All posts by Phillip Merlo
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Phillip Merlo | August 1, 2025
The Pioneer Village: A New Piece of History
We are excited about the creation and development of the Pioneer Village at the San Joaquin County Historical...
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Phillip Merlo | October 1, 2024
Medicine in the Wild West – William Reed Kerr: Stockton’s Gold Rush Doctor
Local history is a gold mine for narrative. In San Joaquin County, we are blessed with numerous rich...
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Phillip Merlo | May 1, 2024
Harriet Chalmers Adams, Adventurer
San Joaquin County is known for its trailblazers, innovators, organizers and pioneers. Perhaps no local trailblazer has had...
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Phillip Merlo | April 1, 2024
Education and Agriculture: A Local Standard
Agricultural education has existed in San Joaquin County for a long time. In a county and region that...
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Phillip Merlo | February 1, 2024
O’Connor Woods: the History Behind the Home
Stockton is a city with a plethora of historic institutions. A surprising number of banks, manufacturing concerns, commercial...