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 military audio recordings, approximately 1985-1994
Contains personal audio recordings collection of James Stewart, including two optical discs, an audiocassette, and a tape reel. Topics include WWII and the United States Air Force. Dated approximately 1985-1994.
James Stewart military correspondence and other documents, 1941-1994
Contains correspondence, clippings, publications, certificates, membership cards, programs, and other ephemera collected or created by James Stewart related to his military service in the Army Air Corps and later, the Air Force Reserve. Dated 1941 to 1994.
James Stewart military films, approximately 1960-1985
Contains five film reels. Productions feature James Stewart and have miliary topics. Dated approximately 1960-1985.
James Stewart military media productions, 1968-1996
Contains the personal media collection of James Stewart on various military topics, mainly on the United States Air Force. Includes videocassettes and one film reel. Dated 1968-1996.
James Stewart military papers, 1918-1994
Contains personal papers and military records of James Stewart's military career in the Army Air Corps and the Air Force Reserve. Topics include aviation, WWII, the Vietnam War, and other military subjects. Dated 1918-1994.
James Stewart military photographs, approximately 1918-1981
Contains photographs, including portraits, and photograph albums, mainly of James Stewart during his military service in WWII and the Vietnam War as a pilot. Also contains Charles Dolan's World War I scrapbook. Dated approximately 1918-1981.
James Stewart motion picture photographs and other material, approximately 1936-1997
Contains papers on James Stewart films, including clippings, publications, artifacts, brochures, a membership card, and ephemera. Includes posters and ephemera on western films. Materials dated approximately 1936-1997.
James Stewart papers on aviation, 1948-1985
Contains materials owned by James Stewart related to aviation, including his pilot's license and certificates. Dated 1948-1985.
James Stewart papers on Boy Scouts of America, 1967-1980s
Contains a film reel, programs, a plaque, clippings, and other materials related to James Stewart's involvement with the Boy Scouts of America. Dated 1967-1980s.
James Stewart papers on civic involvement, 1961-1995
Contains audiovisual materials, promotional materials, letters, programs, photographs, publicity materials, financial records, and other materials related to the involvement of James Stewart in various non-profit organizations. Dated 1961 to 1995.