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Davie Lyn Jones-Evans: At Home with History

Davie Lyn Jones-Evans: At Home with History

The Lost Opportunity to be in the Shadow of Paul Robeson’s Excellence

While Paul Robeson’s (1898–1976) activism and advocacy have been celebrated and memorialized around the world for decades, the legacy of…

3 min readApr 7, 2024

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The Lost Opportunity to be in the Shadow of Paul Robeson’s Excellence

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Davie Lyn Jones-Evans: At Home with History

African American Wives & Widows of Civil War Troops #25

African American Women Activating Citizenship

3 min readMar 19, 2024

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African American Wives & Widows of Civil War Troops #25

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Davie Lyn Jones-Evans: At Home with History

A Somerville, NJ Story: Postal Clerk Frederick H. Moore, Sr. #24

In 1911, Frederick H. Moore, Sr. (1893–1960), became the 1st African American graduate of Somerville High School. His success in highschool…

2 min readJan 17, 2024

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A Somerville, NJ Story: Postal Clerk Frederick H. Moore, Sr. #24

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Davie Lyn Jones-Evans: At Home with History

Mystery Man & Apgar Gallery on Main #23

In the 19th century, Somerset County was a hub for photographers. Somervillians embraced the innovation of photography. During the time…

2 min readJan 4, 2024

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Mystery Man & Apgar Gallery on Main #23

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Davie Lyn Jones-Evans: At Home with History

The Mystery Man & Main Street, Somerville NJ. #22

Part 2: Main Street Development

3 min readDec 21, 2023

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The Mystery Man & Main Street, Somerville NJ. #22

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Davie Lyn Jones-Evans: At Home with History

The Identity of the Mystery Man Remains.. #21

Who is Somerville, NJ’s Mystery Man?

4 min readDec 13, 2023

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The Identity of the Mystery Man Remains.. #21

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Davie Lyn Jones-Evans: At Home with History

Mapping Somerville, NJ’s African American Neighborhoods #20

I don’t need to fit in. I belong here.

3 min readNov 13, 2023

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Mapping Somerville, NJ’s African American Neighborhoods #20

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Davie Lyn Jones-Evans: At Home with History

Blind Ellen, Somerville’s Mary Ellen Staats #19

A Remarkable African American Woman (1855 -1927)

4 min readNov 3, 2023

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Blind Ellen, Somerville’s Mary Ellen Staats #19

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Davie Lyn Jones-Evans: At Home with History

Sacrifices for Freedom: Stories of African American Civil War Soldiers

Private Charles Annin, Somerville NJ Edition #18

3 min readAug 7, 2023

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Sacrifices for Freedom: Stories of African American Civil War Soldiers

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Davie Lyn Jones-Evans: At Home with History

Civil War Veterans: The United States Colored Troops. Edition #17

Few original records exist for African American Civil War veterans.

3 min readJul 18, 2023

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Civil War Veterans: The United States Colored Troops. Edition #17

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Davie Lyn Jones-Evans: At Home with History

Davie Lyn Jones-Evans: At Home with History

Teacher & Local historian History and American Studies, BA Douglass College, Rutgers. Elementary Education, MA Seton Hall University

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