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Co-ops Promotional Brochures
The Cooperative League of the U.S.A
Two brochures promoting and explaining cooperatives.
Newspaper Article on Co-op Milk 1935
United Cooperative Society
An article appearing in the Maynard Enterprise of July 24, 1935 on the results of an investigation of milk pricing by the United Cooperative Society.
Annual Report for 1962
United Cooperative Society
A booklet that features monetary balances, past activities and future events.
Kaleva Cooperative Association - ca 1914
United Cooperative Society
54 Main Street
Originally the Cannon's Block, this is where the Kaleva Cooperative Association first opened in January 1907. The dining hall upstalirs opened in 1916. Kaleva later became the United Co-operative Society occupying this site until the 1970's.
58th REPORT and BALANCE SHEET
United Cooperative Society
A half-year report with a balance sheet, acheivements, president's statement, future plans etc...
Emblem
United Co-operative Society
From a 1936 brochure:
"This is what it means....
The pine tree stands for life and growth. It is known as everlasting, so are co-operatives. The original emblem has a background of gold, the color of the sun's rays, which shine on co-operatives…
"This is what it means....
The pine tree stands for life and growth. It is known as everlasting, so are co-operatives. The original emblem has a background of gold, the color of the sun's rays, which shine on co-operatives…
Share Certificate
Kaleva Co-operative Association
One share purchased by Mikko Saari in the Kaleva Co-operative Association later to become the United Cooperative Society.
CO-OP NEWS
United Cooperative Society
A newsletter published periodically to keep the members informed about the Co-ops activities. This is one of many CO-OP NEWS in the MHS collection.
Dance and Entertainment Program
United Cooperative Society
A leaflet announcing a musical program for November 4, 1934 and a dance on November 3, 1934.
Envelopes - 1938
United Cooperative Society
Two envelopes from the United Cooperative Society, 56-62 Main Street, Maynard, Mass., dated 1938.
20th Anniversary Program
United Co-operative Society
This program contains photos and a history written entirely in Finnish.
Yard Sticks
United Cooperative Society
These are a sample of the yardsticks in the MHS collection. They were used both as advertising tools and in some cases measuring intruments to determine amount of oil/kerosene in a 55 gallon drum. Note telephone numbers: 540, TW 7-2951, 897-2951
Stock Certificate
Maynard Co-operative Milk Association
Certificate for one share of the Capital Stock of the Maynard Co-operative Milk Association issued to Mikko Saari on April 1, 1915. This Association became part of the Kaleva Co-operative Association in 1917.