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Albert Connors 8th Air Force Shoulder Patches - 1944
Three shoulder patches worn by Sgt. Albert W. Connors during WW 2. The Eighth Air Force is a numbered air force of the United States Air Force's Air Force Global Strike Command. The Eighth Air Force is probably the most well known Allied forces of…
Albert W. Connors Wing Pins - 1944
Albert W. Connors earned two Army/Air Force Gunner Wing Pins during World War II.
Centennial Monograph: The Scandinavians: Danish, Swedish, Norwegian
A brief account of how Scandinavian peoples came to Maynard.
Assabet Institution For Savings Bank Matchbooks
Four matchbooks with promotional advertising for Assabet Institution for Savings.
1941 WPA Historical Records Survey - #10 Volume 29 - Maynard
The Inventory of the Town and City Archives of Massachusetts is one of a number of bibliographies of historical materials prepared throughout the United States by workers on the Historical Records Survey of the Work Projects Administration. The…
Fuel Rationing Coupons - 1944-45
Three World War II rationing coupons for home fuel oil and gasoline, dated 1944 and 1945. They are issued in the name of Warren A. Twombly, 13 Main St. and 71 Summer St., Maynard, Mass. These were issued by the #193 Rationing Board, Maynard.
United Cooperative Society Stock Certificate
A stock certificate, number 13860, for 1 share of UCS stock issued to Arne Leino in 1953.
A brief biography of Arne by his niece, Karina Leino Thompson:
The certificate was owned by my uncle Arne Leino. He was born in 1916 and died in 1981. He…
A brief biography of Arne by his niece, Karina Leino Thompson:
The certificate was owned by my uncle Arne Leino. He was born in 1916 and died in 1981. He…
Maynard Weavers
...the story of the...
United Co-operative Society of Maynard
Two copies of a detailed history of the Maynard Cooperative Society (Kaleva Cooperative Association) from its inception in 1906 through 1940. Published in 1941 and written by Frank Aaltonen.
(Note: One copy was unbound for conservation and…
(Note: One copy was unbound for conservation and…
Paul's Food Shoppe, Inc.
Two paper bags with Paul's Food Shoppe, Inc. logo, 51 Main St., Maynard, Mass.
Underwood Standard Typewriter
A black Underwood Standard Typewriter, Model 5, introduced in 1899. It became the ubiquitous office machine for another thirty years, and its sales led Underwood to dominate the market. The Model 5 became the modern standard of how a typewriter…
War Bond Posters
World War II
A collection of posters sent to Maynard Selective Service or Post Office encouraging the purchasing of bonds to finance the war.
Uncle Sam Poster: I Want YOU for the U.S. Army
U.S. Army Recruiting Station poster with "Uncle Sam" saying "I want YOU for the U.S. Army"
Selective Service Notice
A sign with instructions to registrants for Selective Service. (Form DSS 35)
WW II Army Jacket
A green World War II Army jacket with the name of Schnair imprinted on the collar. Mr. Peter Schnair was a resident of Maynard, MA.
Vintage Capital Lighter
A brass table lighter, base is missing. The lighter was found in 1966 at the site of the Puffer Homestead on Puffer Road, now part of the Assabet Wildlife Sanctuary.
WAVM Belt Buckle
A belt buckle with the a tiger picture and the following words on it: "MHS AV CLUB, W.A.V.M. , 91.7 FM".
Carnival Poster - ca1970's
The outdoor poster advertised the annual carnival held at Crowe Park, sponsored by the American Legion