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Centennial Monograph: Henry Wilson Post #86, G.A.R.
After the Civil War the Grand Army of the Republic was organized in 1866 with the purpose of maintaining comradeship and fraternity among its members; perpetuating the memory of their deeds; and aiding needy soldiers, their widows and orphans. In…
Centennial Monograph: Harriman New Method Laundry
A short account of what was, for a time, the second largest business in a "company town".
Centennial Monograph: Gypsies in Maynard
From the late 1890s to about 1920 a band of Gypsies regularly set up camp on the outskirts of town.
Centennial Monograph: Glenwood Cemetery
A chronology of the Glenwood Cemetery from its coincident start with the town in 1871 through 1950.
Centennial Monograph: First National Cooperative Association of Maynard
A small Finnish cooperative that was born out of a political differences with the United Coop. It operated for about 2 decades.
Centennial Monograph: Finnish Workers' Federation Club
A short history of the Finnish Workers' Federation Club.
Centennial Monograph: Dance Organizers
In the days before the canned entertainment of radio and television, people created their own diversions - and dances were immensely popular.
Centennial Monograph: D. Y. W. Y. K. Club
The "Don't You Wish You Knew?" club was a social group started in 1899 by local businessmen with membership limited to 20 with the apparent goal of sponsoring elaborate masquerade balls.
Centennial Monograph: Cigar Makers of Maynard
"Home Market Club", "Forester Guide", "Rosebud", "Middlesex" and the "Captor" are just a few names of cigars manufactured in Maynard through the late 1920's.
Centennial Monograph: Charles Gerry and Nathan Pratt
This is less a monograph, but more a (somewhat confusing) set of side notes and family history on two people strongly connected to the Powder Mills that sprang up in the mid 1800s.
If anyone wants to untangle this, feel free!
If anyone wants to untangle this, feel free!
Centennial Monograph: Band Parents' Club
A short history on the origins and milestones of the Band Parents Club.
Centennial Monograph: Athletes and Sports in Maynard Town
A historical review of all manner of sports and games in Maynard
Centennial Monograph: Assabet Mills
A detailed account of the founding of the mill and its impact on what became a "one industry" town.
Centennial Monograph: Alms House - Poor Farm
A chronology of the former Alms House / Poor Farm which was located at 206-209 Great Road (the large white house across from Alumni Field / 2020)
