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War Bond Posters
World War II
A collection of posters sent to Maynard Selective Service or Post Office encouraging the purchasing of bonds to finance the war.
Memorial Park - 1970
Charles Berriel took this picture for the Maynard Historical Society showing the Soldier's and Sailor's Monument in the center with World War II Honor Roll at the left and World War I Honor Roll at the right.
Sheridan Family World War II Ration Documents
A collection of ration coupons including War Ration Books One, Two and Three, Fuel Oil Ration, United Co-operative Butter Card, V-Fuel Oil Ration and Sugar Ration.
John Calvin Roberts 1835-1863
Civil War Casualty
John Roberts was a Private, Co I, 1st Maine Calvary , Union Army, killed in action on May 3, 1863. Buried in an unmarked grave near Louisa Court House, VA. There is a Commemorative Marker in the Robert's lot at the Glenwood Cemetery.
First Three Maynard Men to Volunteer for World War II
Veli R. Kangas, Benny M. Sofka, John Bygraves
Picture taken at Concord, Mass. on November 18, 1940.
Collecting Scrap Metal for World War II
At the corner of Acton and Glendale Street was a collecting point for scrap metal to be recycled for the war effort. Sign reads Official Salvage.
Alice Hanson Pillivant is pulling the wagon. To her right is James T. Hanson.
Alice Hanson Pillivant is pulling the wagon. To her right is James T. Hanson.
Memorial Day Parade - 1943
3 photos of the parade, the names on the photos are: Dineen, Foley, Wright, Hanson
Memorial Day Parade - 1944
6 photos of the parade
Some of the names written on the photos are: Bain, Keough, Wright, Hanson, Spratt, Baron, Dineen, Stockwell
Some of the names written on the photos are: Bain, Keough, Wright, Hanson, Spratt, Baron, Dineen, Stockwell
Tribute to Servicemen from Maynard who served in the War in the Gulf:
Desert Shield & Storm Aug. 2, 1990 - Sept. 27, 1991
An extensive presentation that includes newspaper clippings, letters, list of soldiers who served, photographs, Welcome Home notes etc...
Charles Wood World War II Ration Collection
A collection of documents including:
Application for Renewal of Fuel Oil Ration
V-Fuel Oil Ration Class I Consumer Coupon
War Ration Book Two
Certificate of War Necessity, Commercial Vehicle, Single Unit (1934 Chevy Pickup)
T, T-1 & T-2…
Application for Renewal of Fuel Oil Ration
V-Fuel Oil Ration Class I Consumer Coupon
War Ration Book Two
Certificate of War Necessity, Commercial Vehicle, Single Unit (1934 Chevy Pickup)
T, T-1 & T-2…
File folder for the Vietnam War
Lists of Maynard soldier who served in the war, newspaper clippings and miscellaneous documents relative to the war.
File folder for the Gulf War
Newspaper clippings relative to the war.
File folder for the Iraq War
Newspaper clippings and miscellaneous documents relative to the war.
Various Rationing Coupons
OPA Community Ceiling Prices
World War Two
Coupon for meat, fish, fats, cheeses, gasoline, and cigarettes. Also an extensive newsprint list of prices for goods set by the Office of Price Administration.
War Ration Book One, Two and Three
World War II
A collection of ration books used throughout the war that allowed the owner to acquire controlled items. Also a vinyl case to store the ration card.
The owners in the collection include: Irja Elizabeth Jokela, Charles Frank Warren, Erlene Johanna…
The owners in the collection include: Irja Elizabeth Jokela, Charles Frank Warren, Erlene Johanna…
Application for Home-Canning Sugar Allowance
World War II
A collection of applications for rationed sugar during the war. The applicants include: Mrs. Henrietta Quinn, Mrs. Laura Quinn, Mary McCook, Madeleine Prue Quirk, Mrs. Michael DeGrappo, Mrs. Ida Delfino, Giacomo DiTurino, Ada Downey, Dorothy E.…
Ration Time Recipes
War Time Suggestions-Refrigeration
World War Two
Two booklets published during the war encouraging the careful use of food.
Important Information on Civil Defense
What to do with electric service, gas supply and water service in event that an air raid alert is sounded.
Air Raid Wardens' Manual - 1941
A pamphlet published by the Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety designed to aid local committees in establishing and training Air Raid Wardens within their own areas.