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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 14 Collections and/or Records:

Call Northside 777 (1948), 1948-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains contracts associated with the film Call Northside 777.

Dates: 1948-1958

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

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

James Stewart papers on films, 1936-1971

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

Contains various correspondence, contracts, scripts, certificates, photographs, 16 mm films, and reference DVDs related to films in which Stewart participated. Dated 1940 to 1996.

Dates: 1936-1971

James Stewart papers on motion pictures, 1940-1996

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains various correspondence, contracts, scripts, certificates, photographs, 16 mm films, and reference DVDs of various motion pictures that James Stewart acted in. Dated 1940 to 1996.

Dates: 1940-1996

James Stewart papers on television, 1957-1987

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains television contracts, 16 mm films, film cans, reviews, articles, photographs, press clippings, letters, and other files related to programs with which Stewart was involved. Materials date from between 1957 and 1987.

Dates: 1957-1987

James Stewart papers on television shows, 1957-1987

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

Contains 16 mm films, film cans, reviews, articles, photographs, press clippings, leters, contracts, and other files related to television programs with which Stewart was involved.

Dates: 1957-1987

Magic Town (1947), 1947-1950

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains a contract related to the fiml Magic Town.

Dates: 1947-1950

On our merry way (1948), 1949-1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains a contract and a film extract of the motion picture "On Our Merry Way." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1949-1963

Rope (1948), 1948-1954

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph, contract, and print of the film Rope. A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1948-1954