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Howard Freeman papers, 1918-1967

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Freeman, Howard, 1899-1967.
Title
Howard Freeman papers
Dates
1918-1967 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.22 cubic feet (4 boxes)
Collection Number
05701
Summary
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Freeman was born Howard Freeman Schoppe and graduated from Yale in 1917. After serving in World War I, he became a character actor on stage, television and in motion pictures. Freeman was married to Ruth Dibble in 1939.

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Content Description

Collection contains 39 pieces of correspondence (1918-1967), including 3 letters from Archibald B. Roosevelt, son of Theodore Roosevelt and Freeman's classmate at Yale; photographs and film stills; miscellaneous theater programs; 3 scrapbooks (1932-1948); scripts for the theatrical productions of "Erasmus--With Freckles", "Hot Spot," and "No Time for Sergeants" and the television programs "The Baileys of Balboa" and "Route 66" (1946-1964); 8 contracts for acting performances; the eulogy delivered at Howard Freeman's funeral by his son William Freeman Schoppe; artifacts; and a 215 page diary kept by Ruth D. Freeman while on tour with Howard Freeman for the play "No Time for Sergeants" (1957-1958).

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Howard Freeman at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.

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Subject Terms

  • Television programs -- United States.
  • Theater -- United States.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Artifacts.
  • Diaries.
  • Eulogies.
  • Film stills.
  • Photographs.
  • Scrapbooks.
  • Scripts.

Occupations

  • Actors.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Freeman, Ruth D. (Ruth Dibble) -- Diary, 1957-1958.
    • Roosevelt, Archibald B.
    • Schoppe, William Freeman.
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