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Two Button Hooks - ca 1900
The hooked-end tool was used to button shoes and spats, up to and into the early 1920's. The closed looped button hook was most likely used to button gloves.
Stop Watch
This stop watch was used by the Tarmo Ac. C. to start the famous six-mile race of the 1930's, which was reactivated for the Maynard Centennial in 1971. An inscription on the back says W. & U.P. Tarmo. Maynard,Mass.
G. Raymond Jones, Jewelry Box
A jewelry box with the G. Raymond Jones logo. Mr. Jones worked for Gutteridge Jewelry for many years and then started his own business in the Reed Block, Nason St. after WW I.
World War I Medallion - 1918
A WW I medallion awarded to Pvt. E. Doherty, Royal Irish Regiment. The inscription reads 1914-1915. Authorised in 1918, the 1914/15 Star was awarded to personnel who saw service in France and Flanders from 23 November 1914 to 31 December 1915, and…
Collection of Souvenir Medals - 1916
Three souvenir medals celebrating Columbus Day 1916. One medal that celebrates the Town of Maynard, Massachusetts.
Elvi Nyholm Diving Medals - 1937
Four diving medals won by Elvi Nyholm, ca 1937. The blue medal was for Junior Championship. Two were for third place each in 1937 & 1940.
Geo. H. Gutteridge Jewelry Box
A jewelry box from the Geo. H. Gutteridge, Watchmaker and Jeweler, Nason Street, Maynard, Mass.
Button/Pin Collection
A button/pin from each of three organizations: Maynard Lodge No.1568; Aid Finland; ARP Women's Defense Corps.
With the advent of World War II, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts established a Massachusetts Women's Defense Corps (MWDC) in May of…
With the advent of World War II, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts established a Massachusetts Women's Defense Corps (MWDC) in May of…
Sweet Caporal Cigarette Card
This was a type of card given with a pack of cigarettes circa 1890. Sweet Caporal cigarettes sold for $.05 a pack of ten. A smoker had to keep inhaling on them or they would go out; not like the type today that burn down to the end. The picture is…
Maynard Fire Department Thanksgiving Eve Ball Badge - 1905
A badge commemorating the 1905 Thanksgiving Eve Ball for the Maynard Fire Department. This badge has a portrait of the Maynard Fire Chief on it, possibly Thomas A. Sweeny.
Maynard Policeman's Badge #3
This badge was worn by William Jones. He was a member of the Maynard Police Department in the early 1907-1913. Mr. jones also served as Selectman 1907-1913.
Albert W. Connors Wing Pins - 1944
Albert W. Connors earned two Army/Air Force Gunner Wing Pins during World War II.
Daniel F. Connors Victory Medal - 1918
The Victory Medal was awarded to Daniel F. Connors, US Navy, on behalf of a grateful town, Maynard, Mass. This award was given to World War I veterans.
Albert W. Connors Air Medal and Ribbons - 1944
The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. It was created in 1942 and is awarded for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.
WW II Sortie List for Sgt. Albert W. Connors - 1944
An Army/Air Force (AAF) verified sortie list of 30 heavy bombardments in which Sgt. Connors participated. These occurred over enemy occupied Continental Europe on dates Nov. 1943 to June 1944. He was a participant in the 384th Bombardment Group H. …
Albert W. Connors AAF Base Unit Card - 1945
A 235th AAF Base Unit Card that authorized Sgt. Albert W. Connors to wear certain ribbons and badges. It is dated January 27, 1945.
Albert Connors 8th Air Force Shoulder Patches - 1944
Three shoulder patches worn by Sgt. Albert W. Connors during WW 2. The Eighth Air Force is a numbered air force of the United States Air Force's Air Force Global Strike Command. The Eighth Air Force is probably the most well known Allied forces of…
Master Parachutist Qualification Badge - 1941
The Parachutist Qualification Badge, commonly referred to as "Jump Wings", is a military badge of the United States Armed Forces. To qualify for the Master Badge an individual must have been rated excellent in character and efficiency and have met…