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Two raffle tickets to win a Commemorative Medal during the Centennial of Maynard, 1971. The tickets were to be deposited in the Maynard Centennial Country Store, 46 Nason St., Maynard.

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Two Maynard Historical Society Membership Cards issued for the Maynard Centennial Celebration, 1971.

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

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Auctioneer Mary Thomas offers an item for bid at the Centennial
Belles sponsored Penny Auction held at Maynard’s Elks Hall.

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(Question: Elks Hall or VFW?)

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A black and white photo of Centennial meeting participants. (l-r) Ellen Duggan, Maria Eneguess, Will Dodd (Selectman), Ray Sheridan (Chairman), Howard Boeske (Selectman), Emil Genest, Mary Kurowski, Tom Cocco, Vera Leithead.

Tickets to the…

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A black and white photo of the Brothers of the Brush "Burying the Razor", during the Centennial year.

In the center: Ed Beals (Judge in top hat).

This took place on January 1, 1971 in Memorial Park near the corner of Nason St. and Summer St.

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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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Three porcelain plates created for Maynard's centennial celebration in 1971. The 9.25 inch diameter plates are imprinted with the Maynard Centennial Medal logo, as well as images of Maynard landmarks - Old Brick School, First Town Hall, First Fire…

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Centennial plate, celebrating the 1971 Maynard Centennial. The plate is cream and blue with a gold edging. Images of Maynard landmarks are imprinted on the inner section of the plate.

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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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At a "Brothers of the Brush" meeting, Hazel Genest (of the Centennial Belles) showed up to draw the raffle ticket from a hat held by Bill Robinson.

Note Bill Robinson's attire includes the Centennial Tie, his "Centennial Sheriff" badge, and his…

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Two plastic, foldable rain hats with red carrier. It has "Maynard Centennial, 1871-1971" imprinted on the cover of the carrier.

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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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A comprehensive scrapbook of the events leading up to the 100th Anniversary of the incorporation of Maynard. Most of the scrapbook are newspaper clippings from the Assabet Beacon but also includes artifacts such as tickets.

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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 Maynard Centennial Sheriff Badge which was found in the Maynard Centennial Time Capsule, buried in 1971 and opened in 2021. The badge is made of metal and is black with gold colored tips.

During the run-up to the Centennial celebration the men's…

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Seven 3.5 x 3.5 inch Centennial souvenir ashtrays, which are imprinted with the Maynard Centennial Medal logo.

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Souvenir lighter created for Maynard's Centennial Celebration, 1871-1971. Includes both lighter and box (Wind Proof Lighter).

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Three 6.5-inch nail file souvenirs created to celebrate Maynard's Centennial, 1871-1971.