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 54 Collections and/or Records:
James Stewart media collection, undated
Contains 8 mm and 16mm rolls of miscellaneous footage gathered by Stewart. Also contains reference DVDs. Undated.
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 motion pictures, undated
Contains United States Air Force 16 mm motion pictures and display cases. Undated.
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 military photographs, 1896-1970s
Contains photographs, portraits, and albums, mainly of Stewart, but also contains Charles Dolan's World War I scrapbook. Dated 1896 to the 1970s.
James Stewart military videotapes, 1960s-1992
Contains United States Air Force videotapes collected by Stewart. Dated from the 1960s to 1992.
James Stewart papers on Boy Scouts of America, 1980 May 21
Contains a plate, award, and film print related to Stewart's involvement with the Boy Scouts of America. A reference DVD is also included.
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.
James Stewart papers on Mercersburg Academy, 1927-1980
Contains correspondence, clippings from school publications, and a videocassette associated with Stewart's studies at Mercersburg Academy. Materials date from between 1927 and 1980.