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  • Collection: Centennial

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Photo of Centennial Belle "mourners" who lined the path along the Razor funeral procession.

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A solemn moment before John Dulledge is finally laid to rest. Particularly affected is. Jack Knowles, left, who spent many long hours designing and making the casket with loving care.

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Center Rear: Tom…

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In its final resting place, covered with tears and after shave lotion, the casket awaits the moment when it will finally find lasting peace.

John Dulledge (1871-1971) was laid to rest Friday, January 1, 1971 in a small plot in downtown…

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Two photos from a Brothers of the Brush general meeting at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club "Sheriff" Bill Robinson is stuffed into a trash so he can be brought to the "Judge".

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Jim Stone (from Norfolk, MA) addresses a general meeting of the Maynard Brothers of the Brush. Mr. Stone gave the gathering some ideas on centennial activities that might be adopted for Maynard's celebration.

Also: Jon Armour, Bob Tobin

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Group enjoying a Centennial Monte Carlo fundraiser at the Maynard Country Club.

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Photo of a woman modeling an 1870's style dress at a fashion show held at St. Bridget hall.

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Photo taken at a meeting of members of the Centennial Belles.

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Front: Virginia Murphy, Hazel Genest, Gert Walls

Back: Anna Murphy, Georgia Giammarco, ___?, ___?, ___?, ___?

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The "Mother’s Shift" at Digital Equipment Corp was well represented
at Maynard Pre-Centennial Dance (held on the 99th anniversary of the Town's incorporation) wearing 1870's clothing.

Barbara lannarelli, Dolly Edgar, Isabelle Alpine, Teddy…

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Centennial Belles Float in the Maynard July 4th Parade commemorated the upcoming Maynard Centennial. Riding on the float were
junior and senior members of the Belles and the Brothers of the Brush.

Virginia Murphy (standing w/hat)

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The Junior Belles held a car wash behind the Town Building:
Cheryl Egan
Sally Boothroyd

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The " Brothers of the Brush" Funeral Procession for the Burying the Razor ("John Dulledge") departs from Maynard Town Hall on Main Street at 2pm on New Year's Day.

The Razor was buried at Memorial Park near the corner of Nason and Summer…

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A packet of duplicate 5x7 prints of Centennial events that are cataloged in detail elsewhere.

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A packet of duplicate 5x7 prints of Centennial events that are cataloged in detail elsewhere.

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A written account of Jonathan Wright having been born in the Centennial Year, July 13, 1971. On November 29, 1972, he drew the first winner of Bronze Medal at the Youth Night Program. This notice was found in the Maynard Time Capsule of 1971 when…

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A raffle ticket to win a Centennial Quilt with the drawing on July 4, 1971. The Quilt was made by Lin-Con Belles. It was all hand sewn with over 1500 pieces. There were over 600 hours invested in the lay-out, cut, and the sewing. The size was 81 x…

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During the 1971 Centennial, a group of men in Maynard grew facial hair and where known as the Brothers of the Brush. The Mavericks where a subgroup of the Brothers.

This hat belonged to Tom Sheridan.

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Rules and regulations of the Brothers of the Brush, a group organized during the Maynard Centennial celebration.

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A collection of meeting minutes and other documents related to the formation and activities of the Maynard Centennial Belles.

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The 'Brothers of the Brush' were a group of men in Maynard who grew beards during the Centennial Year 1971. Brothers of the Brush Charters were issued to the following groups: 'The Muskrats'; the 'Deer Slayers'; the 'Milltowners'; the 'Smoke…