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 59 Collections and/or Records:
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.
James Stewart papers on Princeton University, 1932-1995
Contains correspondence, photographs, clippings, videocassettes, and other material associated with Stewart's studies at Princeton. Materials date from between 1932 and 1995.
James Stewart papers on wildlife preservation, 1980-1983
Contains correspondence, certificates, and a photograph album related to the Los Angeles Zoo.
James Stewart personal papers, 1906-1997
Contains various genealogical, biographical material and personal memorabilia related to Stewart. Materials date from between 1906 and 1997.
James Stewart personal papers, 1948-1994
Contains licenses, certificates, itineraries, correspondence, and calendars. Dated 1948 to 1994.
James Stewart phonograph record appearances, 1964-1988
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.
James Stewart photographs, undated
Contains photographs of Stewart's life, events, and important people to him. Undated.
James Stewart scrapbooks, approximately 1930s-1990s
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.
James Stewart speeches, 1956-1990
Contains speeches given by Stewart at various events and awards programs. Dated 1956 to 1990.