The Tanneyhill & Diggs Families of Norwood

Using photos donated or loaned to the Society’s Archives and published records, here is the storyof the Tanneyhill & Diggs families, prominent Black families both in Norwood and beyond.

Norwood Oasis in Tension Era-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1968

HENRY DIGGS, MEMBER NORWOOD SCHOOL BOARDRecord American Photo, Ray Lussier In Norwood, Henry and Irma Diggs are members of a minority whose work has won them the admiration and respect … Continue reading Norwood Oasis in Tension Era-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1968

Norwood Civil Rights Worker Arrested In Selma Alabama With Dr Martin Luther King, John Lewis-This Day in Norwood History-February 10, 1965

Dartmouth Student John Liutkus, Class of '65, was arrested in Selma, Alabama along with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and John Lewis. A Norwood resident is proving the fact that … Continue reading Norwood Civil Rights Worker Arrested In Selma Alabama With Dr Martin Luther King, John Lewis-This Day in Norwood History-February 10, 1965