James Stewart military papers, 1918-1994

Series

Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

Creation: 1918-1994

Creator

Stewart, James, 1908-1997 (creator, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical / Historical

From the Collection:

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 as a World War II Army Air Corps and Vietnam War Air Force Reserve veteran, who rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve.

Extent

2 boxes

5 film boxes

1 object

48 videocassettes

1 sound cassette

1 sound tape reel

2 computer optical discs

25 folders

11 oversize folders

1 photograph

2 album

4 volumes

1 film reel

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged in five subseries: 1. James Stewart military correspondence and other documents, 1941-1994. 2. James Stewart military photographs, approximately 1918-1981. 3. James Stewart military media productions, 1968-1996. 4. James Stewart military audio recordings, approximately 1985-1994. 5. James Stewart military films, approximately 1960-1985.