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Walter Comeau - 1911
Walter was the brother of Leo Comeau. Walter is at the Clinton Dam. Seems to be an early selfie, someone taking a photo of Walter taking pictures.
The Maynard Dramatic Club
l to r
Front: Leo Comeau, Doris Miller, Ralph Smith, Sirkka Leitinen French
Center: ___?, ___?, Mrs. McCurder, ___?, Beatrice Sunderland Jordan
Back: Billy Mann, Lessie McGarry, Walter Denniston, Marion Jones, ___?, Ann Bellows
Front: Leo Comeau, Doris Miller, Ralph Smith, Sirkka Leitinen French
Center: ___?, ___?, Mrs. McCurder, ___?, Beatrice Sunderland Jordan
Back: Billy Mann, Lessie McGarry, Walter Denniston, Marion Jones, ___?, Ann Bellows
The Comeau Family - ca1900
A collection of the Comeau Family photographs from the early 1900's, contained within a green photo album. The Comeau Family lived at 3 Linden St., Maynard, MA. They were an entrepreneurial family who managed a variety of businesses, including an Ice…
Scrap Book kept by Leonard Farrell
This is a 117 page scrapbook kept by Leonard Farrell. There doesn't seem to be any specific order or organization. Articles are carefully date stamped and seem to be in the 1938 -1940 range. Topics range from major events in the town as well as …
School Class Picture - ca1900
Two sepia photos of a school class in Maynard, including two photos of Comeau children. Walter Comeau is pictured in the front row, 7th from the left. Leo Comeau is picture in the front row, 9th from the left.
Others identified:
Ray Sims, Ida…
Others identified:
Ray Sims, Ida…
Peoples Theater
A series of black and white photos of the staff, management, and owners of the Peoples Theater at their Christmas Party in 1951. A note on the back of one of the photos is to Benny Sofka from Bert Lawton. One photo shows the window display next to…
Nason Street School Grade 2 - ca1895
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Front: May Maley, Helen Singer, Gertie Randall, Lizzie McCarthy, Grace Whitney, Hattie Glazer, May Martin, Anna __, Carrie Brown, Ida Moore
2nd: Margaret Farrell, Christina Lynch, Maggie Scully, Ethel Holt, Min Casey, Mary Whalen, Margaret…
Front: May Maley, Helen Singer, Gertie Randall, Lizzie McCarthy, Grace Whitney, Hattie Glazer, May Martin, Anna __, Carrie Brown, Ida Moore
2nd: Margaret Farrell, Christina Lynch, Maggie Scully, Ethel Holt, Min Casey, Mary Whalen, Margaret…
Nason Street School Grade 1 - 1894
Photo taken on front steps of the Nason Street school which burned in 1916 to be replaced by the brick building now on Nason Street.
(l to r)
Front: Herb Usher, Alvin Smith, Eddie Coughlan, Emmet Riley, Bert Mallinson, Leo Comeau, Walter…
(l to r)
Front: Herb Usher, Alvin Smith, Eddie Coughlan, Emmet Riley, Bert Mallinson, Leo Comeau, Walter…
Maynard Grange Lecturer's Program - 1936
An eight page booklet with a list of members, officiers and the program of events for the year 1936.
Maynard Dramatic Club Officers - 1954
A black and white photo of the newly elected Officers of the Maynard Dramatic Club, dated September 16, 1954. They are (l-r) Front Row: Dorothy Hooper, Secretary; Tony Sotrines, President, Leo Comeau, Treasurer, Raymond Van Vorse, Vice President;…
Maynard Dramatic Club Officers - 1946/1947
A black and white photo of the MDC Officers for the Tenth Anniversary year, 1946-1947. They are (l-r): J. Leo Comeau (Treasurer), Frank Primiano (Vice President), Helen Engelhardt (Secretary), and Louis Fava (President). .
Maynard Dramatic Club - 1936-1972
A file folder of listings of plays and their dates of presentation by the Maynard Dramatic Club, 1936-1972. There is a 1971 Assabet Valley Beacon newspaper article written by Helen Mark Ketola that documents the history of the Maynard Dramatic Club.…
Leo Comeau, Boston Globe - 1962
A newspaper write-up about Leo Comeau, the last of the icemen. In the business 55 years. The account appeared in the Boston Globe on January 4, 1962. Leo died in May 1964. (The account was obtained courtesy of Dick Elson, a native of Maynard. Dick…
J. L. Comeau Truck - 1915
Standing in doorway, l to r
William H. Holly, Sr; Herbie Comeau, Eddie Lemoine, Joe Lemoine
Sitting on beams on truck, l to r
Leo Comeau, unknown worker
Holly and Comeau built the stone building in background, still standing on Acton St.…
William H. Holly, Sr; Herbie Comeau, Eddie Lemoine, Joe Lemoine
Sitting on beams on truck, l to r
Leo Comeau, unknown worker
Holly and Comeau built the stone building in background, still standing on Acton St.…
J. L. Comeau Ice - 1965
In 1849 when the Marlboro Branch of the railroad was completed, a large ice house was erected by N.J. Wyeth where the Front Street houses now stand. It was of brick construction and held 40,000 tons of ice which was cut on the mill pond and shipped…
Ice Cutting And Handling Tools - J. Leo Comeau
These were the property of J. Leo Comeau, who was the last of the icemen to make deliveries in town. He delivered ice right up to the day he was stricken in May 1965. He used the apron when carrying the ice.
In 1849 when the Marlboro Branch of…
In 1849 when the Marlboro Branch of…
Golden Sheath Certificate
Golden Sheath Certificate, #25453 issued to Joseph Leo Comeau by the National Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, April 18, 1963
First Prize, Trade Display - 1916
Fourth of July Parade
The Misses Comeau, J. Leo Comeau, driver.
Picture taken in front of the then Methodist Church, corner of Main and Summer Streets.
Picture taken in front of the then Methodist Church, corner of Main and Summer Streets.
Fine Arts Theater - ca. 1950's
Leo Comeau
Leo Comeau is in the straw hat, the keystone cop is unknown. No information available about the nature of the event.
File Folder of Obituaries
A collection of newspaper obituaries of individuals with a Maynard connection .
Armanda Alving, Elsie L. Anderson, Harold Andrew, John Archer, Mrs. John Archer, Joseph Armitage, Elizabeth Axford
Jane McInnes Bain, Jane Bain, Mungo Bain,…
Armanda Alving, Elsie L. Anderson, Harold Andrew, John Archer, Mrs. John Archer, Joseph Armitage, Elizabeth Axford
Jane McInnes Bain, Jane Bain, Mungo Bain,…