Series IV: Correspondence, 1912-2004; undated
Scope and Contents
This series contains family correspondence such as letters sent from Winston to his grandmother; and correspondence between Winston, his parents, and brother, Jack. A majority of the correspondence was written while Winston was in the Army during World War Two as well as his time studying abroad in Paris and Stockholm. Some letters are missing pages. This series also includes letters from Wayne Buth, presumably Winston's childhood friend; correspondence between Winston and his ex-wife Mary Jane; letters from presumably friends, colleagues, and former students; letters and accompanying documents from Mouton Publishers regarding the publishing of Hewitt's book "Through Those Living Pillars, Man and Nature in the Works of Emile Zola"; and greeting cards such as birthday and holiday cards.
Dates
- 1912-2004; undated
Language of Materials
Some material is also written in shorthand.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 11 boxes (five document boxes; five photograph boxes; one oversized box)
From the Collection: 10 Linear Feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Hewitt, Winston R., 1922-2006 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu