James Stewart papers on films, 1936-1996
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1936-1996
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
48 folders
8 sound cassettes
9 sound discs
5 sound tape reels
2 film boxes
1 object
4 oversize boxes
1 album
3 online resource
2 videocassettes
1 artifact
2 boxes
16 oversize folders
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged in files by each film title, listed chronologically by release date. Materials arranged chronologically within each file.
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States