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.
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Nason Street School Grade 1 - 1894
Photo taken on front steps of the Nason Street school which burned in 1916 to be replaced by the brick building now on Nason Street.
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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…
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Blue Star Service Banner Presentation
American Legion Post 235
Documentation of the Blue Star Presentation by the American Legion.
The banner was presented to John C. Wallace, Joan Gray, Len Massarelli, Marcia…
Maynard High School Class of 1966 50th Reunion Photo - 2016
A photograph of the 50th reunion of the Maynard High School Class of 1966 taken on October 8, 2016
Row 1 (front):
Patricia Trombley
Susan…
Maynard High School Class of 1966 25th Class Reunion Photograph
A photograph of the 25th Reunion of the Maynard High School Class of 1966 taken on August 24, 1991
Row 1 (front):
Gary Phillips
Richard…
Emerson Junior High 8th Grade Cheerleaders - 1965
A photograph of the 8th grade cheerleaders at Emerson Junior High School.
Row 1 (front):
Stephanie Bigusiak
Carol Mariano (co-captain)
Janet…
Emerson Junior High 8th Grade Cheerleaders - 1961
A photograph of the 8th Grade Cheerleaders at Emerson Junior High School.
Row 1 (front):
Laurie Manning
Maureen Lerer
Nola Baumeister
Patty…
Green Meadow School Grade 6 Class Photo - 1960
A photograph of a grade 6 class at Green Meadow School
Row 1 (Front)
Linda Mason
Robert McMahon ("Little Inch")
Marjorie Pekkala
Daryl Francis…
Green Meadow Grade 5 Class Photo - 1959
A photograph of Mrs. May's 5th grade class at Green Meadow School
Row 1 (Front)
Robert McMahon ("Little Inch")
Sandy Bollinger
Ruth Ann…
Green Meadow School Grade 4 Class Photo - 1958
A photograph of Mrs. Kiuikoski's 4th grade class
Row 1 (Front)
Robert McMahon ("Little Inch")
Daryl Francis ("Da Beeb")
Sandy Bollinger
Linda…
Green Meadow School Grade 3 Class Photo - 1957
Photograph of Mrs. Murray's 3rd grade class.
Row 1 (Front)
Robert Sebastyn ("Sabu")
Nancy Richardson
Marjorie Pekkala
Ann Beauregard…
Past Commanders Garrison Caps
American Legion Post 235
The side caps have buttons of the various state convention attended.
Middlesex County Garrison Caps
American Legion Post 235
A Sub District 8 Commander and Asst. Sgt. At Arms side cap Legion Post 235.
Trophy Room
American Legion Post 235
Picture taken in the American Legion building on Summer St. showing some memorabilia .
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Stanley Waluck
John Tobin
Frank Sousa
World War II Magazine
Two WWII magazines subscribed by Peter Hogan that relive the battles and personnel of the war.
Cobbler's Shoe Form
A rough-hewn wooden shoe form for a cobbler. Shoemakers made shoes first by making wooden "lasts," or blocks of foot-shaped wood carved into different…
