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American Powder Company Test Guns
These guns were used to test the powder in various types of shells.
Powder Mill Remains - 2010
Photographs of the remains of the Powder Mills taken in November 2010. Third photo shows Paul Boothroyd (l) and Bruce McGarry (r) at the site.
American Powder Company - Corning Mill
Photograph of the "Corning Mill" at the American Powder Company.
American Powder Company - Glaze Mill
Photograph of the exterior and interior workings of a "Glaze Mill" at the American Powder Company. The glaze mill is where the final gun powder was coated to prevent degradation by water absorption.
American Powder Company - Mill Exterior
Photograph showing the exterior of a mill building at the American Powder Company. The pulley on the outside of the building was connected by a rope to motor located in a distant building. This kept any sparks created by the motor away from the…
New York Times Article: Explosion at Powder Mill
BOSTON, March 12. The American Powder Mills, at South Acton, Mass., exploded at 9:05 o'clock this a morning, causing much consternation and alarm. Two mills are wrecked, together with considerable machinery. The loss of life is confined to two hired…
New York Times Article: Five Dead in Powder Mill Ruins
ACTON, Mass., May 3. -- Three of the buildings belonging to the plant of the American Powder Company, near the boundary line of Acton and Concord, were blown up shortly after 9 o'clock this forenoon. Five of the employes were killed.
"Screech Owl" Photos - 1947
Three photos used in the 1947 Screech Owl, the Maynard High School yearbook.
Top Photo: Graduation and Class Night speakers
l to r
Standing: Mary Hogan, Ray Van Vose, Isabella Koski, Al Goodrich, Ruth Wilson, Ed Arcieri, Elinor Case, John…
Top Photo: Graduation and Class Night speakers
l to r
Standing: Mary Hogan, Ray Van Vose, Isabella Koski, Al Goodrich, Ruth Wilson, Ed Arcieri, Elinor Case, John…
"Screech Owl" Photos - 1948
Two photos used in the 1948 "Screech Owl", the Maynard High School yearbook.
Top Photo: Social Science Faculty
l to r
Charles Manty, Ruth Clair, Stan Bondelevitch
Bottom Photo: Faculty Members
Elinor Colburn, music; Dick Lawson, physical…
Top Photo: Social Science Faculty
l to r
Charles Manty, Ruth Clair, Stan Bondelevitch
Bottom Photo: Faculty Members
Elinor Colburn, music; Dick Lawson, physical…
"Screech Owl" Photos - 1949
Three photos used in the 1949 "Screech Owl", the Maynard High School yearbook.
Top Photo: Fashionable Seniors
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Standing: Anna Johnson, Anna Belli, Ann Thompson, Ann Hinds, Ann Luker,
Seated: Nancy Stalker, Nancy Weskstrom, Shirley…
Top Photo: Fashionable Seniors
l to r
Standing: Anna Johnson, Anna Belli, Ann Thompson, Ann Hinds, Ann Luker,
Seated: Nancy Stalker, Nancy Weskstrom, Shirley…
"Screech Owl" Photo - 1950
A photo used in the 1950 "Screech Owl", the Maynard High School yearbook.
The Junior Women's Club Officers are:
(l to r)
Front: Margorie O'Connell '50, Sara Boeske '50, Joanne Paananen '50, Mary Sullivan '50
Back: Marie Sawyer '51, Carol Clark…
The Junior Women's Club Officers are:
(l to r)
Front: Margorie O'Connell '50, Sara Boeske '50, Joanne Paananen '50, Mary Sullivan '50
Back: Marie Sawyer '51, Carol Clark…
