Freeman (Joel) papers, circa 1940s-1980s

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Joel Freeman papers
Dates:
circa 1940s-1980s
Creators:
Freeman, Joel
Extent:
28 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Joel Freeman papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

Joel Freeman is an American producer active in film from 1957 to 1991. From 1947 to 1957 he worked as an assistant director.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Joel Freeman, 1991-1992
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
producers
Names:
Freeman, Joel , 1922---Archives.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2013
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: November 22, 2013

Access and use

Restrictions:

Available by appointment only.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

Joel Freeman papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Location of this collection:
333 S. La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211, US
Contact:
(310) 247-3036 extension 2226