William Hewlett papers, 1930-2008 (bulk 1960-2001)
Abstract/Contents
- Abstract
- The William Hewlett papers consists of correspondence, photographs, financial records, reports, minutes, calendars, hardware, electronic files, videotapes, 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.
Description
| Type of resource | mixed material |
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| Form | other |
| Extent | 291.5 linear feet (708 manuscript boxes, 3 card boxes, 4 flat boxes, 2 record cartons, 15 map folders) |
| Place | California |
| Publication date | 1930 - 2008 |
| Issuance | monographic |
| Language | English |
Creators/Contributors
| Creator | Hewlett, William R. |
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Subjects
| Subject | Hewlett, William R |
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| Subject | Packard, David W |
| Subject | Hewlett-Packard Company > History |
| Subject | William & Flora Hewlett Foundation. |
| Subject | Philanthropists |
| Subject | Businessmen |
| Subject | Computer industry > California > Santa Clara County |
| Subject | Electronic industries > United States > History |
| Genre | Other |
Bibliographic information
| Note | Processed with grant funding provided by the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation. |
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| Acquisition | Gifts of the Hewlett family, 2014. Accession 2014-001 and 2014-111. |
| Biographical/Historical | William R. Hewlett (1913-2001) was co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, one of the most successful technology companies in the history of Silicon Valley. Hewlett also 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 which is today among the largest in the United States. |
| Location |
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| Location | https://purl.stanford.edu/vk879dg9014 |
| Location | Department of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, CA 94305 |
Access conditions
- Use and reproduction
- 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. See: http://library.stanford.edu/spc/using-collections/permission-publish. Access Condition: Content is available for access via the Special Collections Reading Room.
- Copyright
- Materials may be subject to copyright.
Preferred citation
- Preferred citation
- [identification of item], William Hewlett papers (M1995). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.