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).
Job application letter from a 26-year-old engineer outlining their qualifications and experience.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 169\2\ img118 | |
| Date | 22th January 1934 | |
| 14 Rye Bank Rd, Old Trafford Manchester 16. 22nd Jan 1934. Dear Sir, I am desirous of obtaining a position on your staff, in whatever capacity you may think fit, and should be obliged if you would consider my qualifications. I am 26 years of age with a Central School education. I have just finished 3 years apprenticeship with a firm of General and Automobile Engineers, during this time I have been under the personal supervision of the Proprietor, whom I may say has been invited to become a Member of the Institute of Automobile Engineers. Although this was a small concern its business was very varied, and the knowledge and experience I have picked up is equally varied, having passed through the Engineering Shop and Repair Garage. I also attended Day and Evening classes in Engineering and Constructional Details & Calculations of Private and Commercial Vehicles, and am at present taking | ||