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 papers on Claremont University Center, 1967-1970
Contains materials related to James Stewart's involvement with Claremont College. Dated 1967-1970.
James Stewart papers on films, 1936-1996
Contains materials on major motion picture films starring James Stewart. Includes correspondence, financial records, scripts, awards, certificates, publicity materials, photographs, clippings, and other papers. Also includes 16mm films, phonograph records, video and audiocassettes. Materials dated 1936 to 1996.
James Stewart papers on Mercersburg Academy, 1924-1980
Contains correspondence, clippings from school publications, photographs, and a recruiting film called "Boys Will be Men," associated with James Stewart's studies at Mercersburg Academy. Materials date from between 1924 and 1980.
James Stewart papers on motion pictures, 1936-1997
Contains materials on major motion picture films starring James Stewart. Includes correspondence, contracts, financial records, scripts, awards, certificates, publicity materials, photographs, clippings, and other papers. Also includes 16mm films, phonograph records, video and audiocassettes of films starring Stewart or programs about those films. Materials dated 1936 to 1997.
James Stewart papers on Princeton University, 1930-1995
Contains correspondence, photographs, clippings, videocassettes, a film, and other material associated with James Stewart's studies at and affiliation with Princeton University. Materials date from between 1930 and 1995.
James Stewart papers on radio, 1937-1992
Contains phonograph records, reference digital audiotapes, and 1/2-inch open reel audio tapes from radio programs for which James Stewart participated in. Dated 1937 to 1992.
James Stewart papers on stage, 1930s-1990
Contains materials on stage performances collected by James Stewart. Dated 1930s-1990.
James Stewart papers on television, 1955-1991
Contains 16mm films, decorative film cans, contracts, articles, photographs, clippings, letters, and other materials related to television programs for which James Stewart starred in. Materials dated 1955-1991.
James Stewart papers on television shows, 1955-1991
Contains 16mm films, decorative film cans, articles, photographs, clippings, letters, and other materials related to television programs for which James Stewart starred in. Materials dated 1955-1991.
James Stewart papers on The Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon, 1968-1995
Contains photographs, publicity materials, letters, awards, and other material related to the Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon. Dated 1968 to 1995.