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Colebrookdale Flat Iron
An old fashioned flat iron (also called a 'sad' iron) with a detachable handle, made to fit several irons. When the iron in use is cooled, another hot iron could be taken from the stove with the handle and the first one put back on the stove to…
American Can Company Adding Machine, Model O
An adding machine made by the American Can Company, Chicago, IL. This two-lever set non-printing, manually operated adding machine has an etched steel case painted black.
Sewing Glass
A magnifying glass used by Miss Maggie Duggan in the Sewing Department at the Assabet Mills.
Charles Forschner & Sons Primitive Farmhouse Scales
An old farmhouse weighing scale made by Charles Forschner & Sons who began making scales in New Britain, Ct., in 1855, and later moved to New York City. Charles Forschner's son, Richard Forschner, renamed the firm R. H. Forschner, and began…
Primitive Wooden Ratchet Noise Maker
These were used as an alarm on the streets before there were sirens. It is exceptionally loud! They were also called Halloween Noisemakers, with possible origination in Germany.
High School Band Jamboree - 1965
Maynard High School
Maynard hosted a band jamboree in the spring of 1965 of high school bands from several towns.
1st & 2nd photo: Band on Great Road at the entrance of Alumni Field
3rd photo l to r: Walter Mullin ('66)
___?, Karl Aromaa ('66); Color Guard
4th…
1st & 2nd photo: Band on Great Road at the entrance of Alumni Field
3rd photo l to r: Walter Mullin ('66)
___?, Karl Aromaa ('66); Color Guard
4th…
Maynard High School Band - 1964
Band members at half time performance at a football game.
1st photo: Russell "Rudy" Lattuca ('65)
2nd. photo: from the right, Janette Tompkins ('68), Shirley Grant ('68), Debbie Gott ('69), Pat Bennett ('68)
3rd photo: from the left, Paula…
1st photo: Russell "Rudy" Lattuca ('65)
2nd. photo: from the right, Janette Tompkins ('68), Shirley Grant ('68), Debbie Gott ('69), Pat Bennett ('68)
3rd photo: from the left, Paula…
Maynard High School Band - 1964
Half time performance at Alumni Field at a fall football game.
Bottom photo: Karl Aromaa with rifle; Walter Mullin with flag
Bottom photo: Karl Aromaa with rifle; Walter Mullin with flag
Aerial Photograph of Waltham Street area.
An aerial photograph of Waltham Street area.
Orientation: Looking Northwest from (roughly) the intersection of Waltham Street and Great Road (Rt. 117)
The photograph shows shows Old Mill Road (both ends) down to First, Second, and Third…
Orientation: Looking Northwest from (roughly) the intersection of Waltham Street and Great Road (Rt. 117)
The photograph shows shows Old Mill Road (both ends) down to First, Second, and Third…
Aerial Photograph of the Mill Complex
A photograph of the Mill Complex and surrounding area.
Orientation: Above the intersection of Walnut & Main Streets facing east.
In the lower left is the Masonic Building (Main Street) with the Telephone Exchange building behind it. This is…
Orientation: Above the intersection of Walnut & Main Streets facing east.
In the lower left is the Masonic Building (Main Street) with the Telephone Exchange building behind it. This is…
Aerial Photograph of Maynard High School
An aerial photograph of the Maynard High School (1964-2013).
Orientation: The photo was taken facing a westerly direction. Alumni Field is in the foreground, lower right. Great Road is on the right stretching out West to the Assabet River and…
Orientation: The photo was taken facing a westerly direction. Alumni Field is in the foreground, lower right. Great Road is on the right stretching out West to the Assabet River and…
American Powder Mills Powder Container
A red container for American Powder Mills gun powder. The label reads "Sporting Powder- American Cyanamid Corporation".
American Powder Mills Powder Container
A red container with the 'Dead Shot' brand of gun powder from the American Powder Mills, Maynard. The F.F.G. label indicates finer granules of powder used mainly in shotguns and larger caliber rifles- "sporting powder".
The name A. O. Fay,…
The name A. O. Fay,…
Antique Vintage Pathex Pathe Baby 9. 5 Mm Film Electric Movie Projector
Pathex was the trade name of Pathe Exchange, Inc., Pathe's US subsidiary. In America, film exchanges distributed movie releases to theaters. The 9.5 mm format was introduced in America for Christmas of 1925 (Model D projectors). A lot of money was…
Pathex Pathe Baby Pathéscope Hand Crank Cinema Projector
Pathe Baby was the trade name for a 9.5 mm home movie system introduced in France for Christmas 1922. An extensive catalog of existing Pathe Freres films were issued in this new format.
Pathex was the trade name of Pathe Exchange, Inc., Pathe's US…
Pathex was the trade name of Pathe Exchange, Inc., Pathe's US…
Aerial Photograph of Alumni Field
A photograph of Alumni Field and surrounding area taken from an airplane.
Orientation: The view is from the south looking north. Great Road runs along the top of the image.
The lower left shows a hockey rink (1934-1970-ish). Originally…
Orientation: The view is from the south looking north. Great Road runs along the top of the image.
The lower left shows a hockey rink (1934-1970-ish). Originally…
Nellie M. Fowler Fund
American Legion
The Rules and Restrictions of a Fund established to provide quarters for the Frank J. Demers Post, American Legion.
Fifteenth Annual Service of Patriotism - 1982
Mission Evangelical Congregational Church
A program for the service held at the Mission Evangelical Church recognizing Vietnam Veterans and other military personnel.