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  • Collection: Centennial

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

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A drumbeat accompanies the "Brothers of the Brush" Funeral Procession for the Burying the Razor ("John Dulledge") departing 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…

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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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Seven small ceramic cups created for Maynard's centennial celebration in 1971. The 5.25-inch tall cups are imprinted with the Maynard Centennial Medal logo.

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A large ceramic mug created for Maynard's centennial celebration in 1971. The 5.25-inch tall mug is imprinted with the Maynard Centennial Medal logo.

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Seven (7) white and blue Centennial Cups.

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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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A road block set up by the Flintlocks subdivision of the Brothers of the Brush at the entrance to the Rod & Gun Club parking lot to collect a toll from people attending the wine tasting party.

Driver: Daniel Hnatio
Collector: Thomas Moore,…

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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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Three glass mugs created for Maynard's Centennial celebration in 1971. The 5-inch tall mugs are imprinted with the Maynard Centennial Medal logo.

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Unknown: #1-2; #5 -rear.
3) Virginia Murphy
4) Hazel Genest

Possible location is Marlboro.

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

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

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Two unidentified women (Centennial Belles?) participating in an unknown Centennial event.

(Please contact us with any information: identifications, location, event)

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A gavel used during the Maynard Centennial (1971) by the Main Charter Belles. The inscription reads: "Main Charter Belles, 1871-1971".

An accompanying poem reads: "We hand you this gavel with pleasure and pride; It's your symbol of office when…

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Two paperweights with Centennial medals embedded.

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

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An introductory letter from the Centennial Committee to those interested in purchasing a commemorative medal celebrating the Maynard Centennial.

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Two blue paperweights with embedded Centennial Medals that were awarded by the Grand Marshall of the Parade. This paperweight was an award given to the Main Charter Belles for its float in the Centennial Parade, July 4, 1971.

Names of those who…