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  • Collection: Centennial

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While attending the Brothers of the Brush Dance, Edward "Jake" Mason and Valentine, a 16 month old ram and mascot for the Milltowners "chapter" of the Brothers have their portrait taken.

Both show off the distinctive "Brothers of the Brush" tie…

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The MILLTOWNERS were a male vocal group that performed at the time of the Centennial. They wore this patch on a their vest as part of the costume.

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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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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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Two music albums issued during the Centennial of 1971. Featured Maynard Community Band, MHS Boys and Girls Glee Clubs, MHS Band, Maynard Community Chorus, and the Boiler Room Boys. Alex DeGrappo (Director), William Parenteau (Composer), Charles…

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One hundred 1971 Lincoln pennies, in two rolls of 50 each, collected by Mrs. Robert Duggan during the Centennial Year.

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Charles Sokolowski is paying the fine.
Ed Beals as the Judge.

The "court" was held multiple times during the run-up to the Centennial by the Brothers of the Brush.

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A meeting of the Maynard Country Club Charter of the Centennial Belles held at Town Hall.

(Contact us with any identifications)

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Commemorative hair cover folded into a plastic case.

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Unopened pack of cards as a souvenir of the Centennial.

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The poster advertised the best beard and mustache contest grown at the time of the Town's centennial.

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Rev. Thomas Edwards delivers the invocation at Maynard Centennial Committee Day held in the Maynard High School auditorium.

From the left: Fr. DuFou.r, William Bennett, Rev. Thomas Edwards.

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Used as an enforcer by the Sheriff, Mary Ellen Piantidosi.

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A sample of the Centennial letterhead and envelope used during the Centennial Year 1971 in Maynard, MA. The samples were found in the Centennial Time Capsule from 1971. The Capsule was opened in 2021.

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The Massachusetts Selectmen Magazine contains a story about the Maynard Centennial Celebration. The article was written by Miss Elizabeth M. Schnair, member of the Centennial Committee. The magazine was buried in the 1971 Maynard Time Capsule and…

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The scrapbook of the Mavericks, a chapter of the Maynard Brothers of the Brush that organized activities at the time of the towns centennial (1871-1971). The book contains newspaper articles and photographs.

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A black and white photo of The Mavericks/Brothers of the Brush, taken during the Maynard Centennial in 1971. This photo was found in the Maynard Time Capsule buried in 1971, and opened in 2021.

Row 1:
John Armour, Clayton Wardwell, Paul…

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A color photo of Virginia Weckstrom, Pianist. Virginia played the piano at "A Concert", an event sponsored by the Maynard Centennial Committee on June 27, 1971. Virginia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Weckstrom. Virgina received her Master of…