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 60 Collections and/or Records:
James Stewart correspondence -- 1983, 1978-1988
Contains correspondence between Stewart and fans, friends, and corporations. Dated 1983.
James Stewart correspondence -- 1997, 1989-1997
Contains correspondence to and from James Stewart, as well as event invitations. Includes information on Stewart's business, political, and service activities. Materials date from between 1925 and 1997.
James Stewart correspondence regarding contracts, 1945-1963
Contains agreements, letters and other legal files related to Stewart's association and contracts with various film studios. The contracts themselves have been moved to the files of their corresponding productions.
James Stewart death records, 1997
Contains a certificate of Requiem Mass and correspondence regarding James Stewart's death. Some letters include publications about his life and death. Dated 1997.
James Stewart education papers, 1924-1995
Contains correspondence, clippings, yearbook pages, film reels, videocassettes, photographs, newsletters, and other printed epherema related to the education of James Stewart. Dated 1924 to 1995.
James Stewart financial records, 1969-1997
Contains financial documents of James Stewart, including tax data, real estate records, records of contributions, and donations. Dated 1969 to 1997.
James Stewart genealogy and family papers, 1862-1994
Contains materials on the family and genealogy of James Stewart, including copies. Includes Civil War pension records and recollections, correspondence on genealogies, memorials, clippings, the will of Alexander M. Stewart, and other files related to genealogy. Also includes James Stewart's home movie recordings of family vacations, hunting trips, and gatherings. Original materials dated 1862 to 1994.
James Stewart home movies, 1941-1969
Includes James Stewart's home movie recordings of family vacations, hunting trips, and gatherings. Dated 1941-1969.
James Stewart marriage records, 1994 February-March
Contains correspondence and condolences on the death of Gloria Stewart. Some letters include publications. Dated February to March of 1994.
James Stewart media collection, 1940-1997
Contains miscellaneous audiovisual recordings collect by James Stewart, including audio tapes, videocassettes, and films. Topics include wars, Hollywood stars, world events, and other topics related to Stewart's career. Recordings do not feature Stewart. Dated 1940-1997.