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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.

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(Question: Elks Hall or VFW?)

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A black and white photo of Centennial meeting participants. (l-r) Ellen Duggan, Maria Eneguess, Will Dodd (Selectman), Ray Sheridan (Chairman), Howard Boeske (Selectman), Emil Genest, Mary Kurowski, Tom Cocco, Vera Leithead.

Tickets to the…

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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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A packet of four black and white photos related to the Centennial. Photo #1 The "Brush" at Alumni Field Rotary, Tim McLean, Mike Soko, Wally Niskanen; Photo #2 Bill Robinson as Sheriff; Photo #3 "Maynard Minutemen", Marty Mucciaccio, Guy Iannuzzo,…

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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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Three porcelain plates created for Maynard's centennial celebration in 1971. The 9.25 inch diameter plates are imprinted with the Maynard Centennial Medal logo, as well as images of Maynard landmarks - Old Brick School, First Town Hall, First Fire…

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Centennial plate, celebrating the 1971 Maynard Centennial. The plate is cream and blue with a gold edging. Images of Maynard landmarks are imprinted on the inner section of the plate.

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In August 1970 the Maynard Fire Department held their first muster in 40 years. A pre-muster dance was held at the Elks hall sponsored by the Brothers of the Brush and the Centennial Belles.

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A raffle ticket to win a Centennial Quilt with the drawing on July 4, 1971. The Quilt was made by Lin-Con Belles. It was all hand sewn with over 1500 pieces. There were over 600 hours invested in the lay-out, cut, and the sewing. The size was 81 x…

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At a "Brothers of the Brush" meeting, Hazel Genest (of the Centennial Belles) showed up to draw the raffle ticket from a hat held by Bill Robinson.

Note Bill Robinson's attire includes the Centennial Tie, his "Centennial Sheriff" badge, and his…

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Two plastic, foldable rain hats with red carrier. It has "Maynard Centennial, 1871-1971" imprinted on the cover of the carrier.

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A short summary of hotels that operated in Maynard. This research was incorporated into a monograph on hotels (see Relation below)

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Picture #1: Top, left to right seated around table:
Dorothy Hannon '21, Irene Canty, Ralph Sheridan '16, Stanley Ward '21, Eve Ward, Ruth Grose '22, Grace Duggan '22, Elizabeth Stuckert '22, Mary Smith '22

Photo #2: Ruth Alving '54, Herbert…

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Four Centennial Ribbons issued to Guest and Committee, dated July 4, 1971. Philip Bohunicky was the Chairman and Chief Marshall of the Parade during the Centennial celebrations.

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