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The photo shows the mill and the Mill Street bridge that spans the Assabet River. This was a combined grist, saw and cider mill run by Asa Smith. It was also known as Jewell's Mill and became the place to hear the news or local gossip. Spindles and…

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File contains histories, incorporation notices, newspaper clippings and miscellaneous information relative to the mill, dam and bridge.

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First three photos are of the Powder Mills building surrounded by water from the flooded Assabet River.
The fourth photo is the Assabet River at the rear of the Middlesex Laundry near the Paper Mill (Waltham Street) Bridge. The last photo is the…

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Three photos with a view of the Powder Mills. Two photos with Walter Larkin at the Powder Mills.

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The picture on the left was taken from Pine Hill on the north side of the Assabet River. A copy from a postcard. All the land along the river was considered good farm land.

The picture on the right is a house of the village, now 106 Powder Mill…

Microfilm archive (1 roll) of the Stow Weekly Sun newspaper for the Mar 16, 1932 and Apr 27, 1932 issues.

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Microfilm archive (2 rolls) of the Bedford Enterprise newspaper.
Roll 1 spans issues from 1915-1927
Roll 2 spans issues from 1931-1937

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Microfilm archive (2 rolls) of the Acton Enterprise newspaper.
Roll 1 spans issues from 1915-1927
Roll 2 spans issues from 1931-1937

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Microfilm archive (2 rolls) of the Sudbury Enterprise newspaper.
Roll 1 spans issues from 1915-1927
Roll 2 spans issues from 1931-1937

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Microfilm archive (14 rolls) of the Maynard Enterprise newspaper issues from Jan 13, 1915 - Dec 31, 1959
Note: many years missing, e.g., no 1922-1930

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Microfilm archive (15 rolls) of The Maynard News spanning issues from June 2, 1899 - September 9, 1943.
Note: not all years are present (e.g., no 1908).

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A certificate given to William Salo in recognition for his contributions "by effort and efficiency while an employee of this company in winning the Army-Navy Production Award for Excellence in War Production"

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The "E" or Excellence Award was given to plants for outstanding contribution to the war effort. About 5% of the plants in existence during WWII received the award.

Master of Ceremonies: Harold J. Morgan
Greetings of the Community: George A.…

The file contains various histories and papers related to the origin and operation of the Mills. It also contains newspaper clippings of the explosions that occurred over the years.

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Standing: William McGarry, Jack Carey
Seated: Lee Donahue

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1st photo: Smokeless Powder Mill - 1910 Jack Punch
2nd photo: Black Powder Mill - 1913 William McGarry

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The Powder Mills owned over 400 acres with the various mills separated on the property for safety reasons.

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Thirteen booklets containing explanations, practice calculations and examinations questions on topics that involve the processing of raw wool to a finish fabric.
The photo is a sample cover of the courses. This Ply Weave course comes complete with…