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This is a map created by Sanborn Map Company which details major parts of Maynard with building details that are used by fire insurance companies.

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The map was created to show the water system and fire protection for insurance purposes. It shows the structural components of the buildings and has myriad details about the town. see 1999.1492 for another copy

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A dark brown 1965 date book giveaway from Sanderson's Greeting Card & Stationery Store, 6 Nason St., Maynard, Louise Webster, Prop.

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This is a 40 cycle Type H Watthour Meter used in the Assabet Mills.

In September 1902, the Assabet Mills provided electric lighting for the towns of Maynard and Acton. It was 40 cycle current. When radio and other electrically operated equipment…

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Santa Claus and two elves riding on a truck in the downtown Christmas Parade wave to the crowd.

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Santa Claus sits with children who have attended the Christmas Parade.

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Santa waves to the Main Street crowd watching the Christmas Parade. (Center Factory Outlet in background.)

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A team of sled-dogs pulls a float carrying Santa Claus.

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A team of sled-dogs pulls a float carrying Santa Claus.
The gentleman on the far left with the cigar is Joe Dineen.

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Sarah R. Wilson was born in Maynard in 1872. Her first husband was Edward McGarry, the second was ___McVeigh. Sarah died in 1936 and is buried in Glenwood C., Maynard, with her first husbands family.

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Two boxes, one unopened.

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Position paper outlining opposition to regionalizing schools with Acton and Boxborough organized by Karen Derby, Bill Gorman, Herb Symes, Tom Konetzny and Cindy Svec Ruzich. First and last page shown.

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A collection of papers outlining reasons for not regionalizing the schools with Acton and Boxborough. The SOS group included by Karen Derby, Bill Gorman, Herb Symes, Tom Konetzny, Cindy Svec Ruzich.

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A fourteen slide power point presentation opposing the regionalization of Maynard schools with Acton and Boxborough. Cover and first slide shown.

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A sepia-colored photo of Mrs. Jonathan (Grandma) Bower, Susie Tingly Smith, and Esther (?)owd (seated against the tree) relaxing on a swing in the backyard at #1 1/2 Acton Court, with the Assabet River in the background.

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Photograph of a man and horse taken at the American Powder Company mills. (Note shadow of photographer and view camera at bottom of frame.)

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George "Doddy" Woodart, part Native American, who lived at Lake Boon for many years as a caretaker and handyman around the cottages.

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Photograph of the (American) Powder Mills taken in the late 1800s or early 1900s.

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Machine shop, carpenter shop, and old office at the powder mills. Water gate to wheel mills, early 1900s.
The building in the center with the chimney is still standing with the latest renovation taking place in 2011 for commercial use.