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  • Collection: Centennial

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A gavel used during the Maynard Centennial, 1971. The words 'Maynard Historical Society 1971' are engraved on a brass band.

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Maynard 100th Anniversary Commemorative Medal, 1871-1971. This medal was presented at the April 19, 1971 birthday celebration by William Bennett, Chairman of the Centennial Executive Committee to Ralph L. Sheridan, President of the Maynard…

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Two paperweights with Centennial medals embedded.

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Four Centennial Ribbons issued to Guest and Committee, dated July 4, 1971. Philip Bohunicky was the Chairman and Chief Marshall of the Parade during the Centennial celebrations.

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Four ribbons given out on Youth Day 1971 during the activities for the Maynard Centennial. They are first, second, third, and fourth place ribbons.

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Three white ribbons issued by the Maynard Fire Department Centennial Muster, dated June 27, 1971.

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Two dark blue felt banners with the words Maynard Centennial June 26 to July 4, 1971 imprinted on top.

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Two metal line cuts from which the Centennial emblem was reproduced.

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Red and white "Shavers Permit" badge to be worn by the men in Maynard who volunteered not to shave until the Centennial Parade.

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A purple, clip-on, bow tie with the words Maynard Centennial 1871-1971 imprinted.

NOTE: The color of the ties likely has changed over the years. The ties were originally blue and white, the official town colors. It seems unlikely that some…

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A black key case with the words 'Maynard Centennial 1871-1971 engraved on the inside.

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Two black calendar books for planning activities. On the cover is imprinted the words 'Maynard, Mass., Centennial, 1871-1971.

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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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A rubber stamp with the name Maynard Centennial Committee imprinted.

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A ticket to the Maynard High School Alumni Association Banquet on June 30, 1971. It was held at Alphonse's Powder Mill Restaurant.

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Four cream and black badge for Brothers of the Brush worn during the Maynard Centennial.

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The event was held at St. Bridget's School Hall.

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A ticket to one of the many events that occured at the time of Maynard's Centennial.

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A letter from the Lowell Sun's Metro Editor, Peter Gluckler, regarding the medal line cuts for the Centennial Emblem. It is dated July 1, 1971.

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Seven (7) white and blue Centennial Cups.