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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 53 Collections and/or Records:

James Stewart correspondence, 1980

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

Contains correspondence between Stewart and fans, friends, and corporations. Dated 1980.

Dates: 1980

James Stewart correspondence, 1985-1989

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

Contains correspondence between Stewart and fans, friends, and corporations. Dated 1985-1989.

Dates: 1985-1989

James Stewart correspondence, 1990

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

Contains correspondence between Stewart and fans, friends, and corporations. Dated 1990.

Dates: 1990

James Stewart correspondence, 1955-1997

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence to and from James Stewart, as well as event invitations. Includes information on Stewart's business, political, and service activities. Materials date from between 1955 and 1997.

Dates: 1955-1997

James Stewart death records, 1997 July-August

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 1 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents note

Contains a certificate of Requiem Mass and correspondence regarding James Stewart's death. Some letters include publications about his life and death. Dated July to August of 1997.

Dates: 1997 July-August

James Stewart education papers, 1927-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, bound school papers, yearbook pages, videotapes, photocopies of photographs, newsletters, and other printed epherema. Dated 1927 to 1995.

Dates: 1927-1995

James Stewart financial correspondence, 1969-1997

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains financial documents, including tax data, records of contributions, and donations. Dated 1969 to 1997.

Dates: 1969-1997

James Stewart marriage records, 1994 February-March

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and condolences on the death of Gloria Stewart. Some letters include publications. Dated February to March of 1994.

Dates: 1994 February-March

James Stewart media collection, undated

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

Contains 8 mm and 16mm rolls of miscellaneous footage gathered by Stewart. Also contains reference DVDs. Undated.

Dates: undated

James Stewart military correspondence and other documents, 1941-1978

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence by Stewart related to his military service. Dated 1941 to 1978.

Dates: 1941-1978