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A Brief History of Maynard by William Gutteridge
The history of Maynard, Massachusetts written at its 50th Anniversary in 1921.
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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…
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Ad for the R. A. Patterson Tobacco Company
A cardboard ad for tobacco specifically prepared for pipes and cigarettes, 1890 ca.
Centennial Photo Album - 1971
A photo album of Maynard Centennial pictures donated by Elizabeth Schnair. A total of 195 photos make up the collection. Many of them are duplicates…
Centennial - 1971
Two black and white photos of the Centennial Storefront Window. The window is displaying various items from over the century.
Centennial - 1971
A photo of the "Brothers of the Brush", 1971. Pictured in the center is Bob Tobin.
Centennial - 1971
A packet of 5 color photos of the Centennial Parade, July 4, 1971. Posted is a photo of "Looking Down Main Street".
Centennial - 1971
A packet of ten color photos of the Centennial Parade, July 4, 1971. A photo from the Maynard Mill Complex and DEC is shown.
Centennial - 1971
A packet of 9 color photos of Centennial Parade in Maynard on July 4, 1971. Photo #1 is the Polish heritage Float; Photo #2 is the Maynard Country…
Centennial - 1971
A packet of 13 color photos of the 4th of July Parade. Photo is of "The Milltowners Banner with the Brothers of the Brush", during the Centennial…
Centennial - 1971
A packet of 11 color photos of the July 4th, 1971 Parade during the Centennial Year. Digital had a float in the Parade.
Centennial - 1971
A color photo of a Walk from Maynard to Concord with the Minutemen, 4-19-1971. In the photo are Gert Walls and Liz.
Centennial - 1971
A packet of 30 Centennial photos. Photo #1 July 4th Parade with Centennial Committee, Drivers: Ralph Sheridan and Berger Koski, Passengers: Joe…
Centennial - 1971
A packet of 21 black and white photos of the Centennial. Picture #1 is of the " Brothers of the Brush" Funeral Procession for the Burying the Razor. …
Centennial Photo - 1971
A black and white photo of the Brothers of the Brush "Burying the Razor", during the Centennial year.
Centennial Photos - 1971
A packet of four black and white photos related to the Centennial. Photo #1 The "Brush" at Alumni Field Rotary, Tim McLean, Mike Soko, Wally Niskanen;…
Centennial Photo - 1971
A black and white photo of Centennial meeting participants. (l-r) ___?, Maria Eneguess, Will Dodd, Ray Sheridan, Emil Genest, ___?, Tom Cocoa, ___?.
Centennial Photos - 1971
A packet of 22 black and white photos of various activities during the Maynard Centennial in 1971. Photo #1 Centennial Bowling, the Mavericks vs. the…
Edward & Martha (Sykes) Lawton - 1890 ca
A sepia family photo of Edward & Martha Lawton and their children, 1890 ca. Edward Lawton was an Overseer in the Assabet Mills. His son John became a…
John Winslow White - 1900 ca
This photo appears to be a picture of John ("Jack") W. White (?) and three unidentified men, 1900 ca. John is the first man on the left, and the son…
John Henry White - 1923
A photo of John Henry White and his family taken at his 50th Wedding Anniversary gathering. John Henry White, born in Sudbury 1849, a son of William…
14 Brooks Street, Maynard, MA
A sepia photo of the house at 14 Brooks Street, Maynard, MA, 1914 ca. This photo is part of a photo album belonging to the Estate of Ralph Cheney. It…