James Stewart phonograph record appearances, 1951-1988

Series

Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 6

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Contains contracts, records of royalties, phonograph records, and a digital audiotape of phonograph record appearances of James Stewart. Dated 1951 to 1988.

Dates

Creation: 1951-1988

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.