Oliver "Swat" Warila was a commercial photographer based in Maynard. Most of the photographs in this collection are from negatives taken by him from about 1960 through 1980.
Swat was born in Maynard and lived there all his life. He was a…
A group of women, probably from the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary (and possibly other organizations), are part of a parade heading down Waltham Street from Summer Street.
A group of Camp Fire Girls marching down Summer Street as part of a parade (possibly Memorial or Veterans Day). Carrying banners "Camp Fire Girls" and "Bluebirds".
A young woman is either singing or speaking to the audience gathered at Memorial Park (Summer Street) as part of either a Memorial Day or Veterans Day observation. Honor guard and other dignitaries are in the background.
A student speaks to the audience gathered in Glenwood Cemetery (?) as part of a Memorial Day observance. (NOTE: Picture is currently reversed and will be fixed.)
Santa Claus and two elves riding on a truck in the downtown Christmas Parade wave to the crowd.
The truck is was owned by John Sokolowski and driven by his nephew, Mike Sokolowski. Lettering on front of truck refers to Kodiak Kennels (of Shirley,…
An honor guard from the American Legion Post 235 and other dignitaries salute the flag as part of a ceremony at Memorial Park on Summer Street. This is likely part of a Memorial Day or Veterans Day parade.
The Maynard High School Marching Band is in a parade on Great Road by Alumni Field. Music Director Charles Garabedian is marching with the band (on the left).