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Historic Gavel - 1950

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Title

Historic Gavel - 1950

Description

This gavel is made from "original material" from the White House, Washington, DC. The material was removed while remodeling during the Truman Administration (1945-53). Some of this wood material was sent to Mr. James B. Farrell by Congressman Philbin. Mr. Farrell had the gavel made and presented it to Mr. Philip Wilson, Town Moderator. Mr. Wilson used it during his twenty years as Moderator, until his retirement in 1967. He returned the gavel to Mr. Farrell, who in turn presented it to the Maynard Historical Society.

Date

1950

Contributor

Mr. Philip A. Wilson
Mr. James B. Farrell

Identifier

1999.193

Format

10.5" L.

Artifact Item Type Metadata

Materials

Wood, metal band.

Condition

Good.

Storage

AB82
SU4-3