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Historic Gavel - 1950
This gavel is made from "original material" from the White House, Washington, DC. The material was removed while remodeling during the Truman Administration (1945-53). Some of this wood material was sent to Mr. James B. Farrell by Congressman…
Centennial Main Charter Belles Gavel - 1971
A gavel used during the Maynard Centennial (1971) by the Main Charter Belles. The inscription reads: "Main Charter Belles, 1871-1971".
An accompanying poem reads: "We hand you this gavel with pleasure and pride; It's your symbol of office when…
An accompanying poem reads: "We hand you this gavel with pleasure and pride; It's your symbol of office when…
Cow Bell
This bell was tied around a cow's neck so it would be found easily in the pasture. This bell came from the farm of Cy Herrick on Summer St., Maynard.
Powder Flask - ca 1865
A copper powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting equipment with muzzle-loading guns. This flask was carried by a Capt. Lawrence in the Civil War.
World's Fair Medal - 1939
A medal souvenir form the World's Fair held in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York in 1939.
Pan American Exposition - 1901
A copper medal from the Pan American Exposition of 1901, held in Buffalo, NY.
First Prize Medal in Senior Tennis at Camp J. Kilmer - 1933
First prize medal was won by Miss Eileen Johnston (now Mrs. Robert Duggan). Camp Joyce Kilmer was located in Scituate, Mass. It was the property of St. Bridget's Parish and was used during summer vacation by the children of the Parish.
Blood Donor Pin
A small copper blood donor pin. The inscription reads: "American Red Cross, Pro Patria, Blood Donor".
Farm Bureau Sign - 1949
Sign sent to a member of the Middlesex County Farm Bureau affiliated with the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation and the American Farm Bureau Federation. The member is listed as Charles Bjorkleand, likely meant to be Bjorklund.
A Daguerreotype
A photograph made by an early process on a light sensitive, silver-coated metallic plate and then developed by mercury vapor. A process developed by L. Daguerre, a French artist (1787-1851).
The woman photographed is unknown.
The woman photographed is unknown.
Middlesex Launderers & Cleansers, Inc. Pencil
An advertising pencil from Middlesex Launderers & Cleansers, Inc.
ARP Pin - ca 1943
A pin from the ARP (Air Raid Precautions) Women's Defense Corps that was worn during the WW II time period by Ellen F. Sheridan.
Glass Paper Weight with Arthur Sullivan Photo - ca 1913
A glass paper weight with a photo embedded on the underside. The underside says "Left, A.J. Sullivan, Asst. Postmaster, Maynard".
Hawes Florist Souvenirs - 1984
Advertising souvenirs for Hawes Florist, 1984. The inscription says "Think Flowers First", 70 Powdermill Road, Maynard, MA, 897-8081.
Nelson's Pontiac Ashtray
A glass ashtray advertising the Nelson Pontiac Co. The inscription reads "Nelson's Pontiac, Maynard, Tel 64 W".
Maynard High School Senior Class - 1944
Newspaper scan of the graduates:
l to r
1st scan
1st row: Constance Ayotte, Ann Chodnicky, Joseph Dutkowski, Stanley Hajduk, Leonard Kaplan, Helma Kulmaia
2nd row: Claire Beford, Mary Cutaia, Shirley Garlick, Ann Hamlin, Edward Karpeichik, Mary…
l to r
1st scan
1st row: Constance Ayotte, Ann Chodnicky, Joseph Dutkowski, Stanley Hajduk, Leonard Kaplan, Helma Kulmaia
2nd row: Claire Beford, Mary Cutaia, Shirley Garlick, Ann Hamlin, Edward Karpeichik, Mary…
Lady Sheriff Badge - 1970-71
A lady's sheriff badge worn during the Maynard Centennial Year, 1970-71 by Mary Ellen Piantedosi. Mary Ellen was the Official Lady Sheriff.