Famous People of Richmond, Virginia

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Dr. Douglas Southall Freeman

Dr. Douglas Southall Freeman, editor of the Richmond Newspaper, at his radio station, WRNL, Richmond News Leader, 500 watts, 880 kcs, later 5,000 watts, 910 kcs. The station went on the air November 14, 1937. For those that knew Dr. Freeman - you never called him Douglas Freeman. He was seldom called Dr. Douglas Freeman, but always called Dr. Douglas Southall Freeman or Dr. Freeman - and one never walked into his office without knocking first. He was always on time.

General Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee , beloved General of the South

James Branch Cabell

James Branch Cabell authored numerous short stories, poetry, essays, book reviews and a play. His writings were published in various magazines, newspapers and anthologies.

Mary Arlene Higdon
(Mrs. John Workman)
"Sunshine Sue"

The Old Dominion Barn Dance, broadcast from Richmond, was a wildly popular show long before Nashville controlled country music. From 1946 to 1957, "Sunshine Sue" became known as the Queen of the Hillbillies through her appearances on live broadcasts over WRVA radio from the Lyric Theater (formerly at 9th and Broad). As the nation's first female radio emcee, Workman helped launch country music legends Chet Atkins, Earl Scruggs and the Carter Sisters.

"Sunshine Sue" Workman of the Old Dominion Barn Dance

Mother Maybelle and the Carter Sisters

Mother Maybelle and the Carter Sisters lived in Richmond; the girls attended John Marshall High School in 1945. They broadcast their program over Dr. Freeman's WRNL and their guitar player was young Chester Atkins.