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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…
Maynard Industries Tenants - 1964
Irving Burg, managing partner of Maynard Industries, standing in front of occupants list at the former Assabet Mills. The mill was purchased by Maynard Industries in 1954 from the American Woolen Company and sold to Digital Equipment Corporation in…
Set of Crandall Building Blocks
Crandall Building Blocks were sold from 1867 to 1905. The company was founded by Charles Crandall in Montrose, PA. The set of wood shapes were set in a finger-jointed wooden box with sliding lid, paper label glued to top of lid, "CRANDALL'S…
Donald Asford Lent (1896 -1978)
Athlete - Educator - Public Servant
Donald Lent was born in Tiverton, Nova Scotia, Canada. HIs parents were Charles and Harriet Lent, Don being the youngest of seven. The family immigrated to Maynard in 1899 . They were farmers in Tiverton and were farmers in Maynard. The…
Fr. Louis S. Bilicky Golden Anniversary Pamphlet - 1999
A pamphlet honoring Fr. Bilicky on the Golden Anniversary of his Ordination (50 years), May 16, 1999. Fr. Bilicky served as the pastor of St. Casimir's Church.
Includes:
- Biography
- Photos of Fr. Lou throughout his life
- Letters of tribute…
Includes:
- Biography
- Photos of Fr. Lou throughout his life
- Letters of tribute…
Polka, Mass and Picnic Poster
St. Casimir's Parish
A social and religious event on Sunday Aug. 19 presumably at the church and hall.
Unidentified Women at Lake Boon ca 1940
Photo of a group of women, dressed for an occasion, posed for a picture in front of a building at Lake Boon, June 1940.
Knights of Columbus 4th degree Feather Hat
Knights of Columbus feather hat made by Castignetti Bros Boston
Rev. Walter J. Browne, Pastor 1909-1917
St. Bridget's Parish
The right photo shows Fr. Browne standing on the St. Bridget's Rectory in 1913. During his time St. Elizabeth's Chapel was built in West Acton and served by the Maynard clergy.
Marquette Football Team Portrait
A team portrait of the 1922 Marquette Football Team, annotated with names. Frank "Jinx" Murray from Maynard, Coach.
Shirt Wrapper - Middlesex Family Laundry
Laundry was owned by H. E. Tolman.
Telephone number was Maynard 400
Telephone number was Maynard 400
History of the 57th Massachusetts Volunteers
Civil War
A history of the regiment that was organized in 1863.
Veterans Memorial Park Photo Album - 1989
A photo collection of both the history of the Park and the renovation efforts to the Veteran's Memorial Park, Maynard, Mass. George Shaw was the Chairman of the Maynard Veteran's Memorial Committee. The photo album was presented by CWO Stewart T.…
Lapel Ribbon
50th Anniversary
Maynard, Mass.
A participation ribbon celebrating Maynard's 50th Anniversary of being incorporated, 1871.