Stewart, James, 1908-1997
Person
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.
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 47 Collections and/or Records:
James Stewart files on Anatomy of a Murder, 1959
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains the script, correspondence, a certificate, and a print of the film Anatomy of a Murder. A reference DVD is also included.
Dates:
1959
James Stewart files on Bend of the River, undated
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
Contains a print of the film Bend of the River. A reference DVD is also included.
Dates:
undated
James Stewart files on Born to Dance, undated
Sub-Series — Box: 15
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents
Contains sheet music associated with the film Born to Dance.
Dates:
undated
James Stewart files on Broken Arrow, undated
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents
Contains a print of the film Broken Arrow. A reference DVD is also included.
Dates:
undated
James Stewart files on Call Northside 777, 1948-1958
Sub-Series — Box: 15
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents
Contains contracts associated with the film Call Northside 777.
Dates:
1948-1958
James Stewart files on Come Live with Me, undated
Sub-Series — Box: 15
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph from the film Come Live with Me.
Dates:
undated
James Stewart files on Dear Brigitte, undated
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents
Contains a print of the film Dear Brigitte. A reference DVD is also included.
Dates:
undated
James Stewart files on Firecreek, undated
Sub-Series — Box: 15
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph for the film Firecreek.
Dates:
undated
James Stewart files on Fool's Parade, undated
Sub-Series — Box: 15
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents
Contains a government proclamation related to the film Fool's Parade.
Dates:
undated
James Stewart files on Harvey, 1947-1960
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents
Contains contracts, a certificate, award, and photograph related to the film Harvey.
Dates:
1947-1960