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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 17 Collections and/or Records:

Shenandoah (1965), approximately 1965

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 37
Scope and Contents

Contains a print of the film "Shenandoah." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: approximately 1965

Strategic Air Command (1955), 1955 June

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 25
Scope and Contents

Contains an award and a film print of the motion picture "Strategic Air Command." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1955 June

Take her, she's mine (1963), approximately 1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 34
Scope and Contents

Contains a print of the film "Take Her, She's Mine." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: approximately 1963

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 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 Rare breed (1966), approximately 1966

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 38
Scope and Contents

Contains a print of the film "The Rare Breed." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: approximately 1966