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Located at the 1st Basin of Lake Boon where the Stow Town Beach is currently located. The Lincoln Club was the first club cottage built at Lake Boon and its members were mostly railroad men. Several members came from Marlboro.

A sepia photo of Lilla Childs.

A sepia photo of Lilla Childs.

F. E. Hedman Lightning Check Writer machine. It was designed, as a number of other similar machines were in the early 20th century, to combat what was then considered “one of the gravest and most widespread of all menaces against our nation’s…

The cap fit the half pint bottle.

A 2001 Maynard Historical Society program hosted by Paul Boothroyd centers on a film showing life on the Sarvela Farm. The video includes commentary on the film from Paul and the audience.

The side cap has a 45 attached??

Rubber disc used to grab jar lids for a better grip.

A formal, sepia-colored photograph of Lewis N. Shaw.

Built in the late 1700's, at one time known as the Thompson or Eveleth Farm. Levi was the first to own the farm and in 1816 it was used as a tavern when the Great Road was opened between Boston and Fitchburg.
Left photo taken in 1925, right photo…

Two articles belonging to Levi Cheney. One is a certification of Levi Cheney's membership in Lodge 131, I.O.O.F. for 43 years. It is dated January 18, 1928. He joined April 2, 1884. Levi Cheney was a member for nearly 53 years. He died in January…

A short note to R. L. Davis from a friend, J. C. Flagg. It was postmarked Portsmouth, NH, August 15, (_?_). Mr. Flagg is inviting Mr. Davis to fish and hunt with him.

A 3 page letter addressed to R. L. Davis regarding a rail road route through Sutton, NH and adjoining towns. It is dated October 3, 1848. It is signed John B. Bouton.

The Selectman, Micah Smith and A. E. Nelson, are concerned the railroad crossings are unsafe during the construction of the Sterling Branch of the Fitchburg Rail Road.

A letter to Mr. Davis from Gentleman T. J. Green, Jamaica Plain, Mass. The letter requests Mr. Davis retrieve his dog who followed Mr. Green home from Brighton to Jamaica Plain. The dog remained with Mr. Green.

A letter to R. L. Davis from Lissy Evans.

A letter requesting information to Mr. Davis from Nath J Wyeth concerning the amount of fill for a slope cut.

A letter issued by John _ to R. Lewis Davis regarding a trip to New York. The letter was inside an envelope with the label Bent & Bush Co. This letter is part of a collection dated 1849 ca.