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mhs-2019.194.pdf
A short account of Swedish people in Maynard.

mhs-2019.219.pdf
The Twilight Club was a social organization, founded by members of St. Bridget's church, which maintained a clubhouse on Lake Boone in Stow as a summer retreat for 60 years (1904-1964).

mhs-2019.210.pdf
The origins and evolution of the oldest church in Maynard.

mhs-2019.217.pdf
The origins and history of the town's Methodist church from 1867 through 1970.

mhs-2019.202.pdf
A review of various forms of transportation and how they conveyed residents of Maynard, including walking, horseback, stage-coaches, steam trains, electric trolleys, busses and, finally, the automobile.

mhs-2019.203.pdf
A history of the United Cooperative Society from its inception through its state in the late 1960s.

mhs-2019.204.pdf
A history of Maynard Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) Post 1812.

mhs-2019.231.pdf
The origins of the watering troughs (and fountain) that dot the Maynard landscape.

mhs-2019.212.pdf
How the Town of Maynard was affected and responded to World War II.

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The event was held at St. Bridget's School Hall.

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Paper bags used by the stores at the time of Maynard's Centennial.

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A commemorative paper weight for the Maynard Centennial 1971 celebration. It is made of lucite with a bronze medal in the center.

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A collection of 16 photos largely of the parade.

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Auctioneer Mary Thomas offers an item for bid at the Centennial
Belles sponsored Penny Auction held at Maynard’s Elks Hall.

(Contact us with any additional identifications.)

(Question: Elks Hall or VFW?)

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A black and white photo of the Brothers of the Brush "Burying the Razor", during the Centennial year.

In the center: Ed Beals (Judge in top hat).

This took place on January 1, 1971 in Memorial Park near the corner of Nason St. and Summer St.

A photo album of Maynard Centennial pictures donated by Elizabeth Schnair. A total of 195 photos make up the collection. Many of them are duplicates of posted MHS pictures.

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Four black and white photos related to the Centennial.

Top l to r: Bill Robinson as Sheriff; The "Brush" at Alumni Field Rotary, Tim McLean, Mike Soko, Wally Niskane

Bottom: "Grave for a Razor": "Maynard Minutemen", Marty Mucciaccio, Guy…

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Two black calendar books for planning activities. On the cover is imprinted the words 'Maynard, Mass., Centennial, 1871-1971.

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