Description
The Joel Freeman papers span the years circa 1940s-1980s and encompass circa 28 linear feet. The
collection consists primarily of production files, scripts, and photographs. There are voluminous files
related to the production of SHAFT (1971), which Freeman produced.
Background
Joel Freeman is an American producer active in film from 1957 to 1991. From 1947 to 1957 he worked as
an assistant director.
Extent
28 linear feet of papers.
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are
responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies
or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
Availability
Available by appointment only.