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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 46 Collections and/or Records:

James Stewart phonograph record appearances, 1964-1988

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains contracts, records of royalties, phonograph transcription discs, and record sets of radio broadcasts in which Stewart participated. Dated 1964 to 1988. 13 digital audio tape transfers of radio show appearances added in 2016.

Dates: 1964-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart personal papers

James Stewart scrapbooks, approximately 1930s-1990s

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 16
Scope and Contents

Contains scrapbooks prepared by Stewart, his staff, and fans who sent them to Stewart and magazine and newspaper tearsheets. Dated circa 1930s to the 1990s.

Dates: approximately 1930s-1990s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers

James Stewart speeches, 1956-1990

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains speeches given by Stewart at various events and awards programs. Dated 1956 to 1990.

Dates: 1956-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers

James Stewart writings, 1939-181

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Contains diaries, poems, and other writings by Stewart. Dated 1939-1981.

Dates: 1939-181
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart personal papers

James Stewart papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157
Abstract

This collection contains personal, historical, biographical, career and legal files of James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart, actor, including video and audio tapes.

Dates: 1906-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James Stewart papers

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