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A written account of Jonathan Wright having been born in the Centennial Year, July 13, 1971. On November 29, 1972, he drew the first winner of Bronze Medal at the Youth Night Program. This notice was found in the Maynard Time Capsule of 1971 when…

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A brochure issued in April 1971 that shared pertinent information about the Centennial Celebration and related Committees.

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A sample of the Centennial letterhead and envelope used during the Centennial Year 1971 in Maynard, MA. The samples were found in the Centennial Time Capsule from 1971. The Capsule was opened in 2021.

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A program brochure for the "Fashionable Ladies" Fashion Show held Monday, June 28, 1971 during the Maynard Centennial Celebration. A fashion show comprised of women's clothing from 1833 to 1928. The show was hosted by the Main Charter Belles.

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A color photo of Virginia Weckstrom, Pianist. Virginia played the piano at "A Concert", an event sponsored by the Maynard Centennial Committee on June 27, 1971. Virginia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Weckstrom. Virgina received her Master of…

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A black and white photo of the Maynard Centennial Committee making the final payment on money appropriated by the Town of Maynard for its Centennial Celebration. Making the presentation were (L-R): Elizabeth Schnair, Joe Boothroyd, Bill Bennett,…

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A list of 81 participants in the 1971 Centennial Marathon. The List was found in the 1971 Maynard Centennial Time Capsule. The Capsule was opened in 2021.

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A black and white photo of The Mavericks/Brothers of the Brush, taken during the Maynard Centennial in 1971. This photo was found in the Maynard Time Capsule buried in 1971, and opened in 2021.

Row 1:
John Armour, Clayton Wardwell, Paul…

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A sign produced during the Maynard Centennial, 1971, indicating a Fireman's Muster. The Muster was held at 1:00 PM in Crowe Park, Sunday, June 27, 1971. This muster sign was found in the Maynard Centennial Time Capsule, which was opened in 2021.

During the 2021 Sesquicentennial Year of the founding of Maynard, MA, the Maynard Centennial Time Capsule (buried in 1971) was opened. The contents include but are not limited to the following: two extensive draft documents about the history of…

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Three World War II rationing coupons for home fuel oil and gasoline, dated 1944 and 1945. They are issued in the name of Warren A. Twombly, 13 Main St. and 71 Summer St., Maynard, Mass. These were issued by the #193 Rationing Board, Maynard.

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The Riverside CO-OP Association distributed advertising for the Chase and Sanborn "Seal Brand Coffee" brand. It is a pamphlet that includes 17 recipes using the coffee as a key ingredient, and the rules for brewing coffee.

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A ticket for the Fourth Annual Grand Bal de Masque Concert. The event is sponsored by the Don't You Wish You Knew (D.Y.W.Y.K.) Club, and cost 25 cents each. The concert was hosted in the Music Hall, Maynard, on Friday, January 29, 1892.

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FinnFest is a booklet containing information about the Second National FinnFest USA event. It was held in Fitchburg/Worcester, MA, July 6-8, 1984.

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A black and white photo from the Maynard Enterprise with John Nowick, Postmaster; Ranghild Nelson of Nelson Realty; and Arthur Tuikka, of the Coop Super Market, dated October 1967.

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A ticket to the Laisves picnic held at the Vose Pavilion , Maynard, Mass., on July 4, 1936.

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A booklet published at the time of the Clubhouse and Grounds reopening.

Active Members include:
Michael Tomyl, Harvey Sahlsten, Alfred Tetreault, William Hyden, Albert Connors, Alex Nelson, William Johnson, Stanley Sofka, John McNamara, Eugene…

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In 1970 "Taisto" sold Parker Street Hall and property. The Hall was built by the Finnish community in 1912. It was used for all types of plays, concerts, gymnastics, weddings and social events.