Personal Materials and Correspondence, 1930-1989

File — Box: 9, Folder: 2

Identifier: IV

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Omer Call Stewart papers (1925-1989) consist mainly of personal items and published articles. The collection has been divided into four sections. The first section, which includes boxes 1 and 2, contains personal materials that provide an overview of the life and work of Stewart. Correspondence, news clippings, diaries, and other papers document some of his personal involvements, professional activities and achievements. Many of these materials regard his early years and experiences in Utah. Section two, comprised of boxes 3 through 6, contains professional papers, including articles and book reviews written by Stewart. Transcripts of court depositions given by him on behalf of American Indian tribes are included. Most of these papers deal with various Indian issues, including the use of peyote in the religious ceremonies of the Native American Church. Section three, boxes 7 and 8, is comprised of subject files. These files contain papers written by anthropology students on various cultural and religious topics. These folders are arranged alphabetically by subject. A one folder addendum to the collection contains religious correspondence. Section four, includes boxes 9 and 10 were donated in 2014 and contain personal correspondence (predominantly with his brother Omer and and his parents), news clippings, publications, and a post card album.

Dates

1930-1989

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.