1 20 70 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/7c5afc02e98f345cd44a48f0c9389824.jpg 6fecd4cf454070cb92cedf5d434b68e3 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/87e657a5bc4487637d2c883f60c87b13.jpg 315ca87de9ba70fbe26db11a12d8a996 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Tin; 4"W x 6"H. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Poor. Storage Location in the archive SU6-1 Inside wood box 2023.150. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource American Powder Mills Powder Container Description An account of the resource A red container with the 'Dead Shot' brand of gun powder from the American Powder Mills, Maynard. The F.F.G. label indicates finer granules of powder used mainly in shotguns and larger caliber rifles- "sporting powder". The name A. O. Fay, President of American Powder Mills, is on the back of the powder container. His father, A. G. Fay, was President of the company before him. However, Mr. A.G. Fay died in an explosion at the Mills in 1873. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Americ.an Powder Mills. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.165 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835-1929 American Powder Mills gunpowder powder mills https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/423cf17f7e39ae02277376cad104e964.jpg ac53c3450b7e683ddea127a87bb50250 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/7416e792a9ac3b537cad89ee9938572f.jpg d43b5d4924d67caec74d98e49bf71a61 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/58a9716c0a92c0be85e1975528aa52fa.jpg c6339181f7479f5508006ea66ecce102 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/d1ac7a726bad704d13e59653eb9a92c9.jpg f7d3d6cfd1f5b3597d818115278eda63 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/a8a64cff5a7e9d6a659ce71e2b1412fc.jpg 1235508d68d745c23b64cc3ce61e6078 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Brass; Special is 8"D; 25lbs is 5" x 7"; 20lbs is 2.5" x 5.5"; D S is 3" x 6.5"; American Powder Mills is 3.5" x 10.5". Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Fair. Storage Location in the archive AB100 SU5-3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Collection of American Powder Mills Stencils Description An account of the resource Five stencils used to mark cases and bundles at the American Powder Mills. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Larry Stimpson. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.243 1999.243a-d American Powder Mills stencil Stimpson https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/e394ae5bc42e9ff697aeefb51c4d5c51.jpg b8c19a7cf176a0e4b43bb7adec9ae43d https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/cf50dab20d15da670165e77df751347b.jpg a48cca1990be2c88d0e83990e080acb4 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/d9ce71545339f1c51b5b755e156a8110.jpg 8f5e3d03d30a458d30002d35f3b67b5a https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/118c99175af8f5083f36908cf87f7648.jpg d731a01393cda9a699d3cdd10c14e09c https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/3f03e67fc118b8ba21c3c43d8b127d97.jpg 8ded44e7c672a8bfe1491e221c81583e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Wood; 18"L x 8"H x 12"D. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Poor. Storage Location in the archive SU6-1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource American Cyanamid & Chemical Corp. Box Description An account of the resource An American Cyanamid & Chemical Corp., American Powder Division, Maynard, Mass. large box. It contained ditching dynamite. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource American Cyanamid & Chemical Corp., American Powder Division. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929-1940 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.151 American Cyanamid American Powder Mills dynamite explosives https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/9215ff3defdec1118cc60aff076d91e0.jpg dc26d4bb744bfa7734f255589fc4aabf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Wood; 7" x 18". Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Good. Storage Location in the archive AB100 SU5-3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.1623 Title A name given to the resource American Cyanamid & Chemical Corp. Box Panel Description An account of the resource A piece of a wooden box with the label "American Cyanamid and Chemical Corp. - American Powder Division - Maynard, Mass, U.S.A." Mr. & Mrs. Worsley Fardy were traveling in New Hampshire and saw this piece of a box at a flea market. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929-1940 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mr. & Mrs. Worsley Fardy. box Fardy powder mills https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/68b3cc8ef66b4a97803e099e8115d8da.jpg e7e1e5eaa360d495a5a46a93acaa4be4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Metal; 6"H x 4"W x 1.5"D. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Poor. Storage Location in the archive AB105 SU6-1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Powder Can Description An account of the resource A red can which held gun powder from the American Powder Mills. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource American Powder Mills. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dr. Raymond Hooper. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2022.532 American Powder Mills can Hooper powder mills https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/20daad074fed36385f7408f116bc0df3.jpg e3769bb69f2c2113138d596b447105a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Tin, 7"H. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Fair. Storage Location in the archive AB101 SU5-2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Powder Can Description An account of the resource A can used to hold powder manufactured at the American Powder Mills, Maynard. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dr. Raymond E. Hooper. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.1117 American Powder Mills Dr. Raymond E. Hooper powder mills https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/2535c67f36bc6ec39d0c2732bc182657.jpg 5728f176cbdd74ea8115fcea4e123fdc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Tin; 15" x 18". Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Fair. Storage Location in the archive AB100 SU5-3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dead Shot Powder Advertising Sign Description An account of the resource An advertising sign for the Powder Mills "Dead Shot Powder" product. This powder was manufactured by the American Powder Company at it's mills in Acton and Maynard. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mrs. Raymond Hooper. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2022.492 advertising American Powder Mills dead shot powder mills sign https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/6e4675bda4fe750c38f924631fba5f0f.jpg 8f0db354eb9631c3c6138bd24f99c92e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper, 11 x 16 ins. Storage Location in the archive FF5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource American Powder Mill Insurance Map - 1916 Acton, Mass. Description An account of the resource Map shows the function of the various structures used in the manufacturing of gun powder. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2022.430 American Powder Mills gunpowder map powder mills https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/83007ce5a5d7868079e128abae6aa188.jpg e0a33eddb8319c741858dd6e8e21e30b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Cloth 19 x 34 ins Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Fair Storage Location in the archive AB22 SU3-3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Red Flag - DANGER Description An account of the resource Used at the American Powder Mills to warn danger of explosives. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource William Salo Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.1411 American Powder Mills flag powder mills https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/488f69ec0667777c97781242c9cd2672.jpg 3aee35ed888d1a22d72e9cfcf29f4365 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper, 7 x 9 ins. Storage Location in the archive VF98 Clark Folder SU21-3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Army - Navy E Award Charles Clark Description An account of the resource A certificate given to Charles Clark in recognition for his contributions "by effort and efficiency while an employee of this company in winning the Army-Navy Production Award for Excellence in War Production" Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-04-16 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Wilbur Clark Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.1759 Army-Navy E Award award powder mills World War II WWII https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/889b89f2cc3313de978ee592fee4fbdb.jpg d7f54afd730dc0c97d9b829aae7fb793 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Brass, 3 ins. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Good Storage Location in the archive AB71 SU1-1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paper Mill Key Description An account of the resource The paper mill was in operation from 1820 to the early 1880's located at what is now the corner of Waltham St. and Parker St. The Parker family owned and operated the mill for many years. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca 1880 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ruth Wilson Colombo from the estate of Paul Wilson Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.629 key key ring Paper Mill https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/f8d102e112059d9555e8454dc83da04f.jpg d08e137fd433813296ab6b1a2f17a1d4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Metal, 3 ins. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Fair Storage Location in the archive AB71 SU1-1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Door Key Description An account of the resource Old type key formerly used at the American Powder Mill. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca 1900 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Raymond E. Hooper Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.41 American Powder Mills key powder mills https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/705a21b1f0fb266e447fd5c225e439ea.jpg 8e1f57a34232511bc14de81e1455e133 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper, 5 1/2 in. diameter Storage Location in the archive VF50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cartridge Powder Label American Powder Mills Description An account of the resource A paper label used to identify rifle cartridge shell powder kegs. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Henry T. Hanson Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.526 American Powder Mills cartridge gunpowder label powder mills rifle shell https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/72f88a86aa0ec0c304345a637577d95b.jpg babb17cb37cec31f2916fe607740ee05 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/aee81df8c3a0b39e543f85ff0126fe27.jpg a100f4fbc24277f1abdde03ff4b0b1a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. Two 3 x 3 in. prints mounted on card stock. Storage Location in the archive PB58 SU18-4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Two Views of the Paper Mill Dam - 1898 Description An account of the resource The second photo has a note pointing out the Music Hall (or the Rink) on Main Street. The woolen mill smoke stack is seen upstream of the Assabet River. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019.462 2019.463 dam Paper Mill Paper Mill Dam waterfall https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/5497b5761fb6ef12257498e740a9f9a3.jpg ea70ce954bf563d9fb5b10e30a6fded0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 20 x 26 in. poster board Storage Location in the archive FF14 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Wild Duck" Painting Description An account of the resource This picture was used for advertising "Dead Shot Powder", manufactured at the American Powder Mills. The print hung for many years in the office of the American Powder Mills. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Geo. H. Walker & Co. Boston Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donated by Dr. Raymond E. Hooper Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.1118 American Powder Mills dead shot powder mills https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/16abbf4ac0f5c5161ee1424d69b2a16f.jpg 09ffc10ea398ef9b1cba792491124d5b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This is a stereograph designed for the Holmes/American stereoscope. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 3x7 inches Storage Location in the archive PB63 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paper Mill Dam Stereograph Description An account of the resource A stereograph of the Paper Mill Dam. The photograph is facing upstream of the Assabet River (west), with Assabet Mills in the distance. This dam was used to harness water power to run the mill. Water that was used in the creation of paper was taken from a brook that originates near Glenwood Cemetery. (The brook water is now piped to the river, near Elks Club, Powdermill Road) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1872 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Frank W. Alto Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.346 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stereographic card. The original image is quite faded. The digital image has been processed to increase contrast. Assabet River dam Paper Mill Paper Mill Dam river stereo stereo card stereograph https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/c946c26a351f556a1b31eace89864e43.jpg 01b40251acfee9779debf8d1b4bdb9a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data This is a stereograph designed for the Holmes/American stereoscope. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 3x7 inches Storage Location in the archive PB63 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paper Mill Stereograph Description An account of the resource Stereograph showing the Paper Mill near the junction of Summer and Parker Streets. The mill was destroyed by fire in 1894. The chimney was taken down in 1914. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca 1872 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Frank W. Alto Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.345 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stereographic card. The original image is quite faded. The digital image has been processed to increase contrast. Paper Mill stereo stereo card stereograph https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/2e2a77a6dc2d463a83fe9a5157b9752b.jpg b8b5d385b55127cade65ffa4486af697 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 4 x 5 in. Storage Location in the archive PB15 SU18-2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource American Powder Mill - Corning Mill Description An account of the resource The corning mill is where the final product was ground into a suitable size for use as gun powder. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2014.4 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donated by W. Hanson American Powder Mills powder mills https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/e4c691a17f884dc5ae55f5092d5fe9c3.jpg 2808946b8cf74d91ded2692e8ca8a73c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo prints Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 4 x 4 in.; two copies Storage Location in the archive PB15 SU18-2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource American Powder Mill - Wheel Mill Description An account of the resource This photo was taken during the dismantling of the wheel mill. Each of the wheels weighed 7 tons. The cross shaft and crown gear weighted 3 tons making a total of 17 tons. The large crown gear had wooden teeth to avoid the friction or sparking of metal to metal, a common cause of the many explosions that occurred in the various mill buildings. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2014.2 2014.3 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donated by W. Hanson American Powder Mills powder mills https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/ecbc3fde28893e20f210575bc068faa3.jpg 9777d5e93c6df4b7df4ae0e9da158684 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Powder Mills, Paper Mill and Jewell Mill Description An account of the resource Items from the American Powder Mills (which operated under other names such as American Cyanamid). The mills spanned the towns of Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Sudbury and were a source of black powder (used for guns, blasting, etc.) The mills were the site of several large explosions over their operating lifetimes. Information relative to the Paper Mill and Jewel mills that operated in Maynard in the 1800 hundreds. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo Print, Copy of Original. Storage Location in the archive PB35 SU18-3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paper Mill Dam Description An account of the resource A picture of the paper mill dam shows the dam located south of where the Assabet River runs under the Paper mill Bridge, Both the dam and the bridge were washed out in November 1927. The bridge was replaced. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2013.301 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1927 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 7 x 5 inches. 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