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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 18 Collections and/or Records:

On our merry way (1948), 1949-1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains a contract and a film extract of the motion picture "On Our Merry Way." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1949-1963

Rope (1948), 1948-1954

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph, contract, and print of the film Rope. A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1948-1954

The Jimmy Stewart Show, 1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, cast lists, and agency authorizations related to the television program The Jimmy Stewart Show.

Dates: 1970

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 Six shooter, 1953-1954

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 5 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains a contract, letters, transcription discs, and audiotapes from the radio program "The Six Shooter."

Dates: 1953-1954

The spirit of St. Louis (1957), 1954-1961

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 28
Scope and Contents

Contains contracts, award, correspondence, photographs, and videocassette related to the film "The Spirit of St. Louis."

Dates: 1954-1961

Thunder Bay (1953), 1952-1956

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 21
Scope and Contents

Contains a contract associated with the film "Thunder Bay."

Dates: 1952-1956

You gotta stay happy (1948), 1948 May 14

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains a contract and photograph album related to the film You Gotta Stay Happy.

Dates: 1948 May 14