mc00209 Guide to the Llewellyn L. Hewett Papers, 1949-1982 MC 00209 Finding aid prepared by Processed by: Emily Fisher;machine-readable finding aid created by: Emily Fisher; Updated by Aaron Cusick Special Collections Research Center 2008 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2011-10-28T16:15-0400 Finding aid written in English. Llewellyn L. Hewett Papers MC 00209 Special Collections Research Center 0.75 Linear feet 1949-1982 The Llewellyn L. Hewett Papers contain notebooks with class notes; certificates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; information about systems functions connected with the Saturn V/Apollo Mission; photographs, predominantly of spacecraft; correspondence; newspaper clippings; publications such as "Spaceport News" 24 April 1981; a manuscript of an unfinished historical novel (the account seems to be autobiographical); and college annuals from Mars Hill College, 1950 and Wilmington College, 1951. Llewellyn L. Hewett, an electrical engineer, worked for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), contributing to the first manned orbital flight of the space shuttle, Columbia (STS-1), on April 12-13, 1981. Hewett worked specifically with the Planning Research Corporation’s (PRC) design engineering contract in support of the space transportation system. According to a placard in the collection, Hewett’s efforts guided Lt. Col. John H. Glenn into orbit aboard MA-6 on February 20, 1962 and Lt. Cdr. M. Scott Carpenter into orbit aboard MA-7 on May 24, 1962. According to a magazine (unidentified) excerpt, Hewett worked on Ascension Island during NASA testing. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff. 2 archival boxes Hewett, Llewellyn L., 1930-1985 Restrictions to Access

This collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.

Acquisitions Information

Gift of Mrs. Fanie S. Hewett, via the Engineering Foundation, 1991 May 14.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Llewellyn L. Hewett Papers, MC 00209, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

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Processed by Emily Fisher, 2008 September

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Updated by Aaron Cusick, 2009 November

Biographical Note

Llewellyn L. Hewett graduated from Shallotte High School (Shallotte, N.C.) in 1949. He then attended Wilmington College (later University of North Carolina at Wilmington) where he received his Associate of Arts degree in 1951. He graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1955 with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering. Hewett worked for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), contributing to the first manned orbital flight of the space shuttle, Columbia (STS-1), on April 12-13, 1981. Hewett worked specifically with the Planning Research Corporation’s (PRC) design engineering contract in support of the space transportation system. According to a placard in the collection, Hewett’s efforts guided Lt. Col. John H. Glenn into orbit aboard MA-6 on February 20, 1962, and Lt. Cdr. M. Scott Carpenter into orbit aboard MA-7 on May 24, 1962. According to a magazine (unidentified) excerpt, Hewett worked on Ascension Island during NASA testing.

Scope and Content Note

The Llewellyn L. Hewett Papers include notebooks with class notes, certificates from the National Aeronatics and Space Administration, photographs of spacecrafts, personal correspondence, newspaper clippings, college annuals, and an unfinished historical novel. The Professional Papers contain awards and recognitions, space shuttle photography, newspaper clippings, project notes, and proceedings from a 1966 conference. The Personal Papers contain dipolmas from high school and college, class notes (1969-1970), photography, and annuals from Mars Hill College and Wilmington College. The Historical Novel is unfinished and appears to be autobiographical.

Organization of the Collection

This collection is organized by subject: professional papers, personal papers, and historical novel.

Columbia (Spacecraft). Hewett, Llewellyn L., 1930-1985 Mars Hill College--History. Space Shuttle Program (U.S.)--History. United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration--History. Wilmington College--History. Aeronautical engineers Ascension Island (Atlantic Ocean) Electric engineers--United States--Biography Professional Papers: Awards and Recognition 1 1 1962-1982 Professional Papers: NASA Space Shuttle Photography 1 2 Undated Professional Papers: Newspaper Clippings 1 3 ?-1981 Professional Papers: Apollo Support Department Notes 1 4 1964 Professional Papers: Inquiry of NASA/AFMTC Interfaces Notes 1 5 1963-1965 Professional Papers: Conference Documents 1 6 1966 Professional Papers: Correspondence 1 7 1977-1981 Personal Papers: Diplomas and Transcripts 1 8 1949-1955 Personal Papers: Personal Photographs 1 9 Undated Personal Papers: Philosophy and Metaphysics Class Notes 1 10 1969-1970 Personal Papers: Philosophy Class Notes 1 11 1969-1970 Personal Papers: Notes on Epistemology 1 12 Undated Personal Papers: Mars Hill College Annual 2 1 1950 Personal Papers: Wilmington College Annual 2 2 1951 Historical Novel: Chapter 1-4 2 3 Undated Historical Novel: Chapter 5- 2 4 Undated Oversized Material 1