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.
Featured Item
Assabet Mills at Night - 1911
This picture was taken from Paper Mill Bridge. The Falls are in the forefront. The large building at the right is old Music Hall.
Featured Collection
Oliver Warila Photographs
Oliver "Swat" Warila was a commercial photographer based in Maynard from about 1960 through 1980. Most of the photographs in this collection are from…
Recently Added Items
History of Cooperatives, Presentation Notes - 2019
Notes from a presentation given by David A. Mark to the Assabet Village Coop at the Maynard Public Library.
Certificate of Promotion - 1935
Barbara McLane
A certificate that indicates Barbara McLane's promotion from the Primary Department to the Junior Department of the Union Congregational Church.
Bible School Certificate - 1932
Barbara McLane
A certificate of completion from the Beginners Department of the Union Congregational Bible School.
File Folder for Knight & Maynard
1846-1862
Folder contains various copies of Town of Sudbury documents relative to Knight & Maynard [Manufacturing Company] at Assabet Village.
Maynard High School Class of 1944 Reunion
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Front row (9): Claire Beford Flaherty, Sonny Gibney, Gerald Larson, ___?, Milton Lehto, ___?, Richard White, Max Gruber, Mary White
2nd…
Maynard High School Class of 1944 Reunion
The 20th class reunion in 1964.
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Front row (13): Gerald Larson, John Sebastian, Moynihan, Eddie Hooper, John Paul, Fred Hekkala, Alan…
Maynard High School Class of 1945 Reunion
50th class reunion of the class of 1945 held at Maynard Country Club.
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Back row, 9 men: Frank Dowen, Charlie Nevala, Dick White, Bob Murray,…
Two Decorative Post Cards
The first post card shows a young woman with brown hair and with a pale pink hair decoration and white plume.
The second decorative post card…
Maynard High School Class - 1916
A photo/post card of the Maynard High School Class of 1916 on the Washington, DC trip to Mont Vernon.
Canoeing on the Charles - 1908
A photo/post card of a canoeing activity on the Charles River, dated 1904. The post card is addressed to Miss Margaret Conel, 41 Belknap Street,…
William Kenyon & Wife - 1915
A sepia-colored photo/post card of (L-R) Florence Byron, Mrs. Kenyon, William Byron, and William Kenyon. The photo is dated 1915. The picture was…
Town of Maynard Accounting Department
Ledger 1925 & 1926
The ledger was used to keep account of the revenues and expenses for the Town of Maynard.
Maynard World War II
Honor Roll
The servicemen from Maynard who died in the war:
John J. Arcisz PM2
William F. Callahan Private
Chester G. Carson Private
Alexander Chernack …
Assabet Manufacturing Co. Letterhead - ca1890
Letterhead from the Assabet Manufacturing Co. with order to Sawyer Mills on obverse.
Ed Brennan - 1956
A black and white photo of the Dyson Kring Orchestra on March 12, 1956. Ed Brennan is playing the tuba. The photo was taken in Dover, NH Town Hall. …
Maynard Band - 1926
A black and white photo of the Maynard Band dated 1926-1928. This photo was found in the Ed Brennan Music Scrapbook Collection.