David Freedman Papers, 1930-1940

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Summary

Creators:
Freedman, David, 1898-1936
Abstract:
David Freedman was the son of a Romanian political refugee, and grew up in a New York tenement. He wrote short stories and later wrote material for comedians, plays, books of Broadway musicals, and wrote and produced several radio programs. His published books include Mendel Marantz (1925) and The Intellectual Lover and Other Stories (1940). The collection contains scripts for radio programs.
Extent:
9 boxes (4.5 linear ft.)
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains scripts for radio programs in which Al Jolson, Bert Lahr, Fanny Brice, Eddie Cantor, Red Skelton, Tommy Dorsey, and others starred. Also contains jokes by members of the Freedman family.

Biographical / historical:

Freedman was the son of a Romanian political refugee, and grew up in a New York tenement; studied mathematics and music; wrote short stories; later wrote material for comedians, plays, books of Broadway musicals, and wrote and produced several radio programs; published books include Mendel Marantz (1925) and The Intellectual Lover and Other Stories (1940).

Acquisition information:
Gift of David Freedman family, 1949.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Bert Lahr (Box 1).
  2. Joe Cook (Boxes 1-2).
  3. Ex Lax : the big show (Boxes 2-4).
  4. Fanny Brice (Boxes 4-5).
  5. Al Jolson (Box 5).
  6. Eddie Cantor (Boxes 6-7).
  7. Jokes by Ben, Noel, and Nancy Freedman (Boxes 7-8).
  8. Various (Box 9).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

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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