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mhs-2019.189.pdf
For the occasion of the town's coming 100th anniversary in 1971, a look back on how the 50th anniversary was celebrated in 1921.

mhs-2019.188.pdf
A review of the Irish community's arrival and impact on the Town of Maynard.

mhs-2019.186.pdf
Prior to its incorporation in 1871 the Town of Maynard was known as the village of Assabet, after the river that flows through it. At the time of incorporation the name "Maynard" was chosen to honor Amory Maynard, whose mill was the primary source…

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Wooden crates used to transport the beverage bottles to and from the plant on Glendale Street.

The Maydale Bottling Company was established in 1899. At one time delivered throughout New England. The company was originally located at Florida Rd…

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___? Steele was the owner and a member of the Maynard Historical Society.

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A wood crate that looks like it may have held produce.

mhs-2019.185.pdf
A chronology of the former Alms House / Poor Farm which was located at 206-209 Great Road (the large white house across from Alumni Field / 2020)

mhs-2019.184.pdf
A summary of the A.O.H. society in Maynard.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians is America’s oldest Irish Catholic Fraternal Organization, founded in 1836, was formed to promote "the advancement of the principles of Irish Nationality." The AOH…

mhs-2019.183.pdf
A short history on the origins and milestones of the Band Parents Club.

mhs-2019.182.pdf
A historical account of the, somewhat curiously named "All American Club", which was started to continue interest in Finnish culture.

mhs-2019.181.pdf
A historical review of all manner of sports and games in Maynard

mhs-2019.180.pdf
A History of Magdalene Chapter, No 28, Order of the Eastern Star from 1890 - 1969. Order of the Eastern Star is a associate organization of Freemasons.

A history of the chapter along with lists of first officers, current (1969) members.

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One quart bottles from the dairy when Erikson's sold milk. As of 2020 continues making and selling ice cream.

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Two milk invoices for M. Rubin from Erikson's.

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A collection of poems owned by Amy C. Taylor Litchfield and Fred W. Taylor. Amy was 14 r yrs of age and Fred was 8 yrs of age when the book was published in 1878. A sample poem is shown as an example of the content.

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mhs-2019.179.pdf
After the Civil War the Grand Army of the Republic was organized in 1866 with the purpose of maintaining comradeship and fraternity among its members; perpetuating the memory of their deeds; and aiding needy soldiers, their widows and orphans. In…

mhs-2019.178.pdf
A short review on the Assabet River, the origins and variations of its name, and how it was intertwined in Maynard's early history.

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The figures were sold in pairs to benefit the Maynard Historical Society,

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Used by the Sheridan Family at 7 Lindberg Ave., during the bicentennial, 1975 - 1976.

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