
Table of physical characteristics for different grades of Veedol Motor Oil.20th Aug 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan173
To the Accounts Department to cancel an invoice for oil mistakenly sent to Monsieur A. Trone, which was for experimental cars.20th Aug 1924Box 32 \ 4  Scan174


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