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Moth Department - ca 1912
Town of Maynard
By the early 1900's Maynard and surrounding towns were infested with both the gypsy moth and brown-tailed moth. These invasive insects destroyed many species of hardwood trees. The town instituted a spraying program in attempt to control the…
US Postal Staff at Maynard - 1913
The post office was located at the Walnut Street end of the Masonic Building, (on the lower right side), at 100 Main St.
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May (Ledgard) Schnair, James B. Farrell, Timothy B. Moynihan, Christopher Wilson, Stanley Rice, Arthur E. Walker…
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May (Ledgard) Schnair, James B. Farrell, Timothy B. Moynihan, Christopher Wilson, Stanley Rice, Arthur E. Walker…
Michael Zapareski police chief
Michael graduated from Maynard High School in 1930. First photo shows him when he was Police Chief, second later in life.
Early Automobile in Maynard - ca. 1910
Dr. Frank U. Rich and his daughter, Gertrude, are seen driving one of the first automobile owned by a Maynard resident.
Maynard Overseas Committee
World War One
A greeting card evidently placed in a gift package sent to the Maynard soldiers during the war.
American Powder Mill - Corning Mill
The corning mill is where the final product was ground into a suitable size for use as gun powder.
American Powder Mill - Wheel Mill
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…
A Centennial Flag
The Centennial Flag was presented to the Centennial Committee by the Brothers of the Brush at the opening ceremony, April 19, 1971. It was flown from the staff at the Town Hall Building until July 5th.
Summer Hill Lodge #135 A.O.U.W. Banner
Banner of the Ancient Order of the United Workmen, instituted in Darling's Block, January 25, 1892. They disbanded in the late 1920's. It was a fraternal beneficial society.
Textile Workers Union Banner - 1903
A Banner for the Textile Workers Union #771, Maynard, displayed on a wooden rod.
Mule Spinners Union Banner - 1912
Local No. 787, United Textile Workers of America was a branch of the local unions at the American Woolen Company. This banner was in the possession of Joseph A. White, an active member for years of the Union.
A Collection of Doll's Clothing, a Pair of Old Baby Shoes, and Miscellaneous Baby Doll Items
The articles include: 2 muslin dresses for a doll, 2 blankets, 2 shirts, 1 hat, 1 pair of light blue shoes, 1 pair of long stockings, and 2 wraps, from the late nineteenth century.
Child's Purse with Handkerchief & Birthday Party Invitation
A black child's purse from the late nineteenth century containing a child's handkerchief and birthday party invitation. The invitation is for a birthday party for Marcella Sullivan and is addressed to Cora Edwards. The party is for May 20th, at 3:30.
Four Maynard High School Cheerleader Uniforms with Pom Pom
Four orange-colored Maynard High School cheerleader uniforms and pom poms.
Two Maynard Serv-U-Shop Hat Boxes & NY Hat Box
Two identical Serv-U-Shop hat boxes, black & white. One hat box with NY logos decorating the outside.
Two Piece Dark Blue Dress & Top - c. 1900
Late eighteenth, early nineteenth century satin formal dress. Hand crafted for special occasions.
Late Nineteenth/Early Twentieth Century Children's Muslin Clothing - Textile.
A collection of late nineteenth/early twentieth century muslin children's clothing. The collection includes young muslin children's dresses, muslin camisole, and muslin hat.
Maynard Country Club Centennial Belles Scrapbook - 1971
A scrapbook of photos, notices, lists, agendas etc... put together at the time of the Town of Maynard's Centennial by the women who were associated with the Maynard Country Club.