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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 38 Collections and/or Records:

James Stewart military photographs, 1896-1970s

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

Contains photographs, portraits, and albums, mainly of Stewart, but also contains Charles Dolan's World War I scrapbook. Dated 1896 to the 1970s.

Dates: 1896-1970s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart military papers

James Stewart motion picture photographs and other material, undated

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

Contains publicity photographs and membership cards. Undated.

Dates: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on motion pictures

James Stewart papers on civic involvement, 1968-1995

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains awards, correspondence, photographs, publicity material, award plates, and VHS videotapes associated with Stewart's participation in various non-profit organizations. Dated 1968 to 1995.

Dates: 1968-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers

James Stewart papers on films, 1936-1971

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

Contains various correspondence, contracts, scripts, certificates, photographs, 16 mm films, and reference DVDs related to films in which Stewart participated. Dated 1940 to 1996.

Dates: 1936-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on motion pictures

James Stewart papers on motion pictures, 1940-1996

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains various correspondence, contracts, scripts, certificates, photographs, 16 mm films, and reference DVDs of various motion pictures that James Stewart acted in. Dated 1940 to 1996.

Dates: 1940-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers

James Stewart papers on Princeton University, 1932-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, photographs, clippings, videocassettes, and other material associated with Stewart's studies at Princeton. Materials date from between 1932 and 1995.

Dates: 1932-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart personal papers / James Stewart education papers

James Stewart papers on stage, 1930s-1970

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains books, photographs, and theater programs associated with Stewart. Dated in the 1930s to 1970.

Dates: 1930s-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers

James Stewart papers on television, 1957-1987

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains television contracts, 16 mm films, film cans, reviews, articles, photographs, press clippings, letters, and other files related to programs with which Stewart was involved. Materials date from between 1957 and 1987.

Dates: 1957-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers

James Stewart papers on television shows, 1957-1987

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

Contains 16 mm films, film cans, reviews, articles, photographs, press clippings, leters, contracts, and other files related to television programs with which Stewart was involved.

Dates: 1957-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on television

James Stewart papers on The Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon, 1986-1995

 Sub-Series — Carton 91: Series 10; Series 11; Series 13; Series 14
Identifier: MSS 2157 Series 13 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs, publicity materials, awards, videotapes, and other material related to the Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon.

Dates: 1986-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2157, James Stewart papers / James Stewart papers on civic involvement

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