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Scrapbooks of calling cards and decorative cards were the fad in the 1880's to 1890's. This scrapbook was donated by Rose E. Kelly. Her many friends gave her their calling card and she in turn saved them in an album.

Samples of pages of calling…

Paper bags used by the stores at the time of Maynard's Centennial.

A collection of five weekly newspapers that featured the Maynard Centennial.

A supplement to the Assabet Valley Beacon newspaper at the time of Maynard's Centennial, 1971. The paper reviews the history of the town, including photos and a list of events.

The postcard was sent to Louise Binns, Maynard.
The buildings is a Springfield, MA. structure.

The woolen material that was used to make this coat was woven at the Assabet Mills, American Woolen Company, Maynard.

Sixty-three pictures of postcards relating to Maynard.

The Guest Book for the final open house at the Roosevelt School, Nason Street, Maynard, MA. It is dated June 10, 1988, 3-7:00 PM. The Program included a presentation by Ralph Sheridan from the Maynard Historical Society.

Several autographs are in this book belonging to George Walker. They range from 1876 to 1878.

A red autograph book belonging to Lillie McGoun of 11 Elmwood Street, Maynard, MA. Her cousin, Emma Gove, has autographed it.

An account book enumerating the hours of the work dedicated to W. V. Siswick's plumbing business. The dates are from January 8, 1907 to March 27, 1907.

It is noted his business was succeeded by B. F. Townsend.

An autograph Book belonging to R. P. Denniston of Maynard, MA. The autographs date from 1880 to 1883.

Autographs include: Petersen, Grant, Edwards, Denniston, Hartman, Phillips, Worsnip, Samuel Lawton, Hancock, Bourne, McQueeny, Simms, Lockwood,…

A compilation of Maynard businesses that were granted relative licenses to operate. The categories of licenses were: Alcohol; Automotive; Amusements; Lodging Houses; Lord's Day Ice Cream; Junk Dealers; and, Theater.

Alcohol Licenses were for…

The Musical Gem is a book of music published in 1832 by Mori and Lavenenu. It was edited by N. Mori and W. Ball. It is comprised of music sheets and brief histories of individuals involved in the music business in the United Kingdom, ca 1832. The…

File contains newspaper articles and odd documents pertaining to MCC before it was acquired by the Town of Maynard.

A menu with a brief history of the Fine Arts Theater on Summer St. The cafe was established and operated by Julia and Terry Vaughn in the early 1980's in the space next to the movie theater.

The bandstand was built in the 1930's by the WPA at Crowe Park. The Green Meadow School can be seen in the background. The bandstand was taken down in the 1990's, deemed unsafe.

A record of the Board of Health meetings in a bound journal. Sample page of July 18, 1910 records a discussion of a positive culture for Scarlet Fever and the reluctance of the patient to be quarantined.

A report describing the restoration of and recommendations of upkeep of the monument. .

Edward Brennan (right) with his first instructor, Eino Nelson (left).
Attached is an article by Roy Helander that appeared in the Finnish newspaper, Raivaaja.