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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 142 Collections and/or Records:

James Stewart death records, 1997 July-August

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

Contains a certificate of Requiem Mass and correspondence regarding James Stewart's death. Some letters include publications about his life and death. Dated July to August of 1997.

Dates: 1997 July-August

James Stewart education papers, 1927-1995

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

Contains correspondence, bound school papers, yearbook pages, videotapes, photocopies of photographs, newsletters, and other printed epherema. Dated 1927 to 1995.

Dates: 1927-1995

James Stewart financial correspondence, 1969-1997

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

Contains financial documents, including tax data, records of contributions, and donations. Dated 1969 to 1997.

Dates: 1969-1997

James Stewart genealogy and family papers, 1906-1969

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

Contains Civil War pension records and recollections, correspondence on genealogies, memorials, the will of Alexander M. Stewart, and other files relating to genealogy. Dated 1906 to 1969.

Dates: 1906-1969

James Stewart marriage records, 1994 February-March

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and condolences on the death of Gloria Stewart. Some letters include publications. Dated February to March of 1994.

Dates: 1994 February-March

James Stewart media collection, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 1 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents note

Contains 8 mm and 16mm rolls of miscellaneous footage gathered by Stewart. Also contains reference DVDs. Undated.

Dates: undated

James Stewart military correspondence and other documents, 1941-1978

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

Contains correspondence by Stewart related to his military service. Dated 1941 to 1978.

Dates: 1941-1978

James Stewart military motion pictures, undated

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

Contains United States Air Force 16 mm motion pictures and display cases. Undated.

Dates: undated

James Stewart military papers, approximately 1896-1992

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains files and records of Stewart's military career from serving in the United States Air Force. Dated circa 1896 to 1992.

Dates: approximately 1896-1992

James Stewart military photographs, 1896-1970s

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

Contains photographs, portraits, and albums, mainly of Stewart, but also contains Charles Dolan's World War I scrapbook. Dated 1896 to the 1970s.

Dates: 1896-1970s