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Ken Olsen in front of newly installed digital sign in front of the mill.

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A black and white photo of Kenneth H. Olsen. Mr. Olsen was the Founder of Digital Equipment Corporation in 1957. He served as President until his retirement in October 1992. Under his direction he grew the company from three employees in 8,500 square…

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A presentation by the Maynard Historical Commission to Mr. Olsen for his efforts in the Mill Clock restoration and continuing historic preservation of the mill.
Commission Members: Ralph H. Sheridan, Winnifred G. Hearon, Joseph E. Boothroyd,…

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This kerosene can was used by Mr. Charles Ryan, watchman at the Walnut Street Gate of the Assabet Mills, to refill his lantern.

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The can was used to hold kerosene to fill lamps, in the days before electric lights.

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This kerosene lantern was used by Charles Ryan, Sr. while watchman at the Walnut Street Gate of the Assabet Mills. It was carried by Mr. Ryan when making his hourly rounds through the mills.

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Five (red, blue, green, white, yellow) advertising key holders for the pharmacy.

In 1906 Frank Fearns opened a pharmacy in the New Fowler Bldg. on Main Street. In the 1920's the business was purchased by Alfred Minahan and a few years later by…

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Ledgard Realty operated for many years in the second half of the 1900's.

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A MAAC key ring with return info for lost keys.

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A keychain mememto souvenir given out at the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1938.

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A black and white photo of the Keystone Bowling Champs of 1941-42. Included in the photo are: C. Cullinane, J. Kytola, C. Robbins, Conrad Mayberry, Capt. E. Peterson, and Eino Nyholm.

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Possibly at a Memorial Day or Veterans' Day event. Officer is Edward Byrnes.

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Marty's Taxi Service provided the transportation of this group of youngsters to Camp Sewataro on Mossman road (off Rt.117 in Sudbury). Marty Gruber is shown in the photo on the steps leading into the Bus.

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A silver trophy for the 1500 m. Viestiin awarded Kesak (June) 28, 29, 1930.

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Kindergarten was held during WWII to allow the parents to work in the mill.

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A packet with 13 double edged safety blades.

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A photo of Eino Nyholm standing on the Main Street bridge with the King Square Diner (123 Main St.) seen in the background. The second photo is Eino's dog inside the diner.

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Two black and white photos of the Main Street bridge with a rare snapshot of the King Square Diner (123 Main Street). The first photo was taken in August 1956. Also included are newspaper clippings showing ownership changes.

The second photo…

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Book was the property of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Maynard, Massachusetts.