Welcome to the online archives of the Maynard Historical Society in Maynard, Massachusetts. Our online archive represents a fraction of the documents, photographs, artifacts and memorabilia that the Society has in storage and we are continuously working to catalog and make our collection available here for all to enjoy. Please read the "About" page for additional information on this project or the "Tips" page for ways to find and discover historical information.
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"Rules of Maynard Social Club" 1915
A poster containing the rules of the Maynard Social Club.
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Final Inspection of Fabrics - c. Early 1900 American Woolen Company
A photo showing the final examination of the fabrics as they are pulled over high racks. Inspectors reject or pass the finished pieces according to…see more
The Dressing Room Employees - c. 1900 American Woolen Mill
This photo shows some of the workers in the Dressing Room of the mills. The warp yarns from the dresser spools are combined and laid side by side as…see more
Employees of the American Woolen Company 1935
Photos of individual Woolen Company Employees 1935.
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(top left)G. Stuart, mill chemist (top right) H.C. Johnson. production manager.…see more
2013.241- 244
(top left)G. Stuart, mill chemist (top right) H.C. Johnson. production manager.…see more
The Warping Room Employees - 1901 American Woolen Mills
A photo of employees who work in the Warping Department. These employees maintain machinery that uses strands of yarn to form heavier threads that…see more
Perching Weave Room Employees - c. 1900's American Woolen Mills
Still Image of the employees in the perching weave room in the mill in the early 1900's. Left to right: James Keller, Frank Johnson, Thomas Wright,…see more
Resident and Business Directory - 1902 Maynard and Acton
A book that contains " a complete resident, street and business directory, town officers, schools, societies,churches, Post-Offices, state census for…see more
Directory for Marlboro and other Towns including Maynard - 1913
A book "Containing Alphabetical Lists of the Residents, Churches, Schools, Societies, Town Officers, Fraternal Orders, Etc. together with Street and…see more
Senior Class Pictures - Class of 1935 Maynard High School
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Victor Kurowski, Walter (Walla) Boeskesee more
Victor Kurowski, Walter (Walla) Boeskesee more