Bryant Freeman was a retired emeritus University of Kansas professor.
Freeman received his Ph.D. in French from Yale University, specializing in the work of Jean Racine.
His awards include: Among his several publications include one of the most comprehensive dictionaries of Haitian Creole to English (and later English to Haitian Creole) ever made, as well as specialty dictionaries such as medical terminology.
He edited a collection of the works of Carrié Paultre, a leading Haitian novelist.
Many of his books are also available for free (along with their audio supplements) on the KU Haitian Creole Resources webpage.