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Rhea Beryl DeHaven Stewart (1899–1961) was a South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã educator, writer, and advocate for literature and education. After beginning her teaching career at 16, she earned degrees from Northern State Teachers College and the State University of Iowa. She taught English and drama at Aberdeen Central High School. In 1943, she left teaching but remained active in writing and educational advocacy, serving on the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Board of Education (1947–1959) and as a delegate to President Eisenhower’s Conference on Education in 1955.

This collection preserves Stewart’s literary and professional legacy, including her manuscripts, published works, correspondence and scrapbooks. Her essays, poems, and short stories appeared in numerous literary and rural publications, earning national recognition and awards. The collection also features her involvement in literary organizations such as the National League of American Pen Women and the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Press Women. The scrapbooks document her career through correspondence, critiques, and clippings, providing insight into her influence on literature and education in South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã. This archive serves as a valuable resource for understanding Stewart’s contributions as a writer, educator and advocate for the arts.