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  • Collection: Centennial

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Bill Baron and Joe Dineen prepare to raise the Stars and Stripes along with Maynard Centennial flags at Town Hall as part of the kick off activities for Centennial Week. Both veterans would be the Grand Marshals of the July 4th parade.

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Joe Dineen (#1) and Bill Baron (#2) were selected to start the Centennial Week celebration by raising the American and Maynard Centennial flags at Town Hall. Both veterans would be the Grand Marshals of the July 4th parade. Bill Bennett (#3).

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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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A Maynard Centennial Commemorative Medal with mailing envelope was found in the Maynard Centennial Time Capsule. The Capsule was buried in 1971 and opened in 2021. The envelope and medal were donated by Joseph Boothroyd.

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A scene from the Maynard Dramatic Club's presentation of the play "The Armored Dove" . The two performances were sponsored by The Centennial Belles and The Brothers of the Brush.

(Contact us with cast/character identifications, see list…

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The Maynard Women's Club pamphlet describes in brief its history, past residents, meeting dates, etc. It was presented to Ralph Sheridan after a speaking engagement at the Club, February 1971.

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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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Unidentified people selling chances to win Centennial Medal #9 at the New Year's Eve party sponsored by the Centennial Belles and the Brothers of the Brush.

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(The winner of the raffle was Walter Sokolowski)

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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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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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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 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.

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John Armour, Clayton Wardwell, Paul…

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

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