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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.

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(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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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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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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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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mhs-2019.249.pdf
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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Four ribbons given out on Youth Day 1971 during the activities for the Maynard Centennial. They are first, second, third, and fourth place ribbons.

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mhs-2025.207.pdf
A comprehensive scrapbook of the events leading up to the 100th Anniversary of the incorporation of Maynard. Most of the scrapbook are newspaper clippings from the Assabet Beacon but also includes artifacts such as tickets.