Pope Freeman collection of Charles Coburn research material, 1900-1960

Summary

Creator:
Freeman, Pope
Date:
1900-1960
Extent:
2 Linear Feet 5 document boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Pope Freeman collection of Charles Coburn research materials, ms3211, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of research materials about Charles Coburn gathered by Pope Freeman. Included are interviews, contracts, and programs as well as a variety of other miscellanea.

Biographical / historical:

"Charles Coburn, a character actor and Georgia native, enjoyed a lengthy career on stage, screen, and radio that reached its height in the 1940s and 1950s, when he was in his sixties and seventies. ... Coburn, who visited Georgia throughout his adult life, bequeathed his collection of theatrical papers and photographs to the University of Georgia's Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library. His ashes were scattered in Georgia, Massachusetts, and New York." - "Charles Coburn." New Georgia Encyclopedia. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org (Retrieved July 31, 2008)

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Pope Freeman collection of Charles Coburn research materials, ms3211, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.