Background

Freeman, Janet Ing was born on May 26, 1948 in San Francisco, California, United States. Daughter of John N. and Ladene (McGregor) Thompson.

Education

Bachelor, Occidental College, 1970. Master of Library Science, University California-Berkeley, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, University California-Berkeley, 1987.

Career

Assistant library California College Arts and Crafts, Oakland, 1977—1978. Acting instructor University California, Berkeley, 1982, 1985. Special collections library, lecturer letters Mills College, Oakland, 1982—1985.

Library Scheide Library., Princeton University, 1985—1988. Independent rare book consultant, since 1988.

Achievements

• Janet Ing Freeman has been listed as a noteworthy rare book consultant, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Johann Gutenberg and His Bible: A Historical Study (Typophile Chap Book, 58)

Membership

Fellow: American Association of University Women. Member: American Printing History Association, Printing History Society London, Bibliographical Society Cambridge, Bibliographical Society America, Bibliographical Society London, Grolier (New York City), Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Dexter Ing Freeman, December 26, 1970 (divorced 1976). Married Arthur Freeman Freeman, December 31, 1987.

Father:

John N. Thompson

Mother:

Ladene (McGregor) Thompson

Spouse:

Arthur Freeman Freeman

Spouse:

Dexter Ing Freeman