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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 35 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

Firecreek (1968), 1968

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 39
Scope and Contents

Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph for the film "Firecreek."

Dates: 1968
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on motion pictures / James Stewart papers on films

Great performances, 1986-1987

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains reviews, photographs, clippings, and a videocassette related to the television program "Great Performances."

Dates: 1986-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on television / James Stewart papers on television shows

Harvey (1950), 1947-1960

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 16
Scope and Contents

Contains contracts, a certificate, award, and photograph related to the film "Harvey."

Dates: 1947-1960
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on motion pictures / James Stewart papers on films

It's a wonderful life (1946), 1946-1955

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains a contract, certificate, photograph, plaque, film print, and videocassettes related to the film "It's a Wonderful Life." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1946-1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on motion pictures / James Stewart papers on films

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 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 education papers, 1927-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, bound school papers, yearbook pages, videotapes, photocopies of photographs, newsletters, and other printed epherema. Dated 1927 to 1995.

Dates: 1927-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart personal papers

James Stewart military papers, approximately 1896-1992

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains files and records of Stewart's military career from serving in the United States Air Force. Dated circa 1896 to 1992.

Dates: approximately 1896-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers

James Stewart military photographs, 1896-1970s

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

Contains photographs, portraits, and albums, mainly of Stewart, but also contains Charles Dolan's World War I scrapbook. Dated 1896 to the 1970s.

Dates: 1896-1970s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart military papers

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