Ann E. Tanneyhill By Norwood Historical Society Board Members Laurie Kearney, Linda Rau and Karen DeNapoli To commemorate Black History Month and to honor the first Black woman from Norwood … Continue reading Wonderful Women of Norwood: Ann Elizabeth Tanneyhill
Roll of Honor
OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
The Tanneyhill & Diggs Families
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.
Henry W. Diggs Vows to Support Superintendent Louis J. Taris if He Returns to Norwood School Committee-October 16, 1981
Former school committee chairman Henry W. Diggs announced last night that if he regains his seat on the committee in next year's election, he intends to vote to renew the … Continue reading Henry W. Diggs Vows to Support Superintendent Louis J. Taris if He Returns to Norwood School Committee-October 16, 1981
Norwood School Committee Closes Aaron Guild and Willett Schools-December 7, 1978
1978 - 1979 Norwood School Committee In a meeting that ended in a shouting match, the Norwood School Committee last night voted 4 to 3 to close two of the … Continue reading Norwood School Committee Closes Aaron Guild and Willett Schools-December 7, 1978
Overcoming Apathy—The 509 Graduates of the Class of 1974-This Day in Norwood History-June 2, 1974
Under warm June skies, 509 Norwood seniors graduated in 1974, highlighted by a valedictory call to reject apathy and embrace personal and civic responsibility.
Norwood Oasis in Tension Era-June 8, 1968
Henry Diggs, Irma Diggs, Jacqueline Diggs, Judith Diggs, printer, teacher, School Committee, Boy Scouts, Girl Scout Council, Norwood Junior High School, Metco, Norwood Ministerial Ass., Springfield College, Lesley College, physical education teacher, substitute teacher, politics, schools, elections, local history, jun-8, 1968, 1960s
In Memoriam- James Joseph Gormley
Jim Gormley (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) JAMES JOSEPH GORMLEY entered the service of the Norwood Public Schools on September 7, 1932. Until death took him from us on … Continue reading In Memoriam- James Joseph Gormley
Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-January 11, 1959
Special Ceremonies Planned Week Apart DEDICATION—Members of the elementary schools building committee Inspect the stage at the Prescott School as they tour the premises In preparation for formal dedication cere* … Continue reading Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-January 11, 1959
The United Church Honors Veterans of World War II-This Day in Norwood History-November 12, 1946
Before a large congregation at the regular service of Divine Worship on Sunday morning, the United Church paid tribute to both the living and the dead of World War II … Continue reading The United Church Honors Veterans of World War II-This Day in Norwood History-November 12, 1946