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A formal invitation to Mr. & Mrs. Leon Frye for a Senior Reception by the Senior Class of Maynard High School 1923. The reception was held in the Colonial Hall on June 29, 1923 at 8:00 PM.

The helpers: Mrs. Joseph Reed, Mrs. Thomas Willis, Mrs. A. D. Russell, Mrs. James Lord, Miss Lizzie Cropper, Mrs. Geo. Cutting, Mrs. Sarah Mullen, Miss Margaret Little, Miss E. L. Peel, Mrs. Henry Brown, Miss Lizzie McCowen, Miss Lillian Clarke

The Palmer Method of Business Writing Book was used in 1913.

A scrapbook with a variety of Maynard newspaper clippings from the estate of Eva Edwards Frye. These date from 1901 to 1976. Included are original school-age essays, wedding announcements, maps, and photos.

A Sunday School certificate for Eva Edwards was awarded by the Congregational Church in recognition of successful completion of her work for the term.

A homemade Christmas card with the song "O Little Town of Bethlehem" printed in a child's script on the inside.

A sympathy card for Mrs. Joshua (Margaret) Edwards upon the death of her daughter, Cora Doret Edwards, age 11. The card was from the Mizpah Rebekah Lodge, No. 54. Lucy Rodway signed on behalf of the Lodge. Included inside is the calling card for Mrs.…

Back, fourth from left: Joshua J. Edwards

Front, third from left: John Lawton

The product envelope and advertising flyer for a Fancy Apron. Contained in the envelope is the apron, Royal Society embroidery floss, and directions on how to complete the kit/apron. The cost was $.25.

A certificate issued by US Food Administrationd to Joshua Edwards for his work as a retail price reporter.

A certificate was awarded to Pearl McAuslin of Maynard for donating one dollar to the United War Work Campaign for WWI, 1918.

The Maynard High School diploma for Eva May Edwards Frye) issued June 20, 1906.

A certificate Issued to Joshua Edwards as Grand Master, Loyal Assabet Lodge, IOOF No 6595, Manchester Unity Friendly Society, Maynard, April 5, 1893. The certificate of Grand Master is signed by Solomon Ledgard and Henry Axford.

The water has been lowered in order to repair foundations at the mill buildings. A trestle used during WW 1 is exposed . This trestle was used to support a water flume to carry water to the boiler room while #1 mill was being built in 1917 and …

Type of pin used by women when hats were a mandatory apparel. It was to keep the hat on the head. This hat pin was found along the B&M railroad tracks.

A brochure composed by Stephen Wagner of Maynard. The brochure outlines the history of the Maynard Mill buildings in the time period 1847-1977.

The first picture is a photo of the square showing the trolley car heading west. The second picture is a copy of a postcard made from the first picture. Not the electric poles and wire are removed and the trees have leafed out!

The train has just left the depot heading toward Acton and then Boston. The first train ran over these tracks in 1849, the last in 1958. The Assabet Mills Clock Tower is seen in center left.

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Horse "Charles", William Hooper, William Hird, Frank Rand, Horse "Tige"

Waino Kauppi is in center holding a trumpet.