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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 from S. Smith & Sons regarding modified A.T. instruments and sending a sample of a standard Pointer type magnetic Smith's Speedometer.28th Jun 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0217
Calibration of Bensport instruments and the use of Phosphor Bronze for securing plates.29th Jun 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0218
Instructions for the repair and modification of instruments from car 2.B.IV following an accident.12th Jul 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0219
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the postponement of a representative's visit to align with another meeting for a technical discussion.15th Jul 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0220
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding representatives visiting to discuss a new magnetic speedometer.17th Jul 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0221
Continuation page of a letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd.19th Jul 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0222
Letter from a supplier discussing the cobalt percentage in speedometer magnets and the development of self-winding clocks.26th Jul 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0223
Continuation of a letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the development of a small clock.27th Jul 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0224
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a Nemag instrument sample, petrol gauges, an electric clock, and K.L.G. plug screens.27th Jul 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0225
Letter from a supplier, S. Smith & Sons, discussing issues with an electric clock, ammeter dials, and other instruments.27th Jul 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0226
Faults found in two petrol gauge meters, P.811 and P.751.14th Jul 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0227
Electrical system and instrument patch modifications for Bensport Chassis No.2.B.IV.27th Jul 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0228
Requesting a progress report regarding Bensport Instruments.27th Jul 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0229
The submission of two lighter and cheaper Smith instruments as an alternative to the A.T. for chassis testing.27th Jul 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0230
Comparative testing of instruments from Watford, Smith, and A.T.Co.28th Jul 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0231
Request to the Mailing Department to post a loaned catalogue to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd.1st Aug 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0232
Letter from S. Smith & Sons apologising for a delay in response and confirming a catalogue is being sent.24th Aug 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0233
Points related to Bentley Chassis electrical equipment.25th Aug 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0234
Wiring instructions for coachbuilders regarding body-to-chassis connections, lighting, and indicators.25th Aug 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0235
Report or meeting minutes discussing modifications to horns and tail lamps for a number of vehicles.29th Aug 1935Box 62 \ 2  scan0236
Design of grilled fronts for horns on a Bentley chassis.29th Aug 1935Box 62 \ 2  scan0237
Sending two Bentley A.T. Speedometers and one A.T. rev clock into the Stores.6th Sep 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0238
Faulty Bentley instruments being sent to the makers for repair and modification.28th Sep 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0239
Request from Messrs. Smith & Sons to loan instrument patches for an exhibition at Olympia.6th Oct 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0240
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the loan of an instrument patch for exhibition at Olympia.6th Oct 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0241
The loan of a 20/25 instrument patch to S. Smith & Sons for exhibition at the Olympia Show.10th Oct 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0242
Letter arranging for a 20/25 HP instrument patch to be loaned for an exhibition and urging the recipient to press for the production of new instruments.10th Oct 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0243
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a 20/25 HP Instrument Patch and progress on a new instrument.11th Oct 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0244
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a telephone conversation and the loan of a 20-25 Rolls Patch.11th Oct 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0245
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the return of an instrument panel borrowed for the Olympia Show.24th Oct 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0246
Letter to Mr. G. Manwaring requesting a meeting to discuss the testing of two Smith Nemag instruments.25th Oct 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0247
Letter on Chace Hotel letterhead to Mr Hives of Rolls Royce, rescheduling a meeting.26th Oct 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0248
Secret memo regarding the sourcing and supply of instrument panels and components for the 'Vulture' project car.12th Dec 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0249
Request to dispatch a set of Bentley instrument board parts to Park Ward & Co.15th Dec 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0250
Requesting the dispatch of special experimental Bentley instruments to the Sales Department.22th Dec 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0251
New lightened type instruments for a Bentley chassis, specifically the placement of the speedometer trip setting mechanism.23th Dec 1933Box 62 \ 2  scan0252
Letter to Mr. Nichols of Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss instruments.9th Jan 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0253
Confirming an accepted offer for a chassis delivery to C.W. Nichols of Smith & Sons.20th Jan 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0254
Urgent instruction to fit a Bentley instrument patch to chassis 3.B.IV for testing with new lightened instruments.25th Jan 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0255
Unsatisfactory dashboard instrument illumination and comparing it with Terraplane and Essex models.30th Jan 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0256
Suggestion to improve instrument panel illumination for the 20/25 and 40/50 models.1st Jan 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0257
Improvements to the instrument board illumination for 20/25 and 40/50 chassis.31th Jan 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0258
Letter to S. Smith & Sons arranging a meeting to discuss new ideas on instrument illumination and improvements for plug screening caps.1st Feb 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0259
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a meeting to discuss instrument schemes and illumination.2nd Feb 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0260
Typed letter to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd. arranging a visit to London.3rd Feb 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0261
Visit to Messrs. Smiths to inspect new ideas for instrument board illumination using translucent dials.8th Feb 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0262
Instrument illumination and an opportunity to see a new combined instrument fitted to a Terraplane.9th Feb 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0263
Loaned instruments for experiments on instrument illumination to be returned to Messrs. Smiths.12th Feb 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0264
Invoice from S. Smith & Sons for two instrument panels taken by Mr. West.21th Feb 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0265
Poor finish of the instrument board on the Experimental Streamlined Bentley and seeking improvement suggestions.23th Feb 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0266
Instrument board illumination and the development of combined instruments for Bentley with Messrs. Smiths.28th Feb 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0267
Proposed modified instrument schemes and layouts for Rolls Royce and Bentley chassis.9th Mar 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0268
Layout and design of the instrument board from the driver's perspective.9th Mar 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0269
Instrument panel layout and sourcing new instruments for RR and Bentley models.4th Mar 1954Box 62 \ 2  scan0270
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. enquiring about progress on experimental instruments for Bentley chassis.15th Mar 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0271
Continued use of Calorstats from supplier S. Smith & Sons over a cheaper alternative.20th Mar 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0272
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd requesting a progress update and a sample of an electrical rev counter for testing.19th Apr 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0273
Letter discussing schemes to improve the illumination for Rolls-Royce and Bentley instruments.20th Apr 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0274
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the development status of an Electrical Rev Indicator.20th Apr 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0275
Instrument illumination schemes for Bentley and R.R. chassis.21th Apr 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0276
The standardisation to all-wooden instrument boards due to the expense of the alternative chromium-plated flanges.25th Apr 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0277
Standardising wooden instrument boards and requesting blueprints.26th Apr 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0278
Clarifying the design and supply of instrument boards for various chassis models.27th Apr 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0279
Letter to a customer discussing potential interference with a Philco Wireless set and ignition trouble from suppressors.10th May 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0280
Letter to S. Smiths & Sons Ltd regarding a delay in new schemes for instruments.11th May 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0281
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a new Bentley and the performance of a wireless set.11th May 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0282
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the urgent delivery of new instruments.12th May 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0283
Requesting a progress update on grouped instrument proposals discussed with Smith's for Bentley and RR cars.17th May 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0284
Proposals for grouped instruments with Messrs. Smiths.18th May 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0285
The illumination of instruments on Bentley and R-R chassis.24th May 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0286
Illumination of instruments for Bentley and R.R. chassis.25th May 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0287
Letter to Mr. Manwaring regarding a dummy layout scheme and expressing disappointment over delays with instruments.6th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0288
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd proposing a works visit.12th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0289
Letter of complaint to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the failure rate of their instruments.15th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0290
Letter addressing a serious quantity of rejected instruments and requesting a review for improvement.16th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0291
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding service items and assuring an investigation.16th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0292
Letter arranging a visit to discuss new instrument board layout schemes and failures.18th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0293
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a missed visit, petrol gauges, and Jackall accessories.21th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0294
Visit to supplier S. Smiths & Sons Ltd. regarding instrument failures and complaints.22th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0295
New instrument schemes and resolving magnetic interference from the A.T. Speedometer.22th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0296
Letter to S.Smith & Sons Ltd. following up on a visit regarding instrument failures, designs and layouts.25th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0297
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding issues with Petrol Gauge Meters and Tank Units.25th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0298
Continuation page of a letter from S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a recommendation for three instruments.25th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0299
Internal memorandum from S. Smith & Sons regarding the status and inspection of various received instruments.20th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0300
Page 2 of an internal memorandum from S. Smith & Sons regarding component servicing.25th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0301
From Sg. to Wst. regarding a visit to Smith's Instruments to discuss failures and new types.25th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0302
Letter from S. Smith & Sons responding to queries about a petrol gauge, speedometer design, and sample layout delivery.26th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0303
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an issue with loose hands on a sample instrument and the cost of modification.26th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0304
Instrument arrangement for chassis 5.B.IV due to delays with illuminated dials.27th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0305
Procurement and mounting instructions for lightened type instruments on Bentley Chassis 5.B.IV.27th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0306
Non-functioning rev-clock on chassis B23AE and the supply of a replacement.29th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0307
Requesting the return of a loaned Hudson Instrument Patch to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd.30th Jun 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0308
Sending a Bentley rev-clock for repair and regulation.5th Jul 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0309
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of a letter from Mr. H.E. West, advising they are awaiting a report from their representative.20th Jul 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0310
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an enquiry about new lighter instruments.25th Jul 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0311
Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning the development of new Lighter type Instruments and issues with magnetic interference.25th Jul 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0312
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a celastoid speed ring for a Bentley combined instrument.27th Jul 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0313
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss instrument layout and speedometer progress.28th Jul 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0314
Design and layout of a new combined instrument group for RR and Bentley cars.1st Aug 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0315
Providing an independent switch for extinguishing instrument illumination.1st Aug 1934Box 62 \ 2  scan0316


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