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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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Communication regarding vehicle registration and licensing for chassis GF-68 and 11-G-III.19th Mar 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0347
Instruction sheet noting the engine number G1395 for the chassis associated with registration 11 GIII.23th Mar 1925Box 76 \ 1  scan0348
Listing motor car licences for four specific vehicles.24th Mar 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0349
Confirming the enclosure of a licence for car S-G-111.25th Mar 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0350
Requesting a 6-month license for Mr. Royce's 40/50 HP Phantom experimental car (7-EX).20th Apr 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0351
Inquiring about the readability of motor car licences, with a handwritten response confirming they are in good condition.22th Apr 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0352
Note about the licence for chassis number 7-EX, CH. 5412.1st May 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0353
Paperwork for a car that has returned from France.21th May 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0354
One-month licence and registration for the 10-EX car.26th May 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0355
Notification of a licence being issued for chassis number 10-EX, valid until June 30th.26th May 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0356
Requesting car details (Open or Closed) for a boat reservation from Folkestone to Boulogne.26th May 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0357
Travel arrangements, ferry bookings, and paperwork for chassis 10-EX to France.27th May 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0358
Licence for car chassis number 12-EX up to June 30th.3rd Jun 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0359
Renewal of expiring motor car licenses.23th Jun 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0360
Urgent internal memo requesting the renewal of a licence for the 10-EX CAR.30th Jun 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0361
The renewal of the 12-EX car licence for a further three months.1st Jul 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0362
Vehicle licence for Chassis No. 10-EX - CH.5877.1st Jul 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0363
Clarifying vehicle numbers and arranging travel to meet in Boulogne.14th Jul 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0364
Telegram received by telephone concerning export papers.23th Jul 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0365
From Customs and Excise regarding a requested document.17th Sep 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0366
Seeking confirmation about wheels and axles and discussing a receipt for payment.15th Sep 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0367
Cover note from Telegraph Co regarding the return of an attached document.29th Aug 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0368
French customs declaration from Le Havre for two Rolls-Royce wheels, two axles, and two steel pivots from England.29th Aug 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0369
French customs document from Le Havre with British Consular legalisation of signatures.27th Aug 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0370
The renewal of licences for chassis numbers 10-EX and 12-EX.28th Sep 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0371
The renewal of vehicle licenses for two chassis, with instructions for one to be sent to Mr. Royce.28th Sep 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0372
Provision of a licence for chassis number 12-EX.4th Oct 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0373
Requesting a triptyque for the 7-EX car for Mr. Royce's use in Le Canadel.1st Dec 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0374
Listing motor car licenses due for renewal and cars without existing licenses.8th Dec 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0375
Requesting information on requirements for motor car licences for 1927.8th Dec 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0376
Requesting the renewal of various motor car licences for 1927 and changes to trade licence plates.22th Dec 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0377
Inquiring whether to retain the 10-G-111 experimental car due to a directive to reduce their numbers.24th Dec 1926Box 76 \ 1  scan0378
The particulars of testing for the Stanton tests.24th Dec 1915Box 76 \ 2  scan0001
Letter to The Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co. regarding inconsistent results from Stanton Test Machines.19th Jul 1917Box 76 \ 2  scan0002
Letter concerning inconsistent results from Stanton Repeated Impact Testing Machines due to their mounting on wooden benches.21th Jul 1917Box 76 \ 2  scan0003
Letter to Dr. Stanton at the National Physical Laboratory seeking advice on achieving consistent results from three Stanton Impact Test Machines.23th Jul 1917Box 76 \ 2  scan0004
Letter requesting confirmation of B. Hopkinson's findings regarding machine speeds.9th Aug 1917Box 76 \ 2  scan0005
Letter from the National Physical Laboratory discussing the design and result consistency of an impact testing machine.9th Aug 1917Box 76 \ 2  scan0006
Correspondence with the National Physical Laboratory about the mounting of Stanton Test Machines.21th Aug 1917Box 76 \ 2  scan0007
Requesting instructions for the pattern and machining of a solid cast iron base for three Stanton Test Machines.23th Aug 1917Box 76 \ 2  scan0008
Confirming instructions to bolt Stanton Test Machines to a solid cast iron base.4th Oct 1917Box 76 \ 2  scan0009
Confirming the satisfactory completion of a cast iron base for Stanton test machines.14th Dec 1917Box 76 \ 2  scan0010
Acquisition of testing shop equipment, including secondhand dynamos and a permanent testing tackle.19th Jun 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0011
Outlining the specifications for a dynamometer system, including power absorption and temperature requirements.4th Apr 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0012
Departmental memo detailing specifications for an armature shaft assembly and its electrical components.19th Jun 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0013
Departmental memo outlining the specifications for small, hard-driven electrical machines.19th Jun 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0014
Departmental memo suggesting offering generators instead of continuous current machines to reduce costs.19th Jun 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0015
Letter from C.J. discussing progress and suggesting economic changes in the foundry, focusing on die casting and plate moulding.25th Oct 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0016
Proposal for foundry improvements including the relocation of the moulding process and consideration of new melting furnaces.30th Oct 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0017
Committee meeting extract discussing a letter from Mr. Royce regarding foundry development and die casting.30th Oct 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0018
Foundry progress, moulding techniques, and the storage of casting patterns.22th Nov 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0019
Meeting minutes discussing the use of plate patterns and moulding in the foundry.22th Nov 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0020
Request to design a scheme for an efficient guard for large motor drive belts in the shops.17th Nov 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0021
Minutes from committee meetings discussing suggestion 125 regarding a guard for motor belts in the workshops.5th Dec 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0022
Recommendation for a procedure to test the efficiency of electric motors to accurately measure power consumption.4th Dec 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0023
Meeting minutes regarding a scheme for testing shop motor efficiencies.13th Dec 1911Box 76 \ 2  scan0024
Typed memo from F.H.R. to Mr. Nadin regarding a machine for boring motorcar cylinders.20th Jan 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0025
Letter to Mr Johnson detailing the fluctuating cost per chassis of electricity over a twelve-month period and mentioning a previous discussion about installing an in-house generating plant.12th Apr 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0026
Typed letter discussing a proposal for a new works power plant using Willans 'Diesel' engines.13th Dec 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0027
Typed copy discussing the Admiralty's use of Diesel engines, the potential for coal-tar fuel, and a proposal for 3-phase generators.13th Dec 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0028
Financial breakdown of capital expenditure and cost per annum for buildings and machinery.13th Dec 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0029
Power plant capacity, demand, and stand-by installation requirements.13th Dec 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0030
Letter from F.H. Royce to Claude Johnson postponing the decision on building a new power plant due to minimal potential savings.18th Apr 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0031
Relaying Mr. Royce's reasons for not proceeding with a proposed piston turning machine.6th Jun 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0032
Typed letter regarding the return of designs and drawings.16th Aug 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0033
Departmental memo requesting a progress report on the design and detailing of a special cylinder boring machine.16th Aug 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0034
Progress report on the development of a cylinder boring machine and a jig for drilling frame side members.22th Aug 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0035
Progress update on the work for a moving carriage and jig for frame drilling.28th Aug 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0036
Communication from Mr. Royce to Mr. Moon regarding the design of a cylinder boring machine.28th Aug 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0037
From F.H. Royce discussing the trial of a 'Baush' drill and the design of a cylinder boring machine.31th Oct 1912Box 76 \ 2  scan0038
From F.H.R. to C.J. regarding delays in producing drawings for a 3 Operation Cylinder Boring Machine.16th Jan 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0039
Delays in producing drawings for a Cylinder Boring Machine and refuting a perception of favouring complexity.16th Jan 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0040
Departmental memo regarding a status report on the 3-operation cylinder boring machine.20th Jan 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0041
The design progress of a 3-operation, 3-cylinder boring machine.22th Jan 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0042
Page two of a letter asking for advice on whether to send drawings now or wait for small details to be completed.22th Jan 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0043
Departmental memo discussing the progress of drawings for a 3-operation 3-cylinder boring machine.22th Jan 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0044
Departmental memo discussing the despatch of drawings, with a handwritten reply from F.H. Royce.7th Jan 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0045
The management of stores and a scheme for better organization of material for works.11th Dec 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0046
Specification diagram for an Alfred Herbert Ltd. No. 1 Vertical Milling Machine.6th Feb 1918Box 76 \ 2  scan0047
Blueprint of an Alfred Herbert Ltd. N°3 Vertical Milling Machine.12th Apr 1910Box 76 \ 2  scan0048
Diagram showing the specifications of an Alfred Herbert Ltd. N°9 Horizontal Milling Machine.27th Aug 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0049
Purchase of gear hobbing machines with a 'creeping system' suggested by Parsons.27th Aug 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0050
Photograph of a No. 4 Herbert Ltd. milling machine.15th Mar 1916Box 76 \ 2  scan0051
The potential purchase of a Brinnell Ball Tester for testing rear brake shoe metal.26th Jul 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0052
New device for milling out the centre of connecting rods.31th Oct 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0053
Testing and heat treatment of nickel steel side members and the acquisition of an Izod impact tester.3rd Nov 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0054
Procurement of a new materials testing machine and comparing different models.26th Nov 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0055
Suitability of different impact testing machines, comparing the Stanton and Arnold systems.1st Dec 1913Box 76 \ 2  scan0056
Observations and modifications made to a cam grinder machine.13th Mar 1914Box 76 \ 2  scan0057
The camshaft being dragged into the wheel.13th Mar 1914Box 76 \ 2  scan0058
Photographs of the Cam Grinder and an update on its satisfactory performance.24th Mar 1914Box 76 \ 2  scan0059
Description of the 3rd head, the chambering head, for a cylinder borer machine.2nd Apr 1914Box 76 \ 2  scan0060
Typed memorandum discussing the design and lubrication of a wormspindle and bearing assembly, with a hand-drawn sketch.2nd Apr 1914Box 76 \ 2  scan0061
Description of a cutter drive mechanism with a sun and planet gearbox, including details on its casting and housing.2nd Apr 1914Box 76 \ 2  scan0062
Continued description of the lubrication system for cutter and wormwheel spindles.2nd Apr 1914Box 76 \ 2  scan0063
Design and operation of a cylinder borer, including a proposal for a two-cutter system.18th Apr 1914Box 76 \ 2  scan0064
Design checks and proposed modifications for a cylinder boring machine.22th Apr 1914Box 76 \ 2  scan0065
Six-stage machining process for a cylinder, including discussions on efficiency and cost.22th Apr 1914Box 76 \ 2  scan0066
From 'R' to 'M' discussing design feedback on a mechanical component, including cutters, cylinders, and shafts.22th Apr 1914Box 76 \ 2  scan0067
Modifications to a cylinder borer machine, including changing the number of heads from three to five.30th Apr 1914Box 76 \ 2  scan0068


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