Scope and Contents
This collection consists of writings by George Stewart and biographical material. Writings include manuscripts, articles, sermons, prayers, and published works. Biographical material includes general correspondence, speeches and radio talks, material relating to Stewart’s overseas lecture tours (1940-1952), material relating to Stewart’s works with the American Society of the French Legion of Honor, and photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1917-1971
Creator
- Stewart, George, 1892-1972 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
Conditions Governing Use
Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Biographical / Historical
George Stewart (1892-1972) was an author, minister, soldier, and statesman. He attended Linfield College in McMinnville Oregon and received his Ph.D. in 1921 from Yale University. Throughout his life, he was the recipient of several professional and academic awards.
Stewart served in World War I in a military capacity, working his way up to Battalion Commander. In World War II, he traveled extensively for the United States military while lecturing, observing, and writing on several overseas tours. Between the wars, Stewart served with many relief organizations and wrote several books, including the authoritative The White Armies of Russia.
Dr. Stewart was Associate Minister of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York, the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Stamford, Connecticut, and actively involved with various church affiliated relief programs. He worked with the Student Division of the National Council of the YMCA and the World Council of Churches.
Stewart authored over 20 books and a number of articles relating to history and religious subjects. Much of his career centered on the lecture tours he made for the United States. Topics covered at international conferences and selected speaking engagements included American history, institutions, and ideals.
Extent
12.3 linear feet (9 containers) : 7 record storage boxes, 1 manuscript box, 1 oversize flat box
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Dr. George Stewart (1892-1972) was an author, minister, and soldier who served in both World Wars. This collection consists of writings by George Stewart and biographical material. Writings include manuscripts, articles, sermons, prayers, and published works. Biographical material includes general correspondence, speeches and radio talks, material relating to Stewart’s overseas lecture tours (1940-1952), material relating to Stewart’s works with the American Society of the French Legion of Honor, and photographs.
Arrangement
Material within this collection has been arranged into two series: 1. Writings and 2. Biographical material. Files within each series have been arranged alphabetically with an attempt to maintain original order, if present.
- Title
- Guide to George Stewart papers
- Status
- Complete Description
- Author
- Liliya Benz
- Date
- 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository
