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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 10 Collections and/or Records:

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

Mr. Smith goes to Washington (1939), 1939

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

Contains a certificate and award related to the film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

Dates: 1939

Strategic Air Command (1955), 1955 June

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 25
Scope and Contents

Contains an award and a film print of the motion picture "Strategic Air Command." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1955 June

The FBI story (1959), 1959 October

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 31
Scope and Contents

Contains an award and a publicity photograph from the film "The FBI Story."

Dates: 1959 October

The Glenn Miller story (1954), 1953, 1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 22
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1953; 1985

The Greatest show on earth (1952), 1952

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 20
Scope and Contents

Contains an award, a photograph, and print of the film The Greatest Show on Earth. A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1952

The man who knew too much (1956), 1956

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 26
Scope and Contents

Contains an award and a photocopy of a publicity photograph from the film "The Man Who Knew Too Much."

Dates: 1956

The Philadelphia story (1940), 1940-1991

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains a certificate, award, photographs, videocassette, and film print from "The Philadelphia Story."

Dates: 1940-1991

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

The Stratton story (1949), 1949 July

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains an award and film print of the motion picture "The Stratton Story." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1949 July