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 11 Collections and/or Records:
Great performances, 1986-1987
Contains reviews, photographs, clippings, and a videocassette related to the television program "Great Performances."
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 papers on Mercersburg Academy, 1927-1980
Contains correspondence, clippings from school publications, and a videocassette associated with Stewart's studies at Mercersburg Academy. Materials date from between 1927 and 1980.
James Stewart papers on Princeton University, 1932-1995
Contains correspondence, photographs, clippings, videocassettes, and other material associated with Stewart's studies at Princeton. Materials date from between 1932 and 1995.
James Stewart papers on The Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon, 1986-1995
Contains photographs, publicity materials, awards, videotapes, and other material related to the Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon.
Millenial Entertainment, Inc. videocassettes
Collection includes two videocassettes, a master and access copy, of "Jimmy Stewart: Hollywood's Hometown Hero". The documentary was prepared by Millenial Entertainment, Inc. and Archive Films using footage from the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Archive.
Rear window (1954), 1954
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph, a film print, and a videocassette related to the film "Rear Window."
John Strauss files on publicity for James Stewart
Publicist's records for Jimmy Stewart, covering the period 1981-1998. Includes correspondence of both Stewart and Strauss, newspaper and magazine articles, event programs, videocassettes, photographs, and a movie-poster jigsaw puzzle.
The Glenn Miller story (1954), 1953, 1985
Contains a script, award, brochure, poster, a film print, and a VHS recording related to the film "The Glenn Miller Story." A reference DVD is also included.
The Philadelphia story (1940), 1940-1991
Contains a certificate, award, photographs, videocassette, and film print from "The Philadelphia Story."