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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 35 Collections and/or Records:

James Stewart photographs, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 1 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents note

Contains photographs of Stewart's life, events, and important people to him. Undated.

Dates: undated

Mr. Krueger's Christmas (1980), 1980

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

Contains various correspondence, contracts, scripts, certificates, photographs, 16 mm films, and reference DVDs related to films in which Stewart participated. Dated 1940 to 1996.

Dates: 1980

Night of 100 stars, 1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains a group photograph from the television program "Night of 100 Stars."

Dates: 1982

Night passage (1957), 1957

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 27
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs related to the film "Night Passage."

Dates: 1957

Right of way, 1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1982

Rope (1948), 1948-1954

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1948-1954

The FBI story (1959), 1959 October

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

Contains an award and a publicity photograph from the film "The FBI Story."

Dates: 1959 October

The Flight of the Phoenix (1965), 1965

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 36
Scope and Contents

Contains the script, a photograph, and a print of the film "The Flight of the Phoenix." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1965

The Greatest show on earth (1952), 1952

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 20
Scope and Contents

Contains an award, a photograph, and print of the film The Greatest Show on Earth. A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1952