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Letter of Recommendation for Alfred Torppa
"That the farmer's son Alfred Heikki's son Torppa here in Upper Veteli has castrated my Stallion with good results which I now attest
In Veteli, December 23, 1904 Antti Torppa, a landowener in Veteli"
In Veteli, December 23, 1904 Antti Torppa, a landowener in Veteli"
Letter of Recommendation for Alfred Torppa
"By chance my two horses came down with such a perilous case of throat infection that the veterinarian Dr. Miller in Kokkala frightened me that it was an extremely severe disease. I had recourse to the services of Alfred Torppa, a folk medicine…
Letter of Recommendation for Alfred Torppa
" I attest that on October 25, 1899 Alfred Torppa, an animal surgeon, operated on my year and a half old Stallion colt and that operation succeeded very well. By request, I thus testify in Perho, on January 12, 1900.
Antti Sahipakka, a young land…
Antti Sahipakka, a young land…
Letter of Recommendation for Alfred Torppa
" That animal surgeon, Alfred Torppa, from Veteli has several times with good results taken care om my horses and cattle, which by request I now attest.
In Perho, December 19, 1904 H. F. Karki"
In Perho, December 19, 1904 H. F. Karki"
Letter of Recommendation for Alfred Torppa
" Alfred Heikki's son Torppa, here in Kaustinen has castrated my colts during several years and all have recovered well. Also other diseases in both my horses and my cattle were cured through his medicine and good care to which I now…
Set of Three Burling Irons
Three burling irons used in the old burling room of the Assabet Mills. Two were used by Miss Eleanor Sheridan. A third was donated by Mr. Havelock Schnair. Burling irons were used to pick knots and burrs from the cloth.
Carnival Poster - ca1960's
The carnival came annually to Crowe Park, sponsored by the American Legion.
Carnival Poster - ca1970's
The outdoor poster advertised the annual carnival held at Crowe Park, sponsored by the American Legion
WAVM Belt Buckle
A belt buckle with the a tiger picture and the following words on it: "MHS AV CLUB, W.A.V.M. , 91.7 FM".
Vintage Capital Lighter
A brass table lighter, base is missing. The lighter was found in 1966 at the site of the Puffer Homestead on Puffer Road, now part of the Assabet Wildlife Sanctuary.
WW II Army Jacket
A green World War II Army jacket with the name of Schnair imprinted on the collar. Mr. Peter Schnair was a resident of Maynard, MA.
Selective Service Notice
A sign with instructions to registrants for Selective Service. (Form DSS 35)
Uncle Sam Poster: I Want YOU for the U.S. Army
U.S. Army Recruiting Station poster with "Uncle Sam" saying "I want YOU for the U.S. Army"
War Bond Posters
World War II
A collection of posters sent to Maynard Selective Service or Post Office encouraging the purchasing of bonds to finance the war.
Underwood Standard Typewriter
A black Underwood Standard Typewriter, Model 5, introduced in 1899. It became the ubiquitous office machine for another thirty years, and its sales led Underwood to dominate the market. The Model 5 became the modern standard of how a typewriter…
Paul's Food Shoppe, Inc.
Two paper bags with Paul's Food Shoppe, Inc. logo, 51 Main St., Maynard, Mass.
Maynard Weavers
...the story of the...
United Co-operative Society of Maynard
Two copies of a detailed history of the Maynard Cooperative Society (Kaleva Cooperative Association) from its inception in 1906 through 1940. Published in 1941 and written by Frank Aaltonen.
(Note: One copy was unbound for conservation and…
(Note: One copy was unbound for conservation and…
Fuel Rationing Coupons - 1944-45
Three World War II rationing coupons for home fuel oil and gasoline, dated 1944 and 1945. They are issued in the name of Warren A. Twombly, 13 Main St. and 71 Summer St., Maynard, Mass. These were issued by the #193 Rationing Board, Maynard.