This collection documents the administrative work of James H. Stewart, Jr., the first President of Tyler State College, Texas Eastern University, and The University of Texas at Tyler. The collection includes correspondence, administrative files, photographs, meeting minutes, building plans, news releases, and memorabilia. Significant materials in the collection include President Stewart's Inauguration planning, Tyler State College building and permanent campus site information, Board of Regents planning documents and administrative notes, and required University accreditation records.