The Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana will honor actor Patrick Wayne and his late father, John Wayne, with the Harvey Award on Oct. 23.

It will be the first time the award has gone to a father and son, saluting the fact that both Waynes appeared in movies alongside Indiana's favorite son.

The elder Mr. Wayne co-starred with Mr. Stewart in "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" in 1962 and "The Shootist" in 1976, while the younger Mr. Wayne played one of six sons of Mr. Stewart's prosperous Virginia farmer in "Shenandoah."

In that 1965 release, Mr. Stewart was a widower opposed to slavery and attempting to maintain a neutral stance during the Civil War.

The Harvey, named for the 6-foot invisible rabbit whom Mr. Stewart's character befriended in the movie of the same name, represents the Indiana native's film career and honors the integrity, creativity and values for which he is recognized throughout the world.

Previous honorees include June Allyson, Janet Leigh, Shirley Jones, Ernest Borgnine, Charlton Heston, Fabian Forte and Ben Gazzara.

Patrick Wayne, 71, was one of four children born to the first wife of the Duke, who died of cancer in 1979.

He will appear at the Indiana Country Club at a 6:30 p.m. cocktail reception on Oct. 23, with the award dinner and presentation to follow. More details will be announced, but reservations are available at 724-349-6112.

The museum highlights Mr. Stewart's accomplishments in film, radio and TV and spotlights his role as military hero, civic leader and family man. It's on the third floor of the Indiana Public Library at 835 Philadelphia St.

Go to www.jimmy.org for more information.

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