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Hy Freedman papers, 1945-1978
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Freedman, Hy.
- Title
- Hy Freedman papers
- Dates
- 1945-1978 (inclusive)19451978
1945-1963 (bulk)19451963 - Quantity
- 6.75 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 06853
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
Freedman was a radio and television writer and an author.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes mainly scripts (1945-1963) written by Freedman for radio and television programs. There are phonograph records of the radio programs "You Bet Your Life" and "Seabees Time on the Air," a film of the television program "Tell It to Groucho" and videotapes of the television program "Your Funny, Funny Films." Also included are photographs of Freedman and radio and television celebrities including Groucho Marx, and the manuscript of Freedman's 1977 book "Sex Link."
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Preservation Note
System Requirements"Tell It to Groucho" -- Film -- 16 mm.
"You Bet Your Life" and "Seabees" radio programs -- Phonodiscs -- 33 1/3 rpm.
"Your Funny, Funny Films" -- Videotapes -- 2 in.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Hy Freedman at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Radio authorship.
- Radio programs -- United States.
- Television authorship.
- Television programs -- United States.
Personal Names
- Marx, Groucho, 1890-1977.
Form or Genre Terms
- Motion pictures.
- Phonograph records.
- Photographs.
- Scripts.
- Videotapes.
Occupations
- Radio writers.
- Television writers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Freedman, Hy -- Sex link.
