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Calfskin Apron
Charles A. Welch Lodge A. F. & A. M.
This traditional white apron was given to Walfred Stein at the time of his initiation into the Charles A. Welch Lodge , A.F. & A.M.
(Ancient Free & Accepted Masons)
(Ancient Free & Accepted Masons)
All American Club Plays 1947 - 1961
A history of the plays/concerts produced by the All American Club (poorly named, actually was the Finnish people who put on the productions, in Finnish). The events were presented at the Parker Street Hall in Maynard as well as other locations in…
"Kolmen Neidon Talo" - 1950
The House of Three Maidens
Operetta performed by the All American Club at Parker Street Hall.
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Orchestra: Fritiof Tofferi, Olga Musgrave, Edward Brennan, Tyyne Glad
Couple: Ellen Hangas, Roy Helander
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Orchestra: Fritiof Tofferi, Olga Musgrave, Edward Brennan, Tyyne Glad
Couple: Ellen Hangas, Roy Helander
"Pitkajarvelaiset" -1948
The Folk of Pitkajarvi
A four act Finnish folk comedy presented by the All American Club at the Parker Street Hall.
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Front row (6): Tyyne Glad, Barber Parker, Ellen Haapala, Vendla Saari, Vivian Helander, Elma Kansanniva
Back row (8): George Ojalehto, Helen…
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Front row (6): Tyyne Glad, Barber Parker, Ellen Haapala, Vendla Saari, Vivian Helander, Elma Kansanniva
Back row (8): George Ojalehto, Helen…
"Wienin Iloiset Tyttaret" - 1952
Merry Daughters of Vienna
A three act musical by the All American Club presented at Saima Hall, Fitchburg's summer festival.
Photos taken at Parker Street Hall at rehearsal.
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1st photo (8): Sonja Huuskonen, Aune Ojalehto, Huldah Nelson, Ellen Haapala, Elma…
Photos taken at Parker Street Hall at rehearsal.
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1st photo (8): Sonja Huuskonen, Aune Ojalehto, Huldah Nelson, Ellen Haapala, Elma…
"The Corn is Green" - 1951
A play in three acts presented by the All American Club. This production was in English, most of the Club's plays were in Finnish.
Photo: Huldah Nelson
Photo: Huldah Nelson
"Rykmentin Soittaja" - 1955
The Regiment's Trumpeter
A musical in 4 acts presented by the All American Club on their 10th Anniversary.
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Standing: Waino Ojalehto, Roy Helander
Seated: Martha Saari, Lillian Klemola
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Standing: Waino Ojalehto, Roy Helander
Seated: Martha Saari, Lillian Klemola
"Kahdentoista Punnan Katse" - 1955
The Twelve Pound Look
One act play presented by the All American Club in Maynard, Fitchburg and Quincy.
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Ahti Jaakkola, Huldah Nelson, Roy Helander, Helen Mark Ketola
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Ahti Jaakkola, Huldah Nelson, Roy Helander, Helen Mark Ketola
"Poika Parlisista" - 1948
The Boy from Paris
A French comedy in three acts presented by the All American Club.
1st photo: George Glad
2nd photo: Ellen Haapala, Roy Helander
3rd photo: Roy Helander, Ellen Haapala, William Wehkoja
1st photo: George Glad
2nd photo: Ellen Haapala, Roy Helander
3rd photo: Roy Helander, Ellen Haapala, William Wehkoja
"Elokuun Yon Unelma" -1949
Dream of August Night
Musical presented by the All American Club at the Parker Street Hall.
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Cast group: Front (5) Helen Ketola, Ellen kaapala, Elli Vuojavi, Signe Nyman, Vendla Saari
Back (5) Ahti Jaakkola, Roy Helander, William…
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Cast group: Front (5) Helen Ketola, Ellen kaapala, Elli Vuojavi, Signe Nyman, Vendla Saari
Back (5) Ahti Jaakkola, Roy Helander, William…
"Elinan Surma" - 1951
The Death of Elina
Classic Finnish tragedy by Gustaf von Numers in seven scenes presented by the All American Club.
1st photo: Huldah Nelson, Waino Ojalehto
2nd photo, Ellen Haapala
3rd photo: William Wehkoja
4th photo: Huldah Nelson
5th photo: Helen Ketola,…
1st photo: Huldah Nelson, Waino Ojalehto
2nd photo, Ellen Haapala
3rd photo: William Wehkoja
4th photo: Huldah Nelson
5th photo: Helen Ketola,…
Seasoned Singers of Maynard
A choral group of older singers organized by Roy Helander in the 1990's at the Senior Center. The chorus sang at public events, nursing homes, civic groups etc...The music is in a binder.
Dance Card - 1903
Chas. A. Welch Lodge
Accepted and Free Masons
The concert and ball was held at the Music Hall from 8 PM to 2 AM. The dance card was used to appoint a partner for each dance.
Grand Field Day Tickets - 1913 & 1914
Maynard Cricket and Athletic Ass'n
The Seventh and Eight Annual Field Day tickets. On the back of the 1914 ticket is the name Miss Josephine Hendrickson of West Puffer Road
Certificate of Third Degree of Masonry
Walfred Stein
The certificate of acceptance in the Charles A. Welch Lodge signed by Frank R. Rowe, Gavin A. Taylor, Therou A. Louden and Merton F. Merrick.
Eagle Scout Court of Honor - 2021
Vincent Boothroyd and Alonso Moreno
Program for the award of the Eagle Scout badge.
Bal de Masque Ticket - 1892
A ticket for the Fourth Annual Grand Bal de Masque Concert. The event is sponsored by the Don't You Wish You Knew (D.Y.W.Y.K.) Club, and cost 25 cents each. The concert was hosted in the Music Hall, Maynard, on Friday, January 29, 1892.
Margaret Crowe Photo - 1953
Margaret Crowe was the star in the play "Henrietta the Eighth", presented November 30, 1953. This production was put on by the Maynard Dramatic Club. Margaret played the character Henrietta Carver.
Gilbert and Sullivan's "Patience" Program - 1979
Maynard Savoyards
The production members came from Maynard, Acton, Stow, Waltham, Natick, Concord, Framingham, Stoughton, Wayland, Sudbury, Carlisle, Wellesley, Chelmsford, Cambridge, Lowell, Newton, and Littleton.
Maynard participants where: Rollin Jeglum, Marge…
Maynard participants where: Rollin Jeglum, Marge…
The Maynard Savoyards - 1970's
The Maynard Savoyards was organized early in the summer of 1971. Productions put on by the Savoyards during the 1970's include: "Yeoman of the Guard", "Princess Ida", "The Mikado", "The Pirates of Penzance", "Ruddigore", "Iolanthe", "Patience".…