Freedman (David) Papers, 193--1946

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Summary

Title:
David Freedman Radio Scripts
Dates:
193--1946
Creators:
Freedman, David, 1898-1936.
Abstract:
Collection consists of various drafts of radio scripts and program ideas related to the career of David Freedman.
Extent:
5 boxes (2.08 linear ft.)

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of various drafts of radio scripts and program ideas related to the career of David Freedman. Includes material for programs such as Chase and Sanborn Coffee Hour, Elmer Everett Yess, The Big Show, The Red Skelton Show, and Joe Cook's Patent Office. Also includes Eddie Cantor sketches, ideas and sketches for a Philip Morris campaign, and treatments for screenplays.

Biographical / historical:

Freedman was born 1898. He graduated from College of the City of NY and worked on the NY Evening Mail. He wrote short stories including The Intellectual Lover and created Mendel Marantz, East Side philosopher, a character in magazine stories and later a published book. He worked as a writer for Eddie Cantor (1931-34), but left over a disagreement. He also wrote for numerous other radio programs such as the Ken Murray Show, The Chase and Sanborn hour, and Baby Snooks. At the time of his death, Freedman had a case against Eddie Cantor for an alleged breach of contract. He died Dec. 8, 1936.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Performing Arts Special Collections staff; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé and ByteManagers.
Date Prepared:
© 2005
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid created by ByteManagers using OAC finding aid conversion service specifications and Caroline Cubé frontmatter gathered from MARC Record. Date of source: unknown.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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