Stewart, James, 1908-1997
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 44 Collections and/or Records:
James Stewart correspondence, 1955-1997
Contains correspondence to and from James Stewart, as well as event invitations. Includes information on Stewart's business, political, and service activities. Materials date from between 1955 and 1997.
James Stewart correspondence regarding contracts, 1945-1963
Contains agreements, letters and other legal files related to Stewart's association and contracts with various film studios. The contracts themselves have been moved to the files of their corresponding productions.
James Stewart death records, 1997 July-August
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.
James Stewart education papers, 1927-1995
Contains correspondence, bound school papers, yearbook pages, videotapes, photocopies of photographs, newsletters, and other printed epherema. Dated 1927 to 1995.
James Stewart genealogy and family papers, 1906-1969
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.
James Stewart marriage records, 1994 February-March
Contains correspondence and condolences on the death of Gloria Stewart. Some letters include publications. Dated February to March of 1994.
James Stewart military correspondence and other documents, 1941-1978
Contains correspondence by Stewart related to his military service. Dated 1941 to 1978.
James Stewart military papers, approximately 1896-1992
Contains files and records of Stewart's military career from serving in the United States Air Force. Dated circa 1896 to 1992.
James Stewart papers on civic involvement, 1968-1995
Contains awards, correspondence, photographs, publicity material, award plates, and VHS videotapes associated with Stewart's participation in various non-profit organizations. Dated 1968 to 1995.
James Stewart papers on Claremont University Center, 1967-1970
Contains correspondence related to Stewart's involvement with Claremont College.