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Richard Durham

Richard Durham
Born(1917-09-06)September 6, 1917
DiedApril 27, 1984(1984-04-27) (aged 66)
New York City, New York
Resting placeBurr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois
EducationHyde Park High School
Northwestern University
Occupation(s)Writer (radio and books)
Known forPromotion of American civil rights
Notable workDestination Freedom
SpouseClarice Davis
ChildrenMark Durham
AwardsRadio Hall of Fame
National Recording Registry (Library of Congress)
Audie Award for Autobiography or Memoir

Richard Isadore Durham (September 6, 1917 – April 27, 1984) was an African-American writer and radio producer.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Richard Durham Archived 2022-11-16 at the Wayback MachineRadio Hall of Fame
  2. ^ "Richard Durham (1917–1984)". BlackPast.org. March 28, 2014. Archived from the original on November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "Richard Durham Biography" (audio). Old Time Radio Researchers. February 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13 – via YouTube.

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