Skip to main content

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.

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 51 Collections and/or Records:

Bandolero!, 1968

 File — Box 7: Series 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: MSS P 768 Series 1 File 341
Scope and Contents

Two stills signed by James Stewart.

Dates: 1968
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS P 768, Collection of motion picture and television film stills and photographs / Productions

Clarinda Herald Journal press negatives related to The Glenn Miller Story

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8860
Abstract

Collection of 24 black and white 4x5" press negatives created for the Clarinda Herald Journal and relating to the premiere showing of The Glenn Miller Story. Contact prints created from the negatives by the digital lab are available for patron use.

Dates: 1954
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Clarinda Herald Journal press negatives related to The Glenn Miller Story

Collection on The Jimmy Stewart Museum, 1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains memorabilia, clippings, and a video interview on The Jimmy Stewart Museum. Dated 1995.

Dates: 1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers

James Stewart : A wonderful life, 1987

 File — Box 65: Series 1, Folder: 28
Identifier: MSS P 768 Series 1 File 2863
Scope and Contents

Signed by Stewart "To Dave."

Dates: 1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS P 768, Collection of motion picture and television film stills and photographs / Productions

James Stewart audio recordings, 1983 May 21

 Series — Carton 92: Series 14; Series 15
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings related to Stewart, including biographical/historical materials on Stewart and productions with which Stewart was involved. Dated May 21, 1983.

Dates: 1983 May 21
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers

James Stewart awards, tributes, festivals, and appearances, 1962-1993

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs, negatives, scripts, programs, awards, VHS videotapes, plaques, citations, proclamations, cards, calendars, scrapbooks, brochures of festivals, poems, and other records received or associated with Stewart. Dated 1962 to 1993.

Dates: 1962-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers

James Stewart biographies, 1960-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains biographies and interviews, mainly consisting of The Saturday Evening Post serialized story. Dated 1960 to 1989.

Dates: 1960-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart personal papers

James Stewart correspondence, 1955-1997

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence to and from James Stewart, as well as event invitations. Includes information on Stewart's business, political, and service activities. Materials date from between 1955 and 1997.

Dates: 1955-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers

James Stewart correspondence, 1955-1975

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 9 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Stewart and fans, friends, and corporations. Dated 1955-1975.

Dates: 1955-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart correspondence

James Stewart correspondence, 1976

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Stewart and fans, friends, and corporations. Dated 1976.

Dates: 1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart correspondence

Staff Interface | Send Feedback or Report a Problem

More information about Special Collections including Hours, Services, Events, and Exhibits can be found at lib.byu.edu/special-collections.

The BYU Library aims to create descriptions of collections that are inclusive and support an “environment of belonging.” If you encounter language in finding aids, catalog records, or collection descriptions that you find offensive or believe to be harmful, we invite your feedback at librarydescription@byu.edu.