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Date nails were inserted into the cross ties when they were laid on the railroad bed. The nails had two digits on the head that indicated the year. Date nails were in full use by 1910, with there use terminated in 1969 when other methods were used to…

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The razor is in the original case.

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This traditional white apron was given to Walfred Stein at the time of his initiation into the Charles A. Welch Lodge , A.F. & A.M.
(Ancient Free & Accepted Masons)

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A treasurer's record from September 1944 through December 1944 of the proceeds raised for the purpose of paying off the mortgage of the Parker Street Hall. Enough was collected and mortgage retired.
Roy Helander was the record keeper. Sample page…

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Standing: Edward Helander, John Helander
Seated: Edwin Helander, Limpi Elers Helander, Fanny Korkee Helander

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This might have been a temperance group.

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The Eastern Finnish Temperance People's League was founded in Maynard in 1911. There is a history of the League beginning on page 37 of this publication. It has been translated from Finnish to English by Roy Helander and attached.

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A key and key holder for the dining room at the Maynard Hotel.

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This is a collection of pins for Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). The pins vary from giveaways at trade shows to pins related to DECUS (Digital Equipment Computer Users Society):

"Phantom of the Operating System" - DECUS PC SIG
VAX…

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A large stone tool capable of digging or scraping.

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The autographs were date from 1883 through 1886

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A certificate given to Charles Clark in recognition for his contributions "by effort and efficiency while an employee of this company in winning the Army-Navy Production Award for Excellence in War Production"

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World War II coupon book for rationed products.

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Recognition of completion of the motor course at the Maynard Civil Defense School. Certificate signed by Ellen F. Sheridan.

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Town of Maynard Civil Defense Agency during World War II.

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The books contain removable stamps that could be used during World War II to purchase rationed products.

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To receive a gasoline ration card, a person had to certify a need for gasoline.

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The coupons could be used when purchasing 1 to 50 gallons of oil during World War II.