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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 48 Collections and/or Records:

The Cheyenne Social Club (1970), approximately 1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 40
Scope and Contents

Contains a print of the film "The Cheyenne Social Club." A reference DVD is included.

Dates: approximately 1970

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 Glenn Miller story (1954), 1953, 1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 22
Scope and Contents

Contains a script, award, brochure, poster, a film print, and a VHS recording related to the film "The Glenn Miller Story." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1953; 1985

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

The man from Laramie (1955), 1954-1957

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 24
Scope and Contents

Contains contracts related to the film "The Man from Laramie."

Dates: 1954-1957

The man who knew too much (1956), 1956

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 26
Scope and Contents

Contains an award and a photocopy of a publicity photograph from the film "The Man Who Knew Too Much."

Dates: 1956

The man who shot Liberty Valence (1962), 1961 July 25

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 32
Scope and Contents

Contains the script from the film "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence."

Dates: 1961 July 25

The mortal storm (1940), approximately 1940

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph for the film "The Mortal Storm."

Dates: approximately 1940

The Philadelphia story (1940), 1940-1991

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains a certificate, award, photographs, videocassette, and film print from "The Philadelphia Story."

Dates: 1940-1991