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Imatra Band - 1904
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Front Row (5): Otto Helenius, Matti Siiri, Kalle Asiala, John Forss, John Linna
Center Row (6): Matti Sarvela, Paavo Suorsa, Matti Mattila (conductor), John Paavola, Matti Kangas, Aaroni Haapanen
Back Row (7): Sam Ruotsala, Hugo…
Front Row (5): Otto Helenius, Matti Siiri, Kalle Asiala, John Forss, John Linna
Center Row (6): Matti Sarvela, Paavo Suorsa, Matti Mattila (conductor), John Paavola, Matti Kangas, Aaroni Haapanen
Back Row (7): Sam Ruotsala, Hugo…
Lawton's Orchestra - ca 1900
l to r: George Lawton, Herbert Lawton, Jack Veitch.
The orchestra or sometimes referred as the LVL Trio was organized around 1900 and was under the direction of George Lawton. Herbert Lawton was a pianist.
Some of their appearances as gleaned…
The orchestra or sometimes referred as the LVL Trio was organized around 1900 and was under the direction of George Lawton. Herbert Lawton was a pianist.
Some of their appearances as gleaned…
Maynard Community Chorus - May 1959
Made up of members of all churches in town. Mr. Charles Garabedian, director.
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Front: Charles Garabedian, __?,__? __?__?, Jack Johnson, __?__?__?__?, Otto Kunolius, Phil Wilson and Roy Helander at far left.
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Front: Charles Garabedian, __?,__? __?__?, Jack Johnson, __?__?__?__?, Otto Kunolius, Phil Wilson and Roy Helander at far left.
American Workman
March & Two Step
Music celebrating the American Workman, Grover Cleveland on the cover.
Anchor and Ark Glee Club of Charles A. Welch Lodge, A. F. & A. M. - ca 1935
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Front: Elmer Cook, Walter Larkin, Gavin Taylor,Jr., Mrs. Hazel (Hooper) Cook, Accompianist, Frank Holland, Wilder X. Macurda, Mark Newton, George E. Lawton
Back: Edwin Carlton, William Merriman, William Jones, Archie (Harlan) Cook, George…
Front: Elmer Cook, Walter Larkin, Gavin Taylor,Jr., Mrs. Hazel (Hooper) Cook, Accompianist, Frank Holland, Wilder X. Macurda, Mark Newton, George E. Lawton
Back: Edwin Carlton, William Merriman, William Jones, Archie (Harlan) Cook, George…
Antique Wood & Brass Music Sheet Clip Holder
A music sheet clip holder made of wood and brass. These were used in the late 1800's. The name Oscar Kauppi of Parker Place, Maynard, Mass. appears written on the backside. Also, the name Holtite is burnished into the handle.
Army Song Book - 1941
World War II
An official booklet with songs that the army could use including: The Star Spangled Banner, The Army Air Corp, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Oh! Susana, The Caissons Go Rolling Along and many others.
Army Type Bugle
Used by Allan Webster when a member of the Snare Drum and Bugle Corps, Boy Scout Troop No. 1, Saint George's Episcopal Church: 1921-1924
Bandstand at Crowe Park
The bandstand was built in the 1930's by the WPA at Crowe Park. The Green Meadow School can be seen in the background. The bandstand was taken down in the 1990's, deemed unsafe.
Battle of Music Poster
A window card announcing a battle of the bands between Ralph Weckstrom and his orchestra vs. George Smith and his orchestra.
BENEFIT CONCERT - 1940
Finish Relief Fund
A program of a concert to raise money for Finland after the invasion by Russia in 1939. The fourth photo is a sample page of sponsors.
Brass Band - ca.1920
Maynard, Massachusetts
Made up of Maynard, Acton, and Concord men for Memorial Day. Picture taken in front of the Methodist Church on the corner of Summer and Main Streets.
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Front: William Jones, Ernest Wollerscheid, Thomas Wright, Silas Sawyer, John…
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Front: William Jones, Ernest Wollerscheid, Thomas Wright, Silas Sawyer, John…
Centennial Boiler Room Boys Orchestra - 1971
A black and white photo of the Centennial Boiler Room Boys. Front Row(l-r): Rudy Koski, Johnny Lubin, Harvey Marshall, Red Hartford, Harry Condit, and Eddy Brennan. Back Row(L-R): Ray Helin, Rudoff Tompkins, Bob Dwinnell, and Russ Rogers.
Centennial Committee Presents A Concert - 1971
A poster promoting a concert at the time of the centennial to take place at the high school auditorium.
Centennial Monograph: Minstrels
A remembrance of minstrel shows in Maynard by a well-known local minstrel.
Centennial Monograph: Musicians, Orchestras and Bands
A chronology of music makers in Maynard from the 1900s through the late 1940s. (At the time of its writing, the centennial authors planned to update it through the 1960s).
Dance at Parker Street Hall Poster
Poster for a dance at Parker Street Hall with music from George Smith's Orchestra
Drum
A vintage drum made of metal and mylar/polyester with a metal outer shell and colored blue and silver.
Edward Brennan - 1941
Edward Brennan (right) with his first instructor, Eino Nelson (left).
Attached is an article by Roy Helander that appeared in the Finnish newspaper, Raivaaja.
Attached is an article by Roy Helander that appeared in the Finnish newspaper, Raivaaja.