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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:

Mr. Smith goes to Washington (1939), 1939

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

Contains a certificate and award related to the film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

Dates: 1939

Night passage (1957), 1957

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 27
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs related to the film "Night Passage."

Dates: 1957

No highway in the sky (1951), 1951

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 18
Scope and Contents

Contains a print of the film "No Highway in the Sky." A reference DVD is also included.

Dates: 1951

No time for comedy (1940), approximately 1940

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph related to the film No Time for Comedy.

Dates: approximately 1940

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

Rear window (1954), 1954

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 23
Scope and Contents

Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph, a film print, and a videocassette related to the film "Rear Window."

Dates: 1954

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

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