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  • Collection: Centennial

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Centennial Ties for the Maynard Centennial are modeled by the Milltowners of the “Brothers of the Brush,” during an open house at Town Hall.

(left to right):
Bill Robinson, Paul Murphy, Bob Tobin, Francis Alving.

The ties, which reflect the…

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These are "autograph" cards filled out by 332 students attending the Maynard Public Schools containing their name, grade, and school. The cards will placed in the time capsule which was opened for the Sesquicentennial in April 2021.

At this time…

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A collection of Centennial wooden nickels celebrating Maynard's One Hundredth birthday, dated June 26-July 4, 1971.

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A booklet of "Warrants" used by the Brothers of the Brush during the Maynard Centennial. It was used as a fund raiser.

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Charlie Chaplin (played byTony Rioux) made appearances at the Centennial Belles Bake Sale and the Brothers of the Brush Beer Bust.

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Two sets of first run medals, one side only.

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Two die used to imprint the front and the back of the Centennial Commemorative medals distributed in 1971. Also included are two medals, one silver and one bronze.

During the 2021 Sesquicentennial Year of the founding of Maynard, MA, the Maynard Centennial Time Capsule (buried in 1971) was opened. The contents include but are not limited to the following: two extensive draft documents about the history of…

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Three white ribbons issued by the Maynard Fire Department Centennial Muster, dated June 27, 1971.

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A sign produced during the Maynard Centennial, 1971, indicating a Fireman's Muster. The Muster was held at 1:00 PM in Crowe Park, Sunday, June 27, 1971. This muster sign was found in the Maynard Centennial Time Capsule, which was opened in 2021.

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Grand Marshall Award, granted to the Centennial Squares for their float, July 4, 1971 during Maynard's Centennial celebration.

Centennial Squares: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stevanazzi, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. John L. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vincent, Mr.…

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Grand Marshall Award, granted to the Main Charter Belles for their float, July 4, 1971 during Maynard's Centennial celebration.

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The musical was sponsored by the Maynard Centennial Committee with the help of the Calico Belles; presented at the Maynard High School Auditorium.

Participants: l to r
Front Row (17): Anna Wilson, Ellen Shaw, Ed Reed, David Westlake, Theresa…

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During the 1971 Centennial, a group of men in Maynard grew facial hair and where known as the Brothers of the Brush. The Mavericks where a subgroup of the Brothers.

This hat belonged to Tom Sheridan.

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A written account of Jonathan Wright having been born in the Centennial Year, July 13, 1971. On November 29, 1972, he drew the first winner of Bronze Medal at the Youth Night Program. This notice was found in the Maynard Time Capsule of 1971 when…

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Judge Ed Beals hands a penalty to Martin Chartrand. Martin must keep the baby bottle in his possession when in public.

Kangaroo courts were held by the Brothers of the Brush.

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A list of 81 participants in the 1971 Centennial Marathon. The List was found in the 1971 Maynard Centennial Time Capsule. The Capsule was opened in 2021.

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A production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore" had several performances during the Centennial year. Under the direction of Grace Salloway a crew of nearly 50 musical actors and actresses performed the play at the Maynard High School…

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A production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore" had several performances during the Centennial year. Under the direction of Grace Salloway a crew of nearly 50 musical actors and actresses performed the play at the Maynard High School…

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A production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore" had several performances during the Centennial year. Under the direction of Grace Salloway a crew of nearly 50 musical actors and actresses performed the play at the Maynard High School…