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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 7 Collections and/or Records:

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

The Jimmy Stewart Show, 1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, cast lists, and agency authorizations related to the television program The Jimmy Stewart Show.

Dates: 1970

The Six shooter, 1953-1954

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 5 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains a contract, letters, transcription discs, and audiotapes from the radio program "The Six Shooter."

Dates: 1953-1954

The spirit of St. Louis (1957), 1954-1961

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 28
Scope and Contents

Contains contracts, award, correspondence, photographs, and videocassette related to the film "The Spirit of St. Louis."

Dates: 1954-1961