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Copy of a presentation to the Maynard Historical Society by David Mark about the Maynard Family and related subjects.

A collection of documents including speeches, newspaper clippings, financial records, letters etc.... relating to the attempt to change the name of the Town from Maynard to Assabet in 1902. The papers were saved by Charles H. Persons former…

Prior to its incorporation in 1871 the Town of Maynard was known as the village of Assabet, after the river that flows through it. At the time of incorporation the name "Maynard" was chosen to honor Amory Maynard, whose mill was the primary source…