Yossel, The Dreamer, Autobiography of Joseph Friedman, 2013.
Entry/Object ID
L2018.49.1
Description
Book, Yossel, The Dreamer, Autobiography of Joseph Friedman, 2013. 270 pp., Self-published. Local resident from the orthodox Jew population in St. Joseph details his childhood here, the Jewish traditions practiced and interaction within the larger community. He became a podiatrist with a practice in the Corby Building, but later abandoned his practice to become an actor. He had various bit parts in Broadway plays and traveled extensively with the touring cast of Fiddler on the Roof. He received an Emmy for research/writing an episode related to the Titanic. Retiring to St. Joseph, he was active in the arts community until his death. From donor's personal library
270/Softbound/Image of Author in Fiddler Roof Play/Photographs.