The Citadel Brigadier Foundation – The Citadel Brigadier Foundation Blue & White Bash 2015
Auction Ends: Mar 14, 2015 08:30 PM EDT

Art

Framed Workman Sketch Print

Item Number
330
Estimated Value
75 USD
Sold
65 USD to HMD2
Number of Bids
11  -  Bid History

Item Description

Journalist William D. Workman, Jr. is best remembered for his pivotal role in theemergence of the Republican Party as a viable alternative to the Democratic Party in South Carolina.

William Douglas Workman, Jr., son of William Douglas and Vivian (Watkins)Workman, was born in Greenwood, South Carolina on August 10, 1914. Aftergraduating from Greenville High School in 1931, Workman entered The Citadel where he majored in English and History. Upon graduation in 1935, he moved to Washington,D.C., to attend George Washington University Law School. Law school proved not to his liking, and he returned to South Carolina where he began his career in journalism as a reporter for the Charleston News and Courier. In addition to reporting for the News andCourier, Workman also managed local radio station WTMA.

Donated By:

John Falkenbury