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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 122 Collections and/or Records:

James Stewart files on On Our Merry Way, undated

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 27
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: undated
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 files on Password, undated

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

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

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

James Stewart files on Rear Window, undated

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 30
Scope and Contents

Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph, a film print, and a videocassette related to the film Rear Window.

Dates: undated
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 files on Right of Way, 1982-1982

 Sub-Series — Box: 18
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains scripts, interview questions, photographs, brochure, and correspondence related to the television program Right of Way.

Dates: 1982-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on television / James Stewart papers on television shows

James Stewart files on Rope, undated

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

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

Dates: undated
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 files on Shenandoah, undated

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 32
Scope and Contents

Contains a print of the film Shenandoah. A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: undated
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 files on Showtime, undated

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

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

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

James Stewart files on Silver Theater, 1939 January 22

 Sub-Series — Box: 69
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 5 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains transcription disks from the radio program Silver Theater.

Dates: 1939 January 22
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on radio

James Stewart files on Strategic Air Command, undated

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 34
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: undated
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 files on Suspense, 1949 December 1

 Sub-Series — Box: 70
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 5 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains transcription disks for the radio program Suspense.

Dates: 1949 December 1
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on radio

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