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Stewart, James, 1908-1997

 Person

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 18 Collections and/or Records:

Right of way, 1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains scripts, interview questions, photographs, brochure, and letters related to the television program "Right of Way."

Dates: 1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on television / James Stewart papers on television shows

Startime, 1959

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains a film print and decorated film can from the television program "Showtime." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on television / James Stewart papers on television shows

The George Gobel Show, 1955

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains film prints from the television program "The George Gobel Show." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on television / James Stewart papers on television shows

The Jack Benny Show, 1963-1964

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains film prints from the television program The Jack Benny Show. A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1963-1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on television / James Stewart papers on television shows

The Jimmy Stewart Show, 1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, cast lists, and agency authorizations related to the television program The Jimmy Stewart Show.

Dates: 1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on television / James Stewart papers on television shows

The Town with a past, 1955-1957

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains a decorated film can related to the General Electric Theater episode, "The Town with a Past," dated 1955-1957.

Dates: 1955-1957
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on television / James Stewart papers on television shows / General Electric Theater

The Trail to Christmas, 1957

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains a print and script of "The Trail to Christmas" General Electric Theater episode. Dated 1957.

Dates: 1957
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on television / James Stewart papers on television shows / General Electric Theater

The Windmill, 1955

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains a script, film prints, and decorated film cans from the television program "General Electric Theater." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on television / James Stewart papers on television shows / General Electric Theater

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