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United Co-operative Society of Maynard
Two copies of a detailed history of the Maynard Cooperative Society (Kaleva Cooperative Association) from its inception in 1906 through 1940. Published in 1941 and written by Frank Aaltonen.
Kaleva Employees
Kaleva Cooperative Association
Five of the employees in front of the new store in 1907.
Later to become the United Cooperative Society.
Later to become the United Cooperative Society.
Kaleva Cooperative Association - ca 1914
United Cooperative Society
54 Main Street
Originally the Cannon's Block, this is where the Kaleva Cooperative Association first opened in January 1907. The dining hall upstalirs opened in 1916. Kaleva later became the United Co-operative Society occupying this site until the 1970's.
International Cooperative Assoc. Corporate Seal Press - 1910
The Association was organized by Polish people in Maynard, with a sprinkling of Lithuanians and Russians. On Jan. 6, 1911 the Coop Association opened for business in Higgins Block, Main Street (next to the Methodist Church). In 1918, it moved to…
Interior Views of the Riverside Co-operative Association
The Riverside Co-operative was located in the current Knights of Columbus building on the corner of Summer and Nason Streets.
Ice Pick
United Co-operative Society
The wood handle ice pick has advertising on the four sides:
1.RCA Victor
2.Gasoline, fuel, coal, coke, grain, bakery, dairy, provisions
3.Co-Op Best Milk and Cream
4. Compliments of United Co-operative Society, Maynard, Mass.
1.RCA Victor
2.Gasoline, fuel, coal, coke, grain, bakery, dairy, provisions
3.Co-Op Best Milk and Cream
4. Compliments of United Co-operative Society, Maynard, Mass.
Getting gas at the Co-op Gas Station
A customer fills up their tank at a Gulf gas station operated by the United Cooperative Society. The station was located at 5 Waltham Street.
Getting gas at the Co-op Gas Station
A customer fills up their tank at a Gulf gas station operated by the United Cooperative Society. The station was located at 5 Waltham Street.
Getting gas at the Co-op Gas Station
A customer fills up their tank at a Gulf gas station operated by the United Cooperative Society. The station was located at 5 Waltham Street.
Getting auto service at the Co-op Gas Station
A car is serviced at a Gulf gas station operated by the United Cooperative Society. The station was located at 5 Waltham Street.
Carl Swanson far right.
Carl Swanson far right.
Getting auto service at the Co-op Gas Station
A car is serviced at a Gulf gas station operated by the United Cooperative Society. The station was located at 5 Waltham Street.
Fuel Storage Tanks Co-op
United Co-operative Society
These tanks were located on Euclid Avenue. Oil sales and delivery was one of the many services offered to the co-op's members.
Fourth of July Parade - 1919
This was a welcome home parade for the men who had served in WWI. The men are marching up Summer Street in front of the Riverside Cooperative building with the library entrance decorated. The windows on the upper floor are the Cooperative Hall.
Financial Report 1918
Kaleva Cooperative Association
United Cooperative Society
A financial report written entirely in Finnish.
File folder for International Cooperative Association
A history of this Polish cooperative presented by B.R. Koski at the Maynard Historical Society in 1969.
Fifty Years of Progress 1907-1957
The Story of the United Cooperative Society of Maynard
A history of the Maynard United Cooperative Society from its inception in 1906 through 1957. Contains facts, names, photos and charts in its 32 pages.
Envelopes - 1938
United Cooperative Society
Two envelopes from the United Cooperative Society, 56-62 Main Street, Maynard, Mass., dated 1938.