Identity elements
Reference code
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1928-1996 (Creation)
Extent
27.50 Linear Feet, 20.00 Boxes
Post-Fire Oversize Extent:
Oversize Box 15 (20.5 x 24.5): 509: 20/29/3
Name of creator
Biographical history
Dr. Stewart Munro Lee (1925-2007) was born on August 7, 1925, Beaver Falls, PA. He served in the Navy during World War II (1943-1946). On June 11, 1947, he married Ann Gilchrist. He received his B.A. in Economics from Geneva College in 1949, and his M. A.… read more
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
This collection includes biographical material, correspondence, material by subject, printed material, photographs, cassette tapes, computer disks, VHS tapes, reel-to-reel film, and artifacts. The biographical material consists of newspaper… read more
System of arrangement
This collection is housed in 20 boxes and arranged into 9 series by type of material: 1) Biographical, 1959-1996, undated; 2) Correspondence, 1965-1990; 3) Subject, 1950-1993; 4) Printed Material, 1928-1993, undated; 5) Photographs, 1980-1981, 1983, 1985,… read more
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
All materials are open for research.
Physical access
Notice of at least three working days is required to ensure materials are ready.
Conditions governing reproduction
Restrictions may apply to digital files and audiovisual materials. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and the libel laws as they apply.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
- Latin
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
The collection came from the creator.
Immediate source of acquisition
Stewart M. Lee donated the collection on August 9, 1990, and sent accruals in the following six years.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Acquired because it documents, materials, and artifacts enhances the Consumer Movement Archives.
Accruals
Lee sent additional documents annually until 1996.
Related materials elements
Related archival materials
Related Materials: The following sources provide additional Consumer Movement information:
Agan (Anna Tessie) Papers
American Council on Consumer Interests
American Council on Consumer Interests (Metzen Addition)
Americans for Fairness in Lending
Brooks (… read more
Specialized notes
- Citation: [Item title], [item date], Stewart M. Lee papers, Box [number], Folder [number or title], Consumer Movement Archives, Morse Department of Special Collections, Kansas State University Libraries.
Alternative identifier(s)
Archon Collection ID
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Archivist's note
Processing assistant Cynthia A. Harris did the archival processing at the folder level in 2013 and 2014. She added accrued materials in 2015.