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Film footage from aircraft gun cameras, depicting aerial combat and strafing runs, 1943-1945. The footage is taken from multiple different missions and depicts attacks against enemy aircraft and ground targets such as trains, trucks, and buildings.…

James C. Stewart family home movies, circa 1960s. The film footage is comprised of short clips of various Stewart family events and gatherings, such as holidays and vacations. Locations are sometimes given in the title cards, including Fort Bragg…

Film footage from Lockheed P-38 Lightning gun cameras, depicting strafing runs and aerial combat, April 11, 1945. The footage is taken from two P-38s, one piloted by Lieutenant Knapp and one piloted by Lieutenant Morris. Knapp's footage depicts…

Film footage of travel in Paris (France) and London (England) and home movies of various people, likely filmed by James C. Stewart and his friends and family, circa 1947-1949. The first segment is comprised of short clips of street scenes and…

Film footage of travel in Hawaii and family dogs, likely filmed by James C. Stewart and his friends and family, circa 1956. The first segment is comprised of short clips of mountains, flora, coastlines, and boating activities in Hawaii, possibly near…

Film footage of travel in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, likely filmed by James C. Stewart and his friends and family, circa 1950s. The footage is comprised of short clips of street scenes, shrines and temples, harbors, military camps, and other…

V-mail letter to Alvin Stewart from fighter ace James C. Stewart, December 6, 1943. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses his flying experiences in the European Theater and advises Alvin on his flying…

V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from Lieutenant Gwin L. Walker, circa 1940s. Contains a holiday greeting and an illustration of Santa Claus riding a sled labeled "Torpedo-3." One page. Stamped on verso: "Received in San Francisco prior to 1 December…

V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, December 15, 1944. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses the weather and his engagement to Jackie (Jacqueline Caye Bossong). One…

V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, December 17, 1944. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses the upcoming Christmas holiday and a recent party. One handwritten…