Philip J. MerrillSep 7, 2018The Life and Legacy of Walter T. DixonWe've shared some information about Walter T. Dixon in past posts, but here's a little known photograph of Dixon with his family in South...
Philip J. MerrillSep 4, 2018Chesapeake Collectibles Black Americana Segment#PBSChesapeakeCollectibles #MPT The Black Americana highlights segment will air in 2019. Please follow chesapeakecollectibles.com and...
Philip J. MerrillAug 30, 2018On this day: Thurgood Marshall Appointed to Supreme Court#OldWestBaltimore #1632DivisionStreet #School103HenryHighlandGarnet #DouglassHighSchool #LincolnUniversityPA ...
Philip J. MerrillJun 15, 2018Bubby Johnson's Plantation OrchestraIn honor of Black Music Month, today we're sharing a post from May 2017 highlighting Bubby Johnson's Plantation Orchestra and the...
Philip J. MerrillJun 14, 2018Blanche CallowayIn honor of Black Music Month, we celebrate Blanche Calloway. Blanche Calloway was a singer, bandleader, composer, radio disc jockey, and...
Philip J. MerrillMay 1, 2018Tell Me More and Then Some Documentary Tie-In Coming SoonStay tuned for the release of a new book coming soon! Tell Me More and Then Some: The Official Documentary Tie-In. The documentary and...
Philip J. MerrillApr 27, 2018Remembering Magnificent MontagueOn this Flashback Friday, I'm sharing a wonderful memory from February 2012 when I appraised the collection of Nathaniel "Magnificent"...
Philip J. MerrillApr 25, 2018Celebrating Lincoln University's Charter Day (April 24)Yesterday, April 24, 2018, was Lincoln University's (PA) Charter day. The institution received its charter 164 years ago from the State...