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Admiral William T. Sampson
The Hero of Santiago during the Spanish-American War. He was the guest of the Town of Maynard during Merchants' Week, May 14-19, 1900 (see 1999.2899).
Merchant's Week Programme May 14 -19, 1900
Maynard, Mass.
The businessman put on a merchant week program that attracted patrons and prominent leaders from the nearby towns. Each day had a theme: Genealogical Day, Historical Day, Rear Admiral Sampson Day, Educational Day, Commonwealth Day, Firemen's Day. …
Genealogical Day Exercises Program - May 14, 1900
Maynard Merchants' Week
The program of events/speakers for Genealogical Day during the 1900 Merchants Week. Search "Merchant Week" (1999.2899) to view entire week program.
Maynard Junior Police - Merchant's Week - 1900
As part of Merchants Week boys dressed as police were on hand to escort Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, the "Hero of Santiago", when he visited Maynard on May 16, 1900. He was presented with a shuttle from the Assabet Mills.
l to r: Harrison…
l to r: Harrison…
Salute to Rear Admiral Sampson - 1900
Two sepia photos. As part of Merchants Week, boys and girls dressed as Marines, were on hand to greet Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, the "Hero of Santiago", when he visited Maynard on May 16, 1900. He was presented with a shuttle from the Assabet…