Description
This collection focuses on the travel writings of American journalist and explorer Lewis Freeman (1878-1960), from the early
1900s through the 1950s. The collection also includes some personal and professional correspondence and manuscripts, photographs,
and diaries including those of trips to Alaska (1898-1900) and the Canadian Rockies (1916). Much of the correspondence consists
of responses from various publications in response to Freeman's proposed books and articles and, overall, the collection includes
items reflecting on Freeman's extensive travel experiences and writings about trips to India, the South Pacific, South America,
Canada, Cuba, along the Mississippi River, Samoa, Hawaii, China, French Polynesia, and Indonesia.
Background
Lewis Ransome Freeman (1878-1960) was born in Genoa Junction, Wisconsin, and moved to Pasadena, California, as a child. After
graduating from Stanford University he spent many of the years between 1899 and 1912 traveling in North and South America,
Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. In addition to his extensive travels, Freeman was also an accomplished athlete, lettering
in football, baseball, tennis, and track while attending Stanford. He coached the University of Southern California football
team in 1897, and in 1903 won the single and doubles titles at the Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament.
Extent
7.5 Linear Feet
(15 boxes)
Restrictions
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nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and
obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
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information.