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A picture of Ralph Waldo Emerson that hung in the school on Summer Street, Maynard, MA. The school was originally named for Emerson.

A small black leather notebook belonging to Margaret L. Edwards (McAuslin). The notebook has a variety of personal entries written June 1904.

A booklet produced by Defiance Machinery, Defiance, Ohio. It is dated April 8, 1881.

A birthday card produced ca 1930, with accompanying decorative envelope.

A Report of the Investigating Committee regarding the difficulty brewing between Howland Contractors and the Water Works of Maynard/Water Works Commissioners. The Report highlights the politics of the day regarding the laying of water pipes on…

The Third and Fifth Proclamations issued as a call for eligible men to register with the Selective Service by President Roosevelt during the World War II years. The Third Registration Day Proclamation was issued January 5, 1942, to be completed by…

The formal charter issued for the Incorporation of the Polish American Club in Maynard, MA, on October 25, 1948. The document with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Seal was issued on December 17, 1948 by Arthur J. Gassett, Deputy Secretary.

A music sheet for the song The Dream of GI Joe composed by James B. Farrell. James Farrell was a member of the Maynard Historical Society. He was very talented and an accomplished tenor, and took part in shows and concerts at St. Bridget's Church for…

A song published as a supplement to The News on September 4, 1903.

A newspaper printout of the births in Maynard for 1909.

Proclamations on behalf of Selective Service Registration were issued by Gov. L. Saltonstall following President Roosevelt's Proclamations. The Third Registration Day in Massachusetts was set for February 16, 1942, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. The Fifth…

Two Maynard decals promoting the Town of Maynard and the Town of Maynard Public Works Department. The second decal has two copies.

The Certificate of Membership in the Francis Scott Key Association was issued to Charles A. Brown in recognition of his contribution the the purchase and preservation of the Francis Scott Key Historical Home in Washington, DC.

A railroad issued chart of the cents of freight per 100 lbs.

Two sheets listing the Registrars for the Town of Maynard on October 16, 1940. These Registrars attest to the listing of 907 Maynard citizens.

A copy of the original public warrant for the "Act of Incorporation of the Town of Maynard, Mass". This public notice requested all eligible voting citizens to attend a public meeting to be held at 1:00 PM, on April 27, 1871 at Riverside Hall for the…

A list of 64 Registrars for the October 16, 1940 Selective Service Draft enrollment evening held at Maynard High School. The teachers served as Registrars. Frank Sanderson, Town Clerk, and John C. Brayden, Chairman of the Board of Registrars of…

The collection includes the Form for: Oath of Office (for those performing the duties, 13 copies); Checklist for Registrars (5 copies); Check Off List for Chief Registrars (1 copy, 3 pages); and, information package of various Selective Service…

A branch of the Shawmut Association Bank that opened in Maynard, February 3, 1973.

A postcard depicting an early view of St. Bridget's Catholic Church.