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William McGarry and Jack Punch at the Powder Mills
American Powder Mills
1st photo: Smokeless Powder Mill - 1910 Jack Punch
2nd photo: Black Powder Mill - 1913 William McGarry
2nd photo: Black Powder Mill - 1913 William McGarry
Views of the Powder Mills - ca 1900
Three photos with a view of the Powder Mills. Two photos with Walter Larkin at the Powder Mills.
Two Padlocks
The antique heart-shaped lock was made by William Bohannan Co. with an 1879 Patent . It has an attached chain.
Both padlocks were used in the American Powder Mills Co. on their sheds.
Both padlocks were used in the American Powder Mills Co. on their sheds.
Scenes of the Army-Navy "E" Award Presentation - 1943
American Powder Division
see 1999.956 for information on the presentation and award.
Scene at the Powder Mill - ca 1900s
American Powder Mills
Machine shop, carpenter shop, and old office at the powder mills. Water gate to wheel mills, early 1900s.
The building in the center with the chimney is still standing with the latest renovation taking place in 2011 for commercial use.
The building in the center with the chimney is still standing with the latest renovation taking place in 2011 for commercial use.
Program for the Presentation of the Army-Navy "E" Award - 1943
American Powder Division
American Cyanamid & Chemical Corporation
Maynard, Mass.
The "E" or Excellence Award was given to plants for outstanding contribution to the war effort. About 5% of the plants in existence during WWII received the award.
Master of Ceremonies: Harold J. Morgan
Greetings of the Community: George A.…
Master of Ceremonies: Harold J. Morgan
Greetings of the Community: George A.…
Haying at the Powder Mills - ca 1900
American Powder Mills
The Powder Mills owned over 400 acres with the various mills separated on the property for safety reasons.
File folder for the Powder Mills
American Powder Mills
Pratt's Powder Mills
The Acton Powder Mills
The American Powder Company
The American Cyanamid and Chemical Company
The file contains various histories and papers related to the origin and operation of the Mills. It also contains newspaper clippings of the explosions that occurred over the years.
Employees of the Powder Mill - 1910
American Powder Mills
l to r
Standing: William McGarry, Jack Carey
Seated: Lee Donahue
Standing: William McGarry, Jack Carey
Seated: Lee Donahue
Dead Shot Stencil
A stencil used on "Dead Shot" products marketed by the American Powder Co. in Maynard, MA.
Dead Shot Powder Advertising Sign
An advertising sign for the Powder Mills "Dead Shot Powder" product. This powder was manufactured by the American Powder Company at it's mills in Acton and Maynard.
Collection of American Powder Mills Stencils
Five stencils used to mark cases and bundles at the American Powder Mills.