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Old Shingle Nails
These 12 nails are from the barn located on the Salo farm on Parker Street. This barn was originally located on Great Road as part of the Aaron Thompson farm. It was moved to its present location by Mr. Salo.
Check Coupon
United Co-operative Society
To discourage a large number of people coming to the cashier's office to cash checks on payday, a charge of 10 cents was made and a coupon issued redeemable in the supermarket when shopping on purchases of $2.00 or more.
Oil Delivery Receipt
United Co-operative Society
Eight oil delivery receipts from 1970 to 1973 of oil delivered to Edmund Rubin.
Stock Certificate
Maynard Co-operative Milk Association
Certificate for one share of the Capital Stock of the Maynard Co-operative Milk Association issued to Mikko Saari on April 1, 1915. This Association became part of the Kaleva Co-operative Association in 1917.
Yard Sticks
United Cooperative Society
These are a sample of the yardsticks in the MHS collection. They were used both as advertising tools and in some cases measuring intruments to determine amount of oil/kerosene in a 55 gallon drum. Note telephone numbers: 540, TW 7-2951, 897-2951
20th Anniversary Program
United Co-operative Society
This program contains photos and a history written entirely in Finnish.
Envelopes - 1938
United Co-operative Society
Two envelopes from the United Cooperative Society, 56-62 Main Street, Maynard, Mass., dated 1938.
Dance and Entertainment Program
United Co-operative Society
A leaflet announcing a musical program for November 4, 1934 and a dance on November 3, 1934.
CO-OP NEWS
United Cooperative Society
A newsletter published periodically to keep the members informed about the Co-ops activities. This is one of many CO-OP NEWS in the MHS collection.
Share Certificate
Kaleva Co-operative Association
One share purchased by Mikko Saari in the Kaleva Co-operative Association later to become the United Cooperative Society.
Emblem
United Co-operative Society
From a 1936 brochure:
"This is what it means....
The pine tree stands for life and growth. It is known as everlasting, so are co-operatives. The original emblem has a background of gold, the color of the sun's rays, which shine on co-operatives…
"This is what it means....
The pine tree stands for life and growth. It is known as everlasting, so are co-operatives. The original emblem has a background of gold, the color of the sun's rays, which shine on co-operatives…
58th REPORT and BALANCE SHEET
United Co-operative Society
A half-year report with a balance sheet, acheivements, president's statement, future plans etc...
