All posts by Phillip Merlo
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Phillip Merlo | June 1, 2026A Century on the Water: Florence M II and the Legend of Kerosene Kate
Long before the age of freeways and powerboats, getting a mahogany runabout from San Joaquin County to Lake...
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Phillip Merlo | October 1, 2025Investing in Community: Remembering Dr. John D. Dameron
Photos courtesy of SJ County Historical Museum Quality healthcare that is accessible to all is a foundational component...
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Phillip Merlo | August 1, 2025The 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, 2024Medicine 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, 2024Harriet Chalmers Adams, Adventurer
San Joaquin County is known for its trailblazers, innovators, organizers and pioneers. Perhaps no local trailblazer has had...





