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Farm Ballads - 1878
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.
Centennial Monograph: Henry Wilson Post #86, G.A.R.
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…
Centennial Monograph: The Assabet River
A short review on the Assabet River, the origins and variations of its name, and how it was intertwined in Maynard's early history.
Redcoat and Minuteman Lead Figures - 2004
The figures were sold in pairs to benefit the Maynard Historical Society,
Bennington Flag
Used by the Sheridan Family at 7 Lindberg Ave., during the bicentennial, 1975 - 1976.
Mill Street Bridge, Winter 1939
View looking toward Summer Hill Road The bridge was rebuilt as a W.P.A project.
Assabet Mill and Mill Pond
View across the pond of the mill with two chimneys visible.
Chimney on left taken down in mid-1950's.
The RR Station can be seen on the left in the top photo.
Chimney on left taken down in mid-1950's.
The RR Station can be seen on the left in the top photo.
Centennial Monograph: The Battle of the Bottle
An account of the turbulent interplay of alcohol, the Temperance movement and Prohibition in Maynard.
Centennial Monograph: Finnish Workers' Federation Club
A short history of the Finnish Workers' Federation Club.
Removal of the Mission Evangelical Church Bell (aka Curfew Bell)
A series of photographs documenting the removal of the bell from the belfry of the Mission Evangelical Congregational Church. This bell was donated to the then Finnish Congregational Church in 1935 by the Mill, where it was used as a 9pm "curfew…
Maynard High School Reunion - Class of 1961
The Maynard High School Class of 1961 celebrated its 58th reunion on June 21, 2019 at the Blue Coyote Restaurant in Maynard. Â As usual, a large number of old friends met up to reminisce and catch up at this "˜mini reunion'. Â Several others stay…
William E. Duckworth
Official Police Pass
A photo of an Official Police Pass for War Emergencies issued to William Duckworth by Police Chief Henry Piecewicz.
St. George's Episcopal Church - ca1950
A pen and ink drawing of the church mounted on a wood block to be hung on a wall.