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Destination Freedom (1948): Recorder of History (#78) [Dr. Carter G. Woodson]


Feb 1, 2025
Destination Freedom (1948): 02/12/50, episode 78 OTRR version v2411 This episode was provided by the Old Time Radio Researchers The story of historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950), founder of The Journal of Negro History and Negro History Week (precursor to Black History Month). This episode was broadcast for the 25th anniversary of Negro History Week. Dr. Woodson (who does not appear in this episode) died less than two months after the airing of this episode at the age of 74. Cast: Richard Durham (writer), Homer Heck (producer, director), Oscar Brown Jr. (Dr. Woodson), Wezlynn Tildon, Maurice Copeland, Jack Lester, Fred Pinkard, Bob White, Emil Soderstrom (composer), Elwyn Owen (organist), Jose Bethancourt (music), Cliff Mueller (sound effects), Dave Squires (sound effects), Gary Dublee (engineer), Charles Mountain (announcer)