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Stewart, Ora Pate, 1910-1990

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1910 - 1990

Biographical History

Ora Pate Stewart (1910-1990) was an accomplished author.

Ora Pate Stewart was born August 23, 1910 in Teton Basin, Idaho, to Ezra Greenwood and Ada Rosella Sharp Pate. She married Robert W. Stewart on October 13, 1935 in Ann Arbor, Michigan (later solemnized in the Logan temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint). Her husband was in the Air Force and they lived in 38 states during his career. They had four sons and two daughters together. Her writing career began very young, as she wrote her first song at age four, story at age seven, verses at age nine, and published at age ten. During her life she wrote twenty-nine books, fourteen of which became bestsellers, four poetry books, and composed more than two-hundred pieces of music. As if this does not attest to her ability as an accomplished writer, her books have been translated into as many as seventeen languages. She received many awards and honors, including (but not limited to): Best Book in 1946; first runner-up in California Mother of the Year; first woman invited to speak at the Westminster Abbey; she was honored at the White House by four different presidents; she served as the Biblical advisor to Cecil B. DeMille on the Ten Commandments; and received seven honorary doctorates. As an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she served three ecclesiastical missions in the Eastern United States, England, and Michigan.

She died February 10, 1990 and was interred in the Provo City Cemetery.

Citation:
Deseret News, via WWW, 13 March 2012 (Ora Pate Stewart was born August 23, 1910 in Teton Basin, Idaho, to Ezra Greenwood and Ada Rosella Sharp Pate; married Robert W. Stewart on October 13, 1935 in Ann Arbor, Michigan (later solemnized in the Logan temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints); her husband was in the Air Force and they lived in 38 states during his career; had four sons and two daughters together; writing career began very young, as she wrote her first song at age four, story at age seven, verses at age nine, and published at age ten; wrote twenty-nine books, fourteen of which became bestsellers, four poetry books, and composed more than two-hundred pieces of music; her books have been translated into as many as seventeen languages; received many awards and honors, including (but not limited to): Best Book in 1946; first runner-up in California Mother of the Year; first woman invited to speak at the Westminster Abbey; was honored at the White House by four different presidents; served as the Biblical advisor to Cecil B. DeMille on the Ten Commandments; received seven honorary doctorates; served three ecclesiastical missions in the Eastern United States, England, and Michigan; died February 10, 1990 and was interred in the Provo City Cemetery)

Ancestry.com, via WWW, 13 March 2012 (Ora Pate Stewart was Aug. 23, 1910; died Feb. 10, 1990)

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Ora Pate Stewart musical compositions, approximately 1930-1980

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6046 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains published and compositions and musical scores, drafts of compositions, and practice books. Stewart's musical works praise Mormon religion, her family, nature, and American patriotism. Many of these are intended for single performers, but some are choral arrangements. Materials date from between approximately 1930 and 1980.

Dates: approximately 1930-1980

Ora Pate Stewart personal papers and memorabilia, approximately 1930-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6046 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains journals, genealogical papers, Robert W. Stewart's military records, book layouts, awards, and other materials. These papers document Ora Pate Stewart's personal thoughts and writings, as well as her husband's career, both during active duty and retirement. This series also includes materials concerning Stewart's relationships, both of colleagues and friends. Dated circa 1930-1995.

Dates: approximately 1930-1995

Ora Pate Stewart photographs, approximately 1881-1970

 Series — Carton 8: Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233286514], Folder: 1-3, 5-8, 10, 12-15, 31, 35, 45
Identifier: MSS 6046 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of Ora Pate Stewart, her mission, close family, and ancestors. Dated circa 1881-1970.

Dates: approximately 1881-1970

Ora Pate Stewart poems and short stories, approximately 1960-1980

 Sub-Series — Carton 5: Series 1; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197230222850], Folder: 13-15
Identifier: MSS 6046 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains typed and drafted poems and short stories authored by Stewart. All of these poems discuss themes like religion, family, and nature. Some are written on behalf of friends or in memory of certain admired colleagues. Materials date from between approximately 1960 and 1980.

Dates: approximately 1960-1980

Ora Pate Stewart papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 6046
Scope and Contents

Contains the personal and professional papers of Ora Pate Stewart, including correspondence, journals, notes, research files, literary manuscripts, artwork, financial records, photographs, and other related papers that document the literary and creative endeavors of Ora Pate Stewart. All of her works relate to her personal thoughts and concerns, her family and friend relationships, and her love of Utah nature, history, and the Mormon religion. Dated approximately 1881-1995.

Dates: approximately 1881-1995