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Union Crayon Co. Box (UCRACO)
A Union Crayon Co. crayon box that held one grosss dustless school crayons, manufactured in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Farm Lamp
Used mostly around the barns. Could be hung from a nail or hook during milking or other chores.
American Cyanamid & Chemical Corp. Box
A box labeled American Cyanamid & Chemical Corp. Powder Division, Maynard Mass. It contained dangerous high explosives and ammonia dynamite.
Collection of American Powder Mills Stencils
Five stencils used to mark cases and bundles at the American Powder Mills.
Antique Dietz Red Lens Carriage / Auto Rear Light Lantern Green
A carriage lantern manufactured by Dietz. The company started in 1840 when its founder, 22-year-old Robert Edwin Dietz purchased a lamp and oil business in Brooklyn, New York. Though famous for well built indoor and outdoor kerosene lanterns, the…
Stow Militia - 1840
A list of men in the Stow militia compiled by Yael Walcott, Town Clerk. See pdf for handwritten list.
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.
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.
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…
American Powder Mills Powder Container
A red container for American Powder Mills gun powder. The label reads "Sporting Powder- American Cyanamid Corporation".
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
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…
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…
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.
Sewing Glass
A magnifying glass used by Miss Maggie Duggan in the Sewing Department at the Assabet Mills.
Flatiron
A 'sad' iron from 19th century to early 20th century. A flatiron is a nonelectric iron with a flat bottom, heated for use in pressing clothes, cloth, etc.
Certificate of Appreciation - 1987
American Legion Post 235 Auxiliary
A certificate presented to the Auxiliary for their active participation in the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Program.
Sign by Jean Lewandowski and Florence R. Fisher
Sign by Jean Lewandowski and Florence R. Fisher
Ladies Auxiliary Citation - 1968
American Legion Post 235
A Meritorious Service and Loyal Cooperation Citation in honor of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Frank J. DeMars, American Legion Post 235.
Signed by Ruth C. Jones and Stewart J. Campbell
Signed by Ruth C. Jones and Stewart J. Campbell