Howard Freeman papers, 1918-1967
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Freeman, Howard, 1899-1967.
- Title
- Howard Freeman papers
- Dates
- 1918-1967 (inclusive)19181967
- Quantity
- 2.22 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05701
- Summary
- Repository
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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
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
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.
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).
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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
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Personal Names
- Freeman, Ruth D. (Ruth Dibble) -- Diary, 1957-1958.
- Roosevelt, Archibald B.
- Schoppe, William Freeman.
