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  • Collection: Centennial

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Centennial Bowling match at Bob Kelly's Lanes between Mavericks vs Brewers subdivisions of the Brothers of the Brush.

Adam Mancini is in the lower right.

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During a "courtroom" session of the Brothers of the Brush, George Shaw reports on his sentence of a fish he must keep in his possession on him or in his car while in Maynard. His sentence is the result of blocking traffic on Route 2 showing off a…

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Brothers of the Brush enjoy hot dogs and sauerkraut during an "Old Tyme Food at Old Tyme Prices" dance held at the VFW Hall (the first dance sponsored by the Brothers).

(roughly left to right)
Tom Campbell (white shirt)
Bill Robinson (striped…

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Photo taken at a meeting of the Flintlocks subdivision of the Brothers of the Brush. "Sheriff" Bill Robinson talks with fellow brother Paul Boothroyd.

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

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Three blue and white bumper sticker celebrating Maynard's Centennial, June 26-July 4, 1971.

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

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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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At the Centennial Committee Day program Bill Bennett (r) presented George Hatch (l) with Centennial Medal #19 for his daughter Nyomi who was born earlier that day: April 19, 1971

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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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