James Stewart papers on motion pictures, 1936-1997
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1936-1997
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
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
13 videocassettes
2 boxes
22 oversize folders
5 oversize boxes
21 film boxes
1 object
5 sound tape reels
8 sound cassettes
9 sound discs
66 folders
3 online resource
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged in three subseries: 1. James Stewart correspondence regarding contracts, 1945-1963. 2. James Stewart papers on films, 1936-1996. 3. James Stewart motion picture photographs and other material, approximately 1936-1997. 12 videocassettes are listed chronologically at the end of the three subseries.
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States