Welcome to the online archives of the Maynard Historical Society in Maynard, Massachusetts. Our online archive provides access to a significant portion of the documents, photographs, artifacts and memorabilia that the Society has in storage. Start your journey with the search bar in the upper right. You can 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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War Memorial at Memorial Park
Dedicated on Sunday, November 15, 1925 in honor of the men who gave their lives in World War I. Congressman Edith Nourse Rogers of Lowell was the…
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First National Stores Beverage Bottles
One is a Millbrook Club beverage capped bottle. The other is an unknown beverage bottled rubber corked bottle.
Millbrook Club was a First National…
Tydol Trip Record Book - 1954
A booklet from Tydol "Flying A" oil company used to keep track of road trips in your car. The book has records of a few trips by Marion Boothroyd…
O'Brien Family Ledger
George and Barbara O'Brien kept a detailed record of household expenses from as early as 1950 through 1956 with occasional posting until 1967.…
Maynard High School Football Program - November 16, 1963
Score: Maynard High School 0 vs Milford High School 33 at Milford High School
Maynard’s Head Coach: Wilfred DeRosa
Assistant Coaches: James…
A First Book in American History - 1899
An early textbook of American History used in the Maynard Public Schools.
The name written on page, Ventson Fowler, may not be Maynard connected.
A…
Safety in our Community - ca.1960
Maynard Police Department
A booklet promoted by the Police Department outlining safety procedures for children and young adults.
Chief of Police - Michael T. Zapareski
Hans P. N. Dahl Watch and Biography
Photos of a watch from the Maynard Jeweler and Optician H. P. N. Dahl.
(Biography adapted from Mr. Dahl's obituary in 1914)
Hans P. N. Dahl was…
Maynard High School Football Program - November 9, 1963
Score: Maynard High School vs Concord-Carlisle High School - after postponement due to the elements, this game was cancelled because of the untimely…
Freemasonry Symbol Stamped into a Penny
The compass, square and letter G formed by pressing copper into a mold.
Freemasonry Embossed Symbol on a Novelty
A glass coaster with the Mason's Compass, Carpenter's Square and upper case G symbol.
Charles A. Welch Lodge Centennial Ribbon 1873 - 1973
A Charles A. Welch Lodge A.F. & A. M Commemorative Medal and Ribbon for the 100th Anniversary of the Maynard Lodge.
Promotional Faux Bullet Pencil
W. Manninen -Fine Shoe Repairing
Maynard, Mass.
Werner Manninen ran a shoe repair shop from the 1930's through the early 1950's.