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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: William Hewlett Papers
creator:
Hewlett, William R.
source:
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Identifier/Call Number: M1995
Physical Description:
314 Linear Feet
(714 manuscript boxes, 3 card boxes, 11 flat boxes, 9 record cartons, and 19 map folders)
Date (inclusive): 1907-2010
Date (bulk): 1960-2000
Abstract: The papers of William Hewlett document his professional and personal life, covering his many activities outside of Hewlett-Packard
Company, how he invested his time and money, and his engagement with many organizations and individuals in business, politics,
science, and academia.
The collection is open for research, with the exception of a few boxes. Both Series 2: Financial and Series 4: Properties
and Rentals each contain one box closed until the year 2050 because of sensitive material related to litigation. All items
in Series 15: Audiovisual Materials were digitized and should be viewed or listened to through the reading room. The box containing
the original audiovisual media is closed. Series 16: Original Correspondence is also closed to researchers, and only meant
for use by staff, due to fragility; photocopies have been made available.
Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
The William Hewlett Papers consists of correspondence, photographs, financial records, reports, minutes, calendars, notes,
hardware, videotapes, compact discs, newspaper clippings, publications, and other materials. The collection documents some
parts of Hewlett’s personal and professional life, as well as his finances, philanthropy, and engagement with scientific,
cultural, international, business, and civic organizations. Some material in the collection was created and filed by staff
and individuals representing the family after William Hewlett passed away in 2001.
1. Cal Photos, University of California, Berkeley
2. California Academy of Sciences, Botany Collections
3. Dave Packard and Bill Hewlett: "Documentation" Videorecording, Stanford Special Collections and University Archives
4. Hewlett Collection, Agilent Technologies Company Archives
5. Hewlett-Packard Company Archives
6. Hewlett-Packard Ephemera Collection, Stanford Special Collections and University Archives
7. Packard Family Papers, Stanford Special Collections and University Archives
8. Uncommon Man Dinner, May 15, 1987 Videorecording, Stanford Special Collections and University Archives
9. William Hewlett Memorial Service Videorecording, Stanford Special Collections and University Archives
10. William R. Hewlett Library [electronic resource], Stanford Special Collections and University Archives
William Hewlett was the co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, one of the most successful technology start-up companies in the history
of Silicon Valley. He and his business partner and longtime friend David Packard flipped a coin to determine the order of
their names when starting their company. Following the tremendous success of Hewlett-Packard, he became well known for his
philanthropy, donating millions of dollars from his fortune to support various causes. In 1966, he and his wife established
the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Today the private foundation is among the largest in the United States.
The William Hewlett Papers is arranged into 16 series, Series 1: General Correspondence, Series 2: Financial, Series 3: Memberships/Boards,
Series 4: Properties and Rentals, Series 5: Biographical and Family History, Series 6: Subject Files, Series 7: Calendars,
Series 8: William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Series 9: Los Trancos Baseball and San Francisco Giants, Series 10: International
Travel and Foreign Aid Trips, Series 11: Honors, Certificates, and Gifts, Series 12: Medical Records, Series 13: Collected
Resources and Publications, Series 14: Hardware and Programming, Series 15: Audiovisual Materials, Series 16: Original Correspondence,
and Series 17: Addenda 2016-122.
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not
an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission
or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gifts of the Hewlett family, 2014. Accession 2014-001 and 2014-111. Addenda 2016-122 was donated in 2016.
[identification of item], William Hewlett papers (M1995). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University
Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Philanthropy -- History
Silicon Valley
Computer industry -- United States -- History
Science and industry.
Hewlett, William R.
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Chrysler Corporation
Packard, David, 1912-1996
Hewlett-Packard Company
Terman, Frederick Emmons, 1900-1982
Stanford University
Hewlett, William R.
National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
Oliver, Bernard M.
Hewlett, Albion Walter, 1874-1925
Hewlett, Walter B.
Institute of Radio Engineers
Carnegie Institution of Washington