JAMES STEWART PAPERS MSS 2157 L. Tom Perry Special Collections Harold B. Lee Library Brigham Young University ~ Provo, Utah Contact: James V. D’Arc, Curator email: [email protected] Phone: 801.422.6371 BOX FOLDER I. PERSONAL. A. Genealogical. 1 1 Civil War Pension record of James M. Stewart. 2 Recollections of J.M. Stewart, 1906. 3 Civil War Service Record of Samuel M. Jackson. 4 Civil War Pension Record of Samuel M. Jackson. 5 Diary of General S.M. Jackson, 1862, published 1925. 6 Mary E. Jackson obituary. 7 Diary - 1863. Lieutenant J. Thompson Jackson. 8 Spanish-American War Service Record of Alexander M. Stewart. 9 Receipt, J.M. Stewart & Company Hardware, October 12, 1907. Envelope with J.M. Stewart & Company Hardware label affixed. 10 Program,1924 pageant, Presbyterian Church of Indiana, PA, with cover letter, May 22, 1989. 11 Relatives, Memorials, Alexander & Elizabeth Stewart. 12 Last Will and Testament, Alexander M. Stewart. Biographical sheet. 13 Relatives, Father, Alexander Stewart (Estate), 1968. 14 War Poster labels designed by Mary Stewart (sister), 1942. Virginia Stewart Tiranoff (sister), correspondence, 1962, and writings. 86 5 “First Communion,” drawing by Mary Stewart. 1 15 Program, Memorial Service, Ronald W. McLean, June 1969. 89 1 “The Orme Experience,” VHS videotape. 1 16 Correspondence, re: genealogies. Includes some charts, original and photocopy, 1994. 80 1. Photocopy of page from 1910 census, showing Stewart as being counted. 87 1 Indiana Evening Gazette, June 29, 1953, special edition celebrating Indiana County sesquicentennial. B. Biographical. 1 17 Biography. Military and professional press releases, 1963-1971. 18 The Saturday Evening Post life story. Correspondence, 1960-1961. 19 The Saturday Evening Post story, proofs, 1961. 16 The Saturday Evening Post, serialized biography, February 11,18, 25, March 4,11, 1961. 17 James Stewart, transcript of Southern Methodist University Oral History Program interview, 1989. C. Education. 1. Mercersberg Academy. 2 1 Correspondence, 1980. 80 2 The Mercersburg News, Vol. XXVII 1927-28. Bound school paper. 2 2 Selected pages from Karux, yearbook. 3 The Mercersburg News, February 27, 1951. 89 2 “Messages: Stained Glass of the Mercersberg Academy Chapel,” VHS videotape. 2. Princeton University. 2 4 “The Tiger Smiles,” Triangle Club production, music score. “Spanish Blades,” presented by the Triangle Club, music score. 5 Photographs of Stewart during Princeton days, photocopies. 6 Princeton University Banquet (Senior Day, 1956). Speech, correspondence. 7 Princeton 1932 25 Years. 8 Princeton 1932 50 Years. 9 Alumni Trustees. Correspondence, 1958-1959. 10 Alumni Trustees. Correspondence, 1960-1967. 11 Correspondence, 1969-December 1983. 3 1 Correspondence, 1984. 2 Gifts, 1991-1992. 3 Alumni Directory, 1987. 4 Princeton Alumni Weekly, October 5, 1971, September 7, 1983, March 21, 1990, October 13, 1993, June 1,1994. 5 Newsletters, class donation requests, 1995-1995. 6 Pamphlet, “Your Support of Princeton University;” “Theatre at Princeton,” undated article. 89 3 “Princeton’s Class of 1932, 50th Reunion,” VHS videotape. 4 “What Princeton Has Meant to Me in My Life,” speech, February 24, 1990, VHS videotape. D. Personal. 3 7 Aircraft Pilot, license and certificates, 1948, 1957. 8 Insurance, Piper Super Cub, 1971. 9 Memberships & Membership Cards, 1968. 10 Itineraries, 1968-1985. 4 1 Colorization, 1986-1989, correspondence. 242-243 Accordions. 76 1 Daily calendars, 1968-1994. 2 Sample celebrity calendar, with proposal for a Stewart calendar. E. Writings. 4 2 Safari, diary, 1961. 3 European Trip, diary, n.d. 4 Argentine Trip, diary, n.d. 14 2 Poems. Stewart holograph notebook, 5 Stewart poems and copyright applications, photocopy; newspaper articles on Stewart’s published book of poetry, photocopy. 5 Poems. Text of several Stewart poems, photocopy. 6 Poems, copies of Stewart poetry. F. Financial. 7 Appraisal, Winecup 2 Ranch, April 26, 1969. 8 Estimated Replacement Cost Actual Cash Value Appraisal, August 2, 1978. 9 Financial Statements, 1978, 1982. 10 Tax Data, Contributions under $250.00, 1997. 11 Tax Data, Contributions over $250.00, 1997. 12 Contributions, Political, 1997. 13 Contributions, Charitable, 1997. 5 1 Donations, 1982-1985. 2 Donations, 1978-1986. G. Marriage. 6-7 Correspondence, condolence on death of Gloria Stewart, February-March, 1994. H. Death. 80 6 Certificate of Requiem Mass at St. Joseph’s Abbey, July 28, 1997. 8-11 1 Correspondence, condolence following Stewart’s death, July-August 1997. 12 1-3 Correspondence, responses to letters received after Stewart’s death, 1997. I. Photographs. 58 1 Parents. 2 Boyhood Home. 63 1 Family hardware store. 58 3 Youth. 4 Wedding, photograph album, cover broken. 5-8 Family. 63 2 Portraits of wife Gloria. 62 1-3 2x2 inch color transparencies of Stewart’s office. 4 Ron McLean memorial at the Orme School. 59 1 African Safari. 2-3 Portraits. 63 3 Portraits. 81 3 Lithograph portrait. 59 4 General Publicity. 63 4 General Publicity. 59 5 Photographs inscribed to Stewart. 63 7 Photographs inscribed to Stewart. 63 5 Mercersberg Academy. 59 6 Princeton Reunion, Class of 1932 (1982). 63 6 Unidentified group photograph; Class of 1932, unidentified reunion photograph; Class of 1932 50th reunion photograph. 59 7 Appearances with friends Henry Fonda and Josh Logan. 63 8 Ronald Reagan, ca. 1980s. 11 With Hugh O’Brian, Denver Pyle, Richard Anderson, ca. 1980s. 66 3 Sketch portrait done by fan. J. Home Movies. 196-227 16mm, silent, color and b&w. Includes miscellaneous footage gathered by Stewart. Reference DVDs. 228-235 8mm, silent, color and b&w. II. MILITARY - UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. A. Correspondence. 13 1 Personnel file, 1941-1960s. 2 Stewart being sworn in as Second Lieutenant, photocopy of photograph. 3 Personnel rosters, 1943-1945. 4 War Data, 1942-1945, military records. 5 Active and Inactive Duty, 1942-1959. 6 Active and Inactive Duty. 7 Air Force Reserve, 1953-1956. 8 Strategic Air Command. 9 Air Force Academy, “Spirit of St. Louis” Replica. 10 Congratulations, Brigadier General, 1957. 11 Congratulations, Brigadier General, 1959. 14 1 Tour of Duty, 1962. 2 Air Force Association membership card. 3 Correspondence, 1967. 4 Correspondence, 1968. 5 Correspondence, 1969-1972. 6 Correspondence, 1973-1975. 7 Correspondence, 1976. 8 Correspondence, 1977-78. 9 Invitations,1984-1985. 10 Viet Nam Tour, January 1969. 80 3 Bound issues of Stars and Stripes, 1944-1945. 86 3 Life magazine cover of Stewart with stars covering eagle insignia, commemorating promotion to brigadier general. 87 3 “Wild Children,” print of painting of B17 bomber. B. Photographs. 59 8 Charles Dolan [1896-1982] World War I Scrapbook, Lafayette Escadrille [?], [1918?]. 60 1 World War II. 2 World War II, U.S. Air Force & Air Force Reserve. 3 Marlene Dietrich, World War II Base Tour [?]. 4 “Thunderbird” P-51. 5 Department of Defense Tour, Brigadier General. 6 Vietnam Tour. 7 Duxford [UK] Aviation Society photo album. 8 Visit to abandoned airfield, England, ca. 1970s. 63 9 Official portrait; at ceremony honoring Omar Bradley. 12 Painting of abandoned control tower, England. 66 4-5 Portraits. C. Videotapes. 89 5 “B-24's Get Back,” VHS. 6 “Flying the B-24,” VHS. 7 “The Story of Willow Run,” VHS. 8 “The Thunderbirds,” VHS. 9-11 “The Golden Birds,” VHS, 3 copies. 12-13 “Sentimental Journey,” VHS, 2 copies. 14-15 “The 390th Memorial Museum,” VHS, 2 copies. 16 “Hollywood Stars,” VHS. 17 “An Air of Adventure,” VHS. 18 “B-24's at War in the Pacific,” VHS. 19 “Battle of Britain 50th Salute,” VHS. 20 “Valiant Air Command,” VHS. 21 “From Jennies to Jets,” VHS. 22 “Warbirds,” VHS. 23 “Jets,” VHS. 24 “The B-24 Story,” VHS. 25 “Wings of Eagles,” VHS. 26 “Start Engines Plus Fifty years,” VHS. 27 “Ploesti! B-24's at War Series I” VHS. 28 “B-24's at War Series II,” VHS. 90 1 “Global Military Action,” VHS. 2 “A Defense That Defends,” VHS. 3 “Gliding,” VHS. 4 “B-1B Accomplishments,” VHS. 5 “U.S. Space Foundation Space Technology P.S.A.’s,” VHS. 6 “Air Force Memorial Foundation,” VHS. 7 “Jimmy Stewart,” VHS. 8 “The Aircraft Commander,” VHS. 9 “Andrew S. Low Interview, Military History Video Project of the 467th B[omb] G[roup],” VHS. 10 “Faces of the 2nd Air Division,” VHS. 11 “The Golden Years,” VHS. 12 “Today Show B-1 Segment with General Skantze,” VHS. 13 “The Force Behind the Force,” VHS. 14 “Welcome Home Desert Storm Parade,” VHS. 15 “B-1 Bomber,” VHS. 16 “War in the Sky;” “Air Force Combat;” “Cowboy 57,” VHS. 17 “NBC/2nd AD/8th AF & RAF May 20, 1987,” VHS. 18 “Hobbs Army Airfield Reunion, 1988,” VHS. 19 “A Wing and a Prayer,” VHS. 20 “8th AAF 482 BG, September 1992,” VHS. 21 “F-20 Fighter Pilot Program,” VHS. D. Motion Pictures 191 Cowboy 57, 16mm, sd., b&w, 1 core. Reference DVD. 236 Cowboy 57, decorated film can. 192 Sentimental Journey, 16mm, sd., col., 1 core. Reference DVD. 193 War in the Sky, 16mm, sd., col., 1 core. Reference DVD. 194 Ambassadors with Wings, 16mm, sd., col., 1 core. 237 Presentation case for Ambassadors with Wings. III. MOTION PICTURES. A. Contracts. 15 1 File note regarding location of contracts. 2 M.C.A., Contract & Dissolution. 3 Protestant Film Commission. Includes script I Walk with You. 4 United Artists, Anglo American. 5 Universal-International. 68 1 Director’s chair set and back, with Stewart’s name, no frame. B. Anatomy of a Murder. 6 Script, Final, February 25, 1959. 7 Correspondence, John Voelker, author of novel. 80 4 Certificate of Nomination, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, mounted. 109-112 16mm, sd, b&w, 4 cores. Reference DVD. C. Bend of the River. 113-114 16mm, sd, color, 2 cores. Reference DVD. D. Born to Dance. 15 8 “Easy to Love,” Cole Porter, sheet music.