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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 143 Collections and/or Records:

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

His Wonderful Life: A Tribute to James Stewart

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197235225908]
Identifier: MSS 8583

Hollywood Star Playhouse, 1952 April 13

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 5 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains transcription disks for the radio program "Hollywood Star Playhouse."

Dates: 1952 April 13

I Love a mystery, 1963-1964

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 5 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains a transcription disc for the radio program "I Love a Mystery."

Dates: 1963-1964

It's a wonderful life (1946), 1946-1955

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains a contract, certificate, photograph, plaque, film print, and videocassettes related to the film "It's a Wonderful Life." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1946-1955

James Stewart : A wonderful life, 1987

 File — Box 65: Series 1, Folder: 28
Identifier: MSS P 768 Series 1 File 2863

James Stewart audio recordings, 1983 May 21

 Series — Carton 92: Series 14; Series 15
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings related to Stewart, including biographical/historical materials on Stewart and productions with which Stewart was involved. Dated May 21, 1983.

Dates: 1983 May 21

James Stewart awards, tributes, festivals, and appearances, 1962-1993

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs, negatives, scripts, programs, awards, VHS videotapes, plaques, citations, proclamations, cards, calendars, scrapbooks, brochures of festivals, poems, and other records received or associated with Stewart. Dated 1962 to 1993.

Dates: 1962-1993

James Stewart biographies, 1960-1989

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

Contains biographies and interviews, mainly consisting of The Saturday Evening Post serialized story. Dated 1960 to 1989.

Dates: 1960-1989

James Stewart correspondence, 1996

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

Contains correspondence between Stewart and fans, friends, and corporations. Dated 1996.

Dates: 1996