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Group portrait at Digital entrance
A group portrait taken in front of Digital Equipment Corporation on Main ST. The gentleman in the center appears to be Massachusetts Governor Endicott Peabody.
R. F. White - Trucking Company
The photo shows Bob White beside his Box truck. He was a local trucker who worked for people hauling and moving items . Bob lived at 125 Summer St. where he had his yard and barn for storage. He conducted Barn sales on weekends. The photo is taken…
War Ration Book One, Two and Three
World War II
A collection of ration books used throughout the war that allowed the owner to acquire controlled items. Also a vinyl case to store the ration card.
The owners in the collection include: Irja Elizabeth Jokela, Charles Frank Warren, Erlene Johanna…
The owners in the collection include: Irja Elizabeth Jokela, Charles Frank Warren, Erlene Johanna…
Application for Home-Canning Sugar Allowance
World War II
A collection of applications for rationed sugar during the war. The applicants include: Mrs. Henrietta Quinn, Mrs. Laura Quinn, Mary McCook, Madeleine Prue Quirk, Mrs. Michael DeGrappo, Mrs. Ida Delfino, Giacomo DiTurino, Ada Downey, Dorothy E.…
Sheridan Family World War II Ration Documents
A collection of ration coupons including War Ration Books One, Two and Three, Fuel Oil Ration, United Co-operative Butter Card, V-Fuel Oil Ration and Sugar Ration.
O. S. Fowler Receipt
A receipt written for $72.00 made out to Mr. A. Batley from O. S. Fowler, Undertaker. The document accounts for the removal of the body of Catherine Closeman from a location in Westboro, MA. It notes the price of the casket, the robe, and the hearse…
Map of American Woolen Company/Assabet Mills - 1939
A map of the American Woolen Company, Assabet Mills, as surveyed by O. R. Wettergreen, dated August 31, 1939.
Transportation Bulletin - 1967
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway
A book that describes the development of the Concord, Maynard & Hudson trolley from its origin in 1899 to its demise in 1922. It includes photos of the rolling stock, employees and carhouse, timetables, usage, fares, finances, a description of riding…
Jimmie Bent's Prayer Book - 1867
A leather-bound prayer book belonging to Jimmie Bent, dated Dec. 25, 1867. It was recovered from the Bent House at 95 Summer Street, Maynard.
Massachusetts Beautiful
"Illustrated by the author with three hundred and four pictures covering all the counties in Massachusetts".
A photograph entitled "Maynard Watering Place" can be found on page 175.
A photograph entitled "Maynard Watering Place" can be found on page 175.
H. A. Chase Variety Store - early 1900's
Located at Paper Mill Corner, Waltham and Parker Streets, it was later moved to Parker Street and demolished in 2011.
1st photo: Harry Chase in front of store.
2nd photo: Harry Chase and Paul Wilson (chief engineer and master mechanic at the…
1st photo: Harry Chase in front of store.
2nd photo: Harry Chase and Paul Wilson (chief engineer and master mechanic at the…
Committee on Street Railroads - 1899
A joint committee of the Massachusetts Legislature that conferred on trolley issues.
Charles H. Persons, the Maynard Representative, was on this committee. Top row left.
Charles H. Persons, the Maynard Representative, was on this committee. Top row left.
Group Portrait - House of Representatives, State of Massachusetts, 1899
Likely a photo montage showing front sectional view of the 1899 House of Representatives. Includes portraits of U.S. President McKinley, Massachusetts Governor Walcott,
New York Times Article: Five Dead in Powder Mill Ruins
ACTON, Mass., May 3. -- Three of the buildings belonging to the plant of the American Powder Company, near the boundary line of Acton and Concord, were blown up shortly after 9 o'clock this forenoon. Five of the employes were killed.
New York Times Article: Explosion at Powder Mill
BOSTON, March 12. The American Powder Mills, at South Acton, Mass., exploded at 9:05 o'clock this a morning, causing much consternation and alarm. Two mills are wrecked, together with considerable machinery. The loss of life is confined to two hired…
Souvenir Metal Tray - St. Bridget Church
A souvenir metal tray for St. Bridget's Church that shows pictures of Rev. John A. Crowe, Pastor, and St. Bridget's Church.