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A statue of Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson.The plaque reads: "Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, 1875 - 1950. 'Father of Black History.' Former Principal - Douglass High School. 'We should emphasize not Negro history but the Negro in history.'--CGW Memorial Foundation Inc.Founded 1986 by former Mayor Robert Nelson.Special Thanks - Mayor Jean Dean.-- Newatha Perry, President"

13. Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson

IDNO:
054417
Title:
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson
Date:
ca. 1946
Description:
A statue of Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson.The plaque reads: "Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, 1875 - 1950. 'Father of Black History.' Former Principal - Douglass High School. 'We should emphasize not Negro history but the Negro in history.'--CGW Memorial Foundation Inc.Founded 1986 by former Mayor Robert Nelson.Special Thanks - Mayor Jean Dean.-- Newatha Perry, President"