Stewart, James, 1908-1997
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 15 Collections and/or Records:
Harvey (1950), 1947-1960
Contains contracts, a certificate, award, and photograph related to the film "Harvey."
James Stewart awards, tributes, festivals, and appearances, 1962-1993
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.
James Stewart papers on Boy Scouts of America, 1980 May 21
Contains a plate, award, and film print related to Stewart's involvement with the Boy Scouts of America. A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart papers on civic involvement, 1968-1995
Contains awards, correspondence, photographs, publicity material, award plates, and VHS videotapes associated with Stewart's participation in various non-profit organizations. Dated 1968 to 1995.
James Stewart papers on The Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon, 1986-1995
Contains photographs, publicity materials, awards, videotapes, and other material related to the Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon.
James Stewart speeches, 1956-1990
Contains speeches given by Stewart at various events and awards programs. Dated 1956 to 1990.
Mr. Smith goes to Washington (1939), 1939
Contains a certificate and award related to the film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
Strategic Air Command (1955), 1955 June
Contains an award and a film print of the motion picture "Strategic Air Command." A reference DVD is also included.
The FBI story (1959), 1959 October
Contains an award and a publicity photograph from the film "The FBI Story."
The Glenn Miller story (1954), 1953, 1985
Contains a script, award, brochure, poster, a film print, and a VHS recording related to the film "The Glenn Miller Story." A reference DVD is also included.