Stewart, James, 1908-1997
Dates
- Existence: 1908 - 1997
Biographical History
James Stewart (1908-1997) was an American actor.
James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart (May 20, 1908–July 2, 1997) was an American film and stage actor, best known for his self-effacing persona. Over the course of his career, he starred in many films widely considered classics and was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning one in competition and receiving one Lifetime Achievement award. He was a major MGM contract star. He also had a noted military career, a World War II and Vietnam War veteran, who rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve.
Citation:
Eyles, A. James Stewart, 1984: CIP t.p. (James Stewart [in title]) pub. info. (Jimmy Stewart)LC data base, 6/4/84 (hdg.: Stewart, James, 1908-)
NUCMC data from Univ. of Virginia Lib. for Angell, R. Papers, 1896-1981 (Stewart, James Maitland, 1908-)
Motion Picture Almanac, 1988: p. 247 (Stewart, James; actor)
Washington Post, July 3, 1997: p. A1 (Jimmy Stewart; d. July 2, 1997, Los Angeles)
IMDb, Sept. 16, 2010 (b. May 20, 1908 in Indiana, Pa.; d. July, 1997 in Los Angeles, Calif.; actor)
Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:
Bandolero!, 1968
Two stills signed by James Stewart.
College of Fine Arts and Communications photographs
Contains photographs of dance classes, people looking through a telescope, and James Stewart's visit to BYU. Also contains a short video on DVD of people looking through the telescope and a compact disc with photographs of BYU broadcasting.
Firecreek (1968), 1968
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph for the film "Firecreek."
Great performances, 1986-1987
Contains reviews, photographs, clippings, and a videocassette related to the television program "Great Performances."
Harvey (1950), 1947-1960
Contains contracts, a certificate, award, and photograph related to the film "Harvey."
It's a wonderful life (1946), 1946-1955
Contains a contract, certificate, photograph, plaque, film print, and videocassettes related to the film "It's a Wonderful Life." A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart : A wonderful life, 1987
Signed by Stewart "To Dave."
James Stewart awards, tributes, festivals, and appearances, 1962-1993
Contains photographs, negatives, scripts, programs, awards, VHS videotapes, plaques, citations, proclamations, cards, calendars, scrapbooks, brochures of festivals, poems, and other records received or associated with Stewart. Dated 1962 to 1993.
James Stewart education papers, 1927-1995
Contains correspondence, bound school papers, yearbook pages, videotapes, photocopies of photographs, newsletters, and other printed epherema. Dated 1927 to 1995.
James Stewart military papers, approximately 1896-1992
Contains files and records of Stewart's military career from serving in the United States Air Force. Dated circa 1896 to 1992.