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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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Letter describing an ignition fault indicator device for engines, particularly aero engines.15th Oct 1920Box 33 \ 1  Scan039
Letter to Mr. F. W. Conway declining his submitted 'Ignition Indicating Device'.15th Oct 1920Box 33 \ 1  Scan040
Promotional letter from publishers Crosby Lockwood & Son for the book 'Electric Spark Ignition'.15th Nov 1920Box 33 \ 1  Scan041
From EFC to Sn. regarding the requirement for a new file case for records.13th Dec 1920Box 33 \ 1  Scan042
Invitation from British Thomson-Houston to visit their magneto factory and discuss wireless work and a new igniter design.16th Dec 1920Box 33 \ 1  Scan043
Letter from The British Thomson-Houston Company regarding a temporary works shutdown.16th Dec 1920Box 33 \ 1  Scan044
Letter to Mr. A.P. Young arranging a post-Christmas visit to Rugby and Coventry Works regarding magnetos and wireless work.20th Dec 1920Box 33 \ 1  Scan045
The second page of a letter confirming an address and expressing pleasure at an upcoming meeting to see a new design of an Ignitor.11th Aug 1920Box 33 \ 1  Scan046
Letter from The British Thomson-Houston Company Limited to Mr. Clark regarding arrangements for a visit to Coventry.22th Dec 1920Box 33 \ 1  Scan047
Letter from The British Thomson-Houston Company regarding a factory visit affected by a Christmas shutdown.22th Dec 1920Box 33 \ 1  Scan048
Letter to Mr. A.P. Young confirming travel arrangements to Kenilworth.23th Dec 1920Box 33 \ 1  Scan049
Listing various materials and parts returned to Derby in a Buick car.10th Jan 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan050
Letter from Joseph Tracy of Automobile Engineering offering motor testing services.24th Jan 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan051
Increased telephone call charges, recommending telegrams or special postal services to save costs.9th Feb 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan052
Reduction of 40/50HP chassis output from over forty to thirty-five per week and the consequent need to cut departmental establishment charges.1st Feb 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan053
From EFC to Hr. regarding sending old Lucas apparatus to the Instruction School.2nd Feb 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan054
Observing the use of mechanical washing machines for cleaning parts in American factories.10th Feb 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan055
The reduction of establishment charges due to a contemplated decrease in chassis production.25th Feb 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan056
Proposed draft letter outlining a new system for controlling company expenditure during a financial depression.15th Mar 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan057
List of regular company outgoings that a department chief is authorised to submit for.15th Mar 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan058
List of expenditure categories and materials, with a note on ordering procedures.13th Jul 1906Box 33 \ 1  Scan059
Page outlining procedures for authorising departmental expenditure and the role of a 'criticising officer'.13th Jul 1906Box 33 \ 1  Scan060
Procedures for departmental expenditure control, using charts to track spending and output.16th Nov 1920Box 33 \ 1  Scan061
New system for controlling departmental expenditure through rations based on output and profits.14th Apr 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan062
Quarterly memorandum regarding the cost and authorization of telephone calls and telegrams.14th Apr 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan063
Arranging the personal use of an experimental car for a family trip to the seaside.30th Apr 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan064
Arranging a tour of the Derby Works for a delegation from America and Canada.7th May 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan065
Short memo confirming adherence to instructions regarding economy measures for telephones.10th May 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan066
Outlining new procedures for authorising expenditure and issuing orders.26th May 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan067
Letter to Charles Napier, Esq., arranging a visit to the Works in Derby.6th Jun 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan068
Outlining the decision to dispense with the services of apprentices who reach the age of 21.7th Jun 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan069
Internal memorandum regarding the correction of a bonus overpayment for an employee named Ratcliffe.13th Jun 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan070
New classification of unemployment books under the 1920 Unemployment Act.13th Jun 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan071
Internal memorandum outlining new procedures for submitting requisitions to limit expenditure.15th Jun 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan072
Confirmation memo regarding instructions for the limitation of expenditure.20th Jun 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan073
The difficulty in getting Disposal Stores to accept returned parts without a fault diagnosis.21th Jun 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan074
Outlining the procedure for handling letters and memos from Springfield.1st Jul 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan075
Updated charges for using company cars and the reasons behind them.1st Jul 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan076
Urging managers to effect significant economies and reduce expenditure due to a reduction in chassis output.12th Jul 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan077
Page two of a letter requesting a report on departmental economies and future suggestions.12th Jul 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan078
Circulating a Board resolution regarding the use of company cars and the necessity of a mechanic.16th Jul 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan079
Requesting the submission of holiday dates and details of staff providing cover during absences.11th Aug 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan080
Clarifying company policy on employee transport costs and encouraging a specific employee to use experimental cars for feedback.24th Aug 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan081
Quoting an instruction that company property cannot be sold without prior consent from the General Manager or CJ.15th Sep 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan082
Mileage charges for officials using various models of company cars.29th Sep 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan083
Clarifying the abbreviation to be used for Mr H. Royce to avoid confusion.21th Oct 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan084
Letter announcing the appointment of Mr. H. Royce as the company's Buyer, outlining the division of responsibilities.24th Oct 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan085
Letter regarding a catalogue of French car types being sent to the experimental department.26th Oct 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan086
Arrangements for a lunch at 10 Kensington Crescent, noting the presence of Press Agents and an upcoming Agents' Luncheon.7th Nov 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan087
Urgent request for an experimental car with a driver for a trip to York.8th Nov 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan088
Internal announcement regarding the appointment of Mr. H. Royce as Buyer and the clarification of departmental responsibilities.11th Nov 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan089
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America concerning invoices for a parcel shipped to Derby.1st Dec 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan090
Personal letter regarding plans to leave France due to the state of trade.3rd Dec 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan091
Letter from H. Holgate inquiring about a contract to rejoin the Experimental Department.5th Jan 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan092
Follow-up letter regarding an unanswered query about the Experimental Department.5th Jan 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan093
Letter fragment requesting a reply to settle on something for 1922.12th Dec 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan094
Inter-departmental memo detailing a new two-part instruction from 'CJ' for handling works memos.12th Dec 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan095
Inter-departmental memorandum encouraging verbal communication over written memos.14th Dec 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan096
Inter-departmental memorandum suggesting more verbal communication and a simplified process for circulating Standardisation Sheets.14th Dec 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan097
Inter-departmental memo regarding the procedure for forwarding daily carbon copies.16th Dec 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan098
Inter-departmental memorandum clarifying the procedure for sending copies of correspondence to C.J.19th Dec 1921Box 33 \ 1  Scan099
From CJ to EFC requesting an explanation for non-compliance with ordering procedures, citing two specific cases.1st Jan 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan100
Damaged instruments from Weston Electrical Co. and an unsolicited dynamo from Lucas Elec. Co.27th Jan 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan101
Request for a small brass sleeve and three 'Invara' steel rods for grandfather clock pendulums.2nd Feb 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan102
Assessment of documents at risk in case of a serious fire and its potential impact.7th Mar 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan103
Covering memo for a communication from the Sales Department regarding cars sent to France.8th Mar 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan104
Potential loss of experimental department documents by fire and the practicalities of storage in the Strong Room.15th Mar 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan105
Announcing new telephone numbers and a telegraphic address for the Conduit St. office.22th Mar 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan106
Directive to consult solicitors before writing letters regarding potential legal claims, following a motor car accident at Cricklewood.31th Mar 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan107
The unauthorized taking of parts from fitting bays and reinforcing the correct procedure for acquiring replacements.4th Apr 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan108
Instructing that solicitors be consulted before writing any letters regarding motor car accidents.31th Mar 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan109
Notice detailing the revised charges for telephone trunk calls based on the time of day.18th Aug 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan110
Telegram regarding a delay in securing shipping berths for cars.29th May 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan111
Instructing a change in the use of work cards for timekeeping.16th Sep 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan112
Request for four size 5 millboards and 2 yards of tracing cloth to be sent with the next car.28th Sep 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan113
Telegram received by telephone regarding the transport of pipe dogs and screwing dies for an iron water pipe.8th Nov 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan114
Internal instruction on cost-saving methods for sending international cablegrams.4th Oct 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan115
Instructing the recipient to discontinue use of Pistern Hill road to avoid a potential injunction.16th Oct 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan116
Letter from the Hartshorne and Seals Rural District Council.18th Oct 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan117
List assigning numbers to various factory departments and shops.18th Oct 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan118
List of factory departments, processes, and workshop locations, continued from a previous page.18th Oct 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan119
Continued list of company departments and sections.7th Nov 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan120
Missed appointment with the Works Committee due to a member's illness and a lack of communication.7th Nov 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan121
Letter clarifying the circumstances of a poorly organised conference and suggesting improvements for future appointments.22th Nov 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan122
Controlling establishment charges, detailing the procedure for authorising staff increases or pay raises.5th Dec 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan123
Recommending that Chief Assistants in the Experimental Department be placed under contract due to their access to sensitive information.12th Dec 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan124
Assigning numbers to departments for handling Bonus Cards and Material Requisitions.28th Oct 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan125
Organizing guides for a visit of the Motor Press to the Works, including details of a rehearsal.14th Dec 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan126
Internal memorandum advising of the Chairman's new title, The Rt. Hon: The Lord Wargrave.20th Dec 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan127
Series of suggestions for safeguarding the secrecy and security of the Experimental Shop.28th Dec 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan128
Report outlining the requirements and proposals for the Experimental Department.29th Dec 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan129
Suggestions for safeguarding the secrecy of the Experimental Department.29th Dec 1922Box 33 \ 1  Scan130
Suggestions for increasing the privacy and efficiency of the Experimental Department.15th Jan 1923Box 33 \ 1  Scan131
Estimate for works including fencing, a strong room, and a chassis dynamometer for the Experimental Department.15th Jan 1923Box 33 \ 1  Scan132
Estimate for a new lavatory block inside the Experimental Department.15th Jan 1923Box 33 \ 1  Scan133
Estimate for Scheme D detailing costs for the extension of the Experimental Department.15th Jan 1923Box 33 \ 1  Scan134
Discouraging the use of internal memos in favor of conversations and conferences.26th Jan 1923Box 33 \ 1  Scan135
Urgent request to authorize expenditure of £900 for a secrecy-related job in the Experimental Department.23th Jan 1923Box 33 \ 1  Scan136
Requesting arrangements to prevent vehicle use in avenues between test houses due to engine noise making it unsafe.26th Feb 1923Box 33 \ 1  Scan137
Quarterly note from CJ regarding the strict procedure for introducing changes to the chassis.26th Mar 1925Box 33 \ 1  Scan138


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