Special Collections & University Archives
403 Parks Library
701 Morrill Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2102
RS 11/3/53
Paul J. Hermann
Papers, 1947-2015, undated
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Hermann, Paul J. (Paul Jacob) |
| title: | Papers |
| dates: | 1947-2015, undated |
| extent: | 3.78 linear feet (9 document boxes and 1 map case folder) |
| collection number: | RS 11/3/53 |
| repository: | University Archives, Special Collections and University Archives Department, Iowa State University. |
| language: | English |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections and University Archives Department |
| preferred citation: | Paul J. Hermann Papers, RS 11/3/53, Special Collections and University Archives Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Access points
| People, Families, and Corporate Bodies: | Hermann, Paul J. (Paul Jacob) |
| Places: | |
| Subjects: | Aerospace engineering -- Study and Teaching (Higher) |
| Genres: | Lecture notes |
Abstract
Paul J. Hermann (1923-2015) was a professor of aerospace engineering at Iowa State University from 1961 until 1993. His research interests included computer applications, flight control systems, and aircraft stability and control. He was recognized as a popular student advisor throughout his tenure. This collection documents Hermann's career as an engineer at the Goodyear Aircraft Corporation and as an engineering educator at Iowa State University through biographical information, course notes, meeting minutes, newsletters, technical reports, news clippings, photographs, and several artifacts. Of note is an extensive run of the The Rag, the Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Department newsletter edited by Hermann for many years. |
Biographical note
Paul J. Hermann was born to John and Ellen (Erickson) Hermann on September 30, 1923, in Sheldahl, Iowa. He enrolled at Iowa State College (University) where he received his B.S. (1947) in aerospace engineering and his M.S. (1951) in theoretical and applied mechanics. During World War II, Hermann conducted work as a radio technician in the Philippines while serving in the U.S. Navy. While enrolled as a graduate student at Iowa State, Hermann served as an instructor (1947-1950) in theoretical and applied mechanics. He went on to pursue a career in engineering, working in the Developmental Engineering Department of the Goodyear Aircraft Corporation in Akron, Ohio. At Goodyear, he was employed as a Senior Development Engineer (1951-1954), Group Leader (1954-1960) in the Computer Application Laboratory, and Engineering Specialist (1960) in Analytical Dynamics. Hermann returned to Iowa State University as an Assistant Professor (1960-1972) in aerospace engineering and was promoted to Associate Professor (1972-1993). At Iowa State, Hermann taught courses in aerodynamics, flight mechanics, aircraft stability and control, and computer applications. He served for many years as the faculty advisor to the student section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and received several awards for advising. Hermann was also the editor of the departmental newsletter, The Rag, for over 40 years. Hermann was an avid pilot and along with several other members of the Ames community established a local flying club, Ames Airmen, Inc. Professionally, he was involved in the local section of AIAA and participated in national AIAA conferences. Hermann married Frances Juskiewicz in September of 1951, and they had three daughters. He died May 29, 2015, in Ames, Iowa. |
Collection description
This collection (1947-2015, undated) includes biographical information, course notes, meeting minutes, newsletters, technical reports, news clippings, photographs, and several artifacts documenting Hermann's professional career. Writings in the collection include publications on analog computers and flight control systems authored by Hermann, and lecture notes for aerodynamics, flight control systems, and aircraft stability and control classes taught by Hermann at Iowa State University. For over 40 years Hermann edited the Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics (AEEM) departmental newsletter, The Rag, and a complete set of the newsletter is included in the collection along with supplemental materials added by Hermann. Hermann was also involved in a local flying club, Ames Airmen, Inc., and records related to this club can be found in the collection. |
Related materials
Related collections in the Special Collections and University Archives, Iowa State University Library include: |
Organization
This collection is organized into four series: |
Description of series
| Series 1 | Personal and Family Life | 1947-2015, undated |
| extent: | 0.21 linear feet (6 folders, 1 map case folder, and 2 artifact boxes) | |
| description: | This series contains biographical information, awards certificates, and Hermann's pilot logbook. Hermann's retirement reception, sponsored by the Boeing Corporation, is documented through photographs and a signed picture from the event. Several artifacts are listed including Hermann's pocket calculators (some of the first programmable calculators commercially available) and Iowa State memorabilia. A file on Hermann's brother, Robert J. Hermann, contains images of him receiving the William Oliver Baker Award from the Intelligence and National Security Alliance. The series is organized alphabetically. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Biographical information and certificates |
1960-2015 |
Map |
Case |
Certificates: awards and recognitions |
1960, undated |
1 |
2 |
Certificates: Memorial Union membership |
1947 |
Artifact collection
|
HP-35 Calculator with manual and power adapter (artifact 2015-158.001) |
1972 circa |
|
Artifact collection
|
HP-67 Calculator with manual and power adapter (artifact 2015-158.002) |
1976 |
|
Artifact collection
|
Iowa State class reunion keychain and souvenir (artifacts 2015-158.003 and 2015-158.004) |
2001 |
|
Artifact collection
|
Iowa State Homecoming button (artifact 2015-158.005) |
1963 |
|
1 |
3 |
Pilot logbook |
1975-1995 |
1 |
4 |
Retirement reception (69 color photographs) |
1993 circa |
Map |
Case |
Retirement reception: signed picture and guest list |
1993 circa |
1 |
5 |
VEISHEA dance program |
1951 |
1 |
6 |
William Oliver Baker Award ceremony: Robert Hermann, recipient (9 color photographs) |
1994 |
Description of series
| Series 2 | Career at Goodyear Aircraft Corporation | 1951-1960, 1987 |
| extent: | 0.42 linear feet (12 folders) | |
| description: | This series contains correspondence, photographs, and reports that document Hermann's career at Goodyear Aircraft Corporation. The technical reports and writings by Hermann present his research into analog computer systems, flight control systems, and helicopter rotor speed governors. Photographs show equipment and engineers, including Hermann, in the Goodyear laboratory. The series is organized alphabetically. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
7 |
Correspondence regarding the Goodyear electronic differential analyzer (1 b/w photograph) |
1951, 1987 |
1 |
8 |
Manuscript: "Electronic Computer" |
1956, undated |
1 |
9 |
Personnel summary |
1955 |
1 |
10 |
Photographs of equipment and engineers, including Hermann (31 b/w) |
1950s |
1 |
11 |
Presentation: "Some Uses and Design Requirements of Electronic Analog Computers" |
1959 |
1 |
12 |
Proposal for general aviation amphibian aircraft: "Wings Over Water Presents the A-212" |
1950s |
2 |
1 |
Technical report: "A Development of Equations for Simulating Flexural Vibration Effects in an End-Loaded Guided Missile" |
1960 |
2 |
2 |
Technical report: "Application of GEDA Analog Computers to Study Temperature Transients in a Plastic Windshield" |
1955 |
2 |
3 |
Technical report: "Design Analysis of Helicopter Rotor-Speed Governor" |
1957 |
2 |
4 |
Technical report: "H-19 Helicopter Rotor Speed Governor - Theoretical Analysis, Part 1: Hovering Case" |
1950s |
2 |
5 |
Technical report: "Simulation of Aircraft Landing Gear Dynamics on the GEDA Analog Computer" |
1950s |
2 |
6 |
Technical report: "The Design of a Stabilized Camera Mount" |
1950s |
Description of series
| Series 3 | Academic Career at Iowa State University | 1961-2003, undated |
| extent: | 2.94 linear feet (7 document boxes) | |
| description: | This series documents Hermann's career at Iowa State University where he taught and conducted research as a faculty member of the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics (AEEM). The series is largely broken down into his course notes used for teaching aerodynamics, flight control systems, and airframe stability and control classes; writings and presentations on flight control and teaching design courses; and a set of the AEEM departmental newsletter, The Rag. This run of the newsletter, edited by Hermann for over 40 years, contains supplemental materials that provide a comprehensive record of the activities of the department's faculty and students during this period of time. The series is organized alphabetically. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
2 |
7-8 |
AEEM curriculum correspondence |
1971-1991 |
2 |
9-10 |
Aerospace engineering class: aerodynamics, stability, and control of aircraft courses offered at Rockwell Collins (AeroE 435x, 436x, 437x) |
1978-1979 |
3 |
1 |
Aerospace engineering class: aerodynamics (AerE 245) |
1980 |
3 |
2 |
Aerospace engineering class: aerodynamics (AerE 242) |
1987 |
3 |
3-4 |
Aerospace engineering class: course notes for various classes |
1976-1996 |
3 |
5 |
Aerospace engineering class: design and analysis (AerE 461, 462) |
1983 |
3 |
6 |
Aerospace engineering class: design and analysis, notes titled, "On the Principles and Structure of the Process of Aircraft Design" (AerE 461, 462, 463) |
1978 |
3 |
7 |
Aerospace engineering class: drag and drag estimation notes |
1987 |
3 |
8 |
Aerospace engineering class: flight control systems (AerE 431) |
1985 |
4 |
1 |
Aerospace engineering class: flight control systems (AerE 431) |
1986 |
4 |
2-3 |
Aerospace engineering class: flight control systems (AerE 432) |
1973, 1976 |
4 |
4 |
Aerospace engineering class: flight dynamics lab (AerE 355) |
1985 |
4 |
5 |
Aerospace engineering class: flight systems testing (AerE 455) |
1985 |
4 |
6-7 |
Aerospace engineering class: flight vehicle stability and control (AerE 355) |
1990-1991 |
4 |
8 |
Aerospace engineering class: flight vehicle stability and control (AerE 355) |
1997 |
4 |
9 |
Aerospace engineering class: flight systems (AerE 433) |
undated |
5 |
1 |
Aerospace engineering class: introduction to propellers teaching notes |
1989 |
5 |
2 |
Aerospace engineering class: introduction to aerospace engineering, notes titled, "Design for Flight: Man's Dream, Quest, and Fulfillment" (AeroE 240) |
1972 |
5 |
3 |
Aerospace engineering class: missile and space theory, boost and re-entry teaching notes |
undated |
5 |
4 |
Course Notes: AerE 355 & 355L |
1986 |
5 |
5 |
Chris Sperry airplane incident |
1993 |
5 |
6-8 |
Departmental newsletter, The Rag |
1962-1974 |
6 |
1-4 |
Departmental newsletter, The Rag |
1974-1988 |
7 |
1-5 |
Departmental newsletter, The Rag |
1988-1996 |
8 |
1 |
Departmental newsletter, The Rag |
1994-2003 |
8 |
2 |
Fortran programs and files (8 floppy disks) |
undated |
8 |
3 |
Honeywell Foundation Engineering/Business Program |
1985-1989 |
8 |
4 |
Manual: "Writing Laboratory Reports for Aerospace Engineering Courses" |
1979, undated |
8 |
5 |
Manuscript: "A Manual on Airplane Flight Testing," 1st Revision |
1987 |
8 |
6 |
Manuscript: "Aerospace Aerodynamics: An Introduction" |
1970 |
8 |
7-8 |
Paper: "Airfoil Probe for Angle of Attack Measurement" |
1982-1984 |
9 |
1 |
Paper: "Feasibility of Using an Airfoil Probe in Angle of Attack Sensing for Autoland Systems" |
1983 |
9 |
2 |
Paper: "Simulation of Steam Generation in a Heat Exchanger" |
1961 |
9 |
3 |
Paper: "Teaching a Structured Design Process at Iowa State University a First Year's Experience" (ERI 83055) |
1983 |
9 |
4 |
Paper: "Three Programs for an HP-67 Programmable Calculator" |
1983 |
9 |
5 |
Presentation to Sigma Gamma Tau: "The Young Engineer in the Cold Cruel World" |
1965 |
9 |
6 |
Technical report: "A Study of the Stability and Control of an Airborne Vehicle in the Highly Nonlinear Ground Effect" |
1971 |
Description of series
| Series 4 | Professional Interests | 1961-1990 |
| extent: | 0.21 linear feet (6 folders) | |
| description: | These files document Hermann's professional interests outside of Iowa State and document his affiliation with Ames Airmen, Inc., and several professional engineering societies. The series is organized alphabetically. | |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
9 |
7 |
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Iowa, Omaha, and Western Illinois Area Section: minutes and newsletters |
1982-1984 |
9 |
8-10 |
Ames Airmen, Inc.: constitution, financial reports, and meeting minutes |
1961-1990 |
9 |
11 |
Midwestern Simulation Council: photograph (1 b/w) |
1961 |
9 |
12 |
National Council of Engineering Examiners: correspondence and exams |
1985-1989 |