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Centennial Monograph: Gypsies in Maynard
From the late 1890s to about 1920 a band of Gypsies regularly set up camp on the outskirts of town.
Centennial Monograph: Little Known Organizations
In the early days of Maynard's history three organizations sprang up (which we have little information on): "Congress of Friends", "Order of Alfredians", and "Nashoba Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men".
Centennial Monograph: First National Cooperative Association of Maynard
A small Finnish cooperative that was born out of a political differences with the United Coop. It operated for about 2 decades.
Centennial Monograph: Chautauqua Circuit
Chautauqua was a traveling adult education and social movement in the United States, highly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It came to Maynard starting in 1917 and continued through 1929.
Centennial Monograph: Carnivals and Circuses
Before entertainment was available at the push of a button, the arrival of a carnival or circus in town would bring a little bit of excitement to quiet town life.
Centennial Monograph: The First Lodge in Maynard
The International Order of Good Templars, who promoted total abstinence from alcoholic beverages, had a lodge in Assabet Village, prior to Maynard's incorporation.
A Tribute to James Farrell
James Farrell was a frequent contributor and speaker in the nascent years of the Maynard Historical Society. He passed away in 1968, four years shy of the Centennial celebration he helped shape.
Centennial Monograph: The Finnish People in Maynard
A historical summary of Finnish immigrants arriving in Maynard and their wide-ranging impact on the town.
Centennial Monograph: Glenwood Cemetery
A chronology of the Glenwood Cemetery from its coincident start with the town in 1871 through 1950.
Centennial Monograph: Pool Rooms
A place for unsavory characters or a home for skilled players? The pool (billiards) rooms have a an interesting history that intersects with the multi-national growth of the town at the turn of the 20th century.
Centennial Monograph: The Battle of the Bottle
An account of the turbulent interplay of alcohol, the Temperance movement and Prohibition in Maynard.
Centennial Monograph: Ruth Trent - Cousin to Abraham Lincoln
Mrs. Ruth Trent, 1822-1918, was a cousin to President Abraham Lincoln and a resident of Maynard for some time.
Centennial Monograph: Dance Organizers
In the days before the canned entertainment of radio and television, people created their own diversions - and dances were immensely popular.
Bluine
The Great Washing Bluing and Purifier
A packet of bluing used to whiten clothes. It was manufactured in Concord Junction at 30 Beharrell St.
Mill Clock Tower
Two note cards depicting the Maynard Mill clock tower. Design is by Light Dance Images, by Bonnie McGrath, Acton, MA.
Herbarium and Plant Descriptions - 1899
A collection of 62 pressed plants (flower, stem, leaf, seed} with their descriptions, all found in Maynard. The plants where collected between April 22 and June 10, 1899.
Shown is Cornus florida, Flowering Dogwood
Shown is Cornus florida, Flowering Dogwood
Miss Gibbie Gault
Book was the property of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Maynard, Massachusetts. This edition contains the inscription: "Miss Clara Binks, Christmas 1916".