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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 13 Collections and/or Records:

American sportsman, 1973

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains film prints from the television program American Sportsman. A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1973

General Electric Theater, 1955-1957

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains a script, film prints, and decorated film cans from the television program "General Electric Theater." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1955-1957

Hawkins, 1973-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains production photographs from the television program "Hawkins."

Dates: 1973-1974

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

James Stewart papers on unproduced/unfinished projects, 1984-1985

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains scripts and film concepts for incomplete projects associated with Stewart. Dated April 9, 1984 to November 25, 1985.

Dates: 1984-1985

Password, 1963-1964

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains film prints from the television program Password. A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1963-1964

Startime, 1959

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains a film print and decorated film can from the television program "Showtime." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1959

The George Gobel Show, 1955

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

Contains film prints from the television program "The George Gobel Show." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1955

The Jack Benny Show, 1963-1964

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

Contains film prints from the television program The Jack Benny Show. A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1963-1964