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Title A name given to the resource Town Seal Town of Maynard Description An account of the resource A town seal peel off sticker. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2020.391 emblem seal sticker https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/93971d50e6eb1fece14b8dd3c59bf89a.jpg f8105f493f160bfb9cfb05c0340073c4 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Woody fungus, 2 x 3 ins. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Fair Storage Location in the archive AB18 #5 SU5-1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bracket Fungus Painting - ca1900 Description An account of the resource Painting on the underside of a birch tree bracket polypore by Katie Cullen. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca 1900 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2020.399 birch bracket fungus mushroom painting https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/ca2f28e4beaacd4d4c16c4073062fc11.jpg ec5262ada6ade67e481a096ea2f4ed51 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Plastic and metal, 2 x 3 ins.; three openers Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Excellent Storage Location in the archive AB95 #2 SU5-1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Promotional Letter Opener Samuels Studio Inc. Nynex Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2020.397 2022.18 2024.296 letter letter opener photographer telephone https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/af144c5046d2c6ec9e1a369a4336b7a6.jpg a1505734bdbe249d4d515e864fb72753 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Wood with core pigment, 7 ins. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Good Storage Location in the archive AB96 SU1-2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Promotional Lead Pencil Sanderson's - 6 Nason St. Greeting Cards & Stationery Supplies Description An account of the resource Proprietor was Louise Webster. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource From the estate of Pearl McAuslin Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.2809 pencil stationery write https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/cb52993b9dc057cc96e43323ec30a3ec.jpg 72f72b962256125a69e77e66f1cde6f4 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Wood with core pigment, two pencils, 7 ins. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Good Storage Location in the archive AB96 SU1-2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Promotional Lead Pencil Maplecrest Farm Dairy Maynard, Mass. Description An account of the resource The 1940 Maynard High School football schedule is printed on the pencil. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.3035 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Robert Fleck jr. CO1940 dairy farm high school football schedule Maplecrest Dairy pencil write https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/d3d5c4e5f2cfba111b7992763b89803b.jpg 7ada5959c7763317d580411f6d790b5d Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Wood with core pigment, 6 ins. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Fair Storage Location in the archive AB96 SU1-2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Promotional Lead Pencil Buscemi's Market 179 Main St., Maynard Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ignatz Pileeki Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.2874 market pencil write https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/4401a0b3ee2696b5031ae84a968414d0.jpg 87e2aed99c17d2416ff180d7b6a5e8af Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Cloth, 2 x 6 ins. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Excellent Storage Location in the archive AB16 #3 SU5-1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Participation Award - 1984 18th Annual Maynard Christmas Parade Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2020.392 award Christmas parade ribbon https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/e7212d5235ebf2b68e0293eff7f64dca.jpg 38867e340fbb1e3c5bb94c34b2244a0d Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Plastic, 5 1/2 in. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Excellent Storage Location in the archive AB96 SU1-2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Promotional Ball Point Ink Pen J &M Video Productions Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2020.394 ball point ink pen video write https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/e3d2fbafc719b50b73506171d3f92d57.jpg a570ab20ecc65be4ed000b777a0c6a68 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Plastic, two pens, 6 ins. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Excellent Storage Location in the archive AB96 SU1-2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Promotional Ball Point Ink Pens Century 21 Classic Properties 42 Summer St., Maynard Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Paul Boothroyd Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2020.389 2020.393 ball point ink pen realtor write https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/7ff5b2dc8c89994ef9b486b7b780f510.jpg 1d6acdbd0ce13a9e710682f6b57c98a2 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Plastic and metal, 5 ins. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Good Storage Location in the archive AB96 SU1-2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Promotional Ball Point Ink Pen H. W. Martin Insurance Agency 11 Nason St., Maynard Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Elizabeth Schnair Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.1227 ball point ink insurance pen write https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/b8fd52df7eee0d7a3654eb23692ba070.jpg d0780449b0be99abe6b9120b59c52349 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Plastic and metal, 5 ins. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Fair Storage Location in the archive AB96 SU1-2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Promotional Ball Point Ink Pen John C. King Insurance Agency 74 Main St., Maynard Description An account of the resource John C. King started the agency in the early 1900's. It was taken over by his son Howard and later absorbed by the Volunteer Insurance Agency. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Elizabeth Schnair Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.2873 ball point ink insurance pen write https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/1e55396cefc2b50e27a759caa5cd0ad3.jpg 80d66da16891a66483525ddef7d37a5a Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Two cardboard boxes, 3/8 x 2 x 3 ins. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Fair Storage Location in the archive AB18 #2 SU5-1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Satina Ironing Aid Description An account of the resource Two boxes, one unopened. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca 1950 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Eva. B. Tucker Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.2568 1999.2569 iron starch https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/333f8fe9ca24ddede5a07a447e26c506.jpg 535ec65454347c84ddabf74688e7efe8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Schools Description An account of the resource All about education in Maynard: schools, yearbooks, sports. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Cloth patch, 3 x 5 ins. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Good Storage Location in the archive AB16 #3 SU5-1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Maynard High School Patch Description An account of the resource The Roman Numerals read as 1971. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2020.395 insigna letter patch https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/81bbe8344f3b85ecdb95bc10ec591312.jpg f2a909bfdb5c622d02ef642fe327b544 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/aaeaf6a584e464eddc705adc2aa8b77c.jpg d6538120684249a440e715bab5fadf5d Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Magnetized vinyl, 3 1/2 x 4 ins; 2 x 3 ins. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Excellent Storage Location in the archive AB89 SU4-4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Promotional Magnetic Stickers Century 21 Classic Properties Description An account of the resource Two refrigerator magnets advertising the real estate company. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Paul Boothroyd Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2020.396 2020.398 magnet Nynex realtor refrigerator https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/87cb5d691c26e8563887b642a5a02738.pdf 18a212a7631f671ca2bf5bb6aefd7911 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Monographs Description An account of the resource The Maynard Historical Society has a growing collection of monographs. Monographs, by nature, are focused and detailed research on a single topic (places, people, events, etc.) Many of these monographs, especially by guest authors outside of the Society's research team, contain personal anecdotes and details of life in town during their lifetime. In the years preceding the 1971 Centennial of Maynard the rather new Maynard Historical Society gathered a series of monographs on a wide variety of topics. 96 papers, written by primarily by Birger Koski and Ralph Sheridan, plus a number of "guest" authors, many of these were read at Historical Society meetings in the late 1960's and then became source material for the 1871-1971 History of Maynard book written for the Centennial of the Town. Monographs from that project are titled as a "Centennial Monograph", Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Various Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Maynard Historical Society, et. al. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Various Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1800-current Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Text Any textual data included in the document. Worker's Associations to protect and augment economic benefits and conditions go way back to the eighteenth century in America. However, these until after the Civil War, were individual attempts in single factories and plants to better their plight. The 1870's brought the Knights of Labor into being in the mine-fields of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The members of this union wore mostly immigrant Irish. With the old country blood still fresh in their veins, they gave the mine-owners the same medicine that was meted out to them: tar and feathers, assassinations, terror in all its forms. By the mid-eighties the new American Federation of Labor absorbed the remnants of this organization representing the largest labor group until the advent of the Committee for Industrial Organization (C.I.O.) in the mid 1930's. Source material prior to 1900 being missing, we can only conjecture that Maynard and the Assabet Manufacturing Company had its share of labor turmoil. With the advent of the American Woolen Company on the scene in 1899 and the feverish industrial activity ensuing from this giant of the textile industry, the war between the Maynard wage earners and the only industry started in earnest. However, the power of the company was such, that for 80 years it was able to keep at bay the unions that came and went, doling out pittances only. The composition of the labor force in the mill, being of many national strains, freshly immigrated from the old country, speaking only their own language, militated against the unions becoming powerful enough to deal as equals with the employer. The skilled workers were the first to organize. The spinners, according to the newspaper article of Jan. 31, 1902, had been organized under the management of Assabet Mfg. Co., have been reorganized now on a local basis to deal with the new management. The loom-fixers, mule-fixers, mule-spinners, weavers, all organized during the ensuing decade either as independent or part of the A.F.L. The spinners, 60 of them, struck on Jan. 17, 1902 for extra pay for overtime, causing the entire mill (1000 employees) to close. President Wood and Superintendent Hinchcliffe agree to union demands after threatening to move work to the other mills. A year later, Jan. 9, 1903, the spinners (118 of them) leave again complaining the $10.44 they earn a week is not enough. Company agrees to union demands of $12.00 a week after a 5 day strike. Union Committee was composed of G. Morris, John H. Murray, Joseph Sales, Sylvester Sullivan, Thomas Beck, Archie Stoddard. Jan 16, 1903: the spinners and loom-fixers join the Marlboro labor Council and the A. F. of L. Installation of officers on Jan 27, 1905 of the loom-fixers has Jesse Porter, President; Edward Titley, Vice-President; Joshua Edward, Secretary; John H. Maley, Recording-Secretary; John McDonald, Doorkeeper; Henry Connors, Sergeant. Work stoppages occurred sporadically in the unskilled departments during these years but without an organization to back them, were short-lived. April 14, 1911: the Finn operatives hold a meeting at Music Hall with both Finnish and English speakers. The cause for this meeting had to do with the recent strike among strippers, which resulted in the Finns being fired and Poles replacing them. March 9, 1913: a newsnote tells of the loom-fixers and Mule-fixers combining in one union. A little social life enters into the drab life of the spinners for on May 9, 1913, a Concert and Ball is held with Collins Orchestra playing. Dec.19, 1913: the mule-spinners, local 787, have installation of officers at Odd Fellows Hall. Jan. 9, 1914: loom-fixers, local 401, install officers: President, John Webster; Vice-President, Harry Hargreaves; Fin.Secretary, George Waterhouse; Treasurer, Jeremiah Kelley; Recording-Secretary, George Siswick; Conductor, John McDonald; Warden, Joseph Rollinson; Trustees, John Maley, Felix Rainville, George Siswick. Aug, 7, 1914 finds the loom-fixers, spinners and weavers meeting at Parker Street Hall to plan for Labor Day parade to Crowe Park. This was the first labor Day celebration by organized labor in Maynard continuing annually through 1919. Led by the Imatra Band with Marshal Bernard Garrigan and Nicolai Katava as standard bearer, 3OO union members marched. The loom-fixers had the above mentioned officers leading them: The spinners by President Thomas Brock; Vice-President Pat Lanigan; Fin-Secretary, Charles Spence; Recording-Sec, Ernest Thane; Treasurer, Ed Woodridge. The Weavers by President, Oscar Grondahl; Vice-President, Hjalmar Weckstrom; Secretary, Arthur Lindfors; Treasurer, Hannes Lahti, Conductor, Mitti Autio. A ball game, track and field events, speeches against the 54 hour week and music kept the 1000 people occupied. Nov. 13, 1914 the Central Labor Union holds meeting at Parker Strett Hall and Hibernian Hall for the purpose of organizing all textile workers into the A.F.of L. From this flowed the organization of the sewers (Dec. 4, 1914), spoolers and drawing-in-girls (Dec. 18, 1914) and the burlers. The carpenters local No. 1418 hold monthly meetings at Cannons Hall (Aug.13,1915) Aug 18,1916: the fulling dept and the picker room (mostly Polish) refuse to work during noon hour. Although unorganized they struck and Superintendent Drechsler shuts down mill. 600 poles meet and organize into Polish Local of the A.F.L. The english-speaking local is composed of dry-finish, wet-finish, picker room, card-room and shipping room. Dry and wet finish union leaders were Fred Palmer, vice- president; fin-secretary, Pat McGrath; Treasurer, Jesse Billet; Recording-Secretary, C.E .Greenhalge. The A.F.L. organizer gets the men back to work while negotiations are taking place - adjustments are made but no wage increase. The newspaper reports that the second hands made workers bring vegetables to them plus pay them for their jobs. The same reports says the Italian and Polish women being organized. An interesting side-light on inner union strife came out on Sept. 8, 1916 with John Golden, International President of the United Textile Workers, A.F.L. joins the Maynard mule- spinners local 787, as his own local in Fall River has seceded from the union. Oct. 6, 1916: the sewers local officers are Miss Katie Powers, Martha Parker, Margaret Leyden, Eva Tucker, Mary Driscoll and Mrs. Margaret May. Oct.27, 1918: delegates to the National Convention are Thomas Breck, Joseph Parkin, Andy Hautamaki, Mrs. Catherine Lyons and Miss Mary Driscoll. Dec. 8, 1916: officers of the dry finish and shippers are William Brindley, Ed McManus, Ed Ryan, Pat McGrath, Michael Kane and Thomas Fowler. Dec. 8, 1916: officers of drawers, spoolers, dressers local are Thomas Smith, Esther Emanuelson, Mrs. Emily Bamford, Miss Catherine Wilder, Herbert Usher, Alice White and Hazel Callahan. After the first world war, Feb. 7, 1919 the textile union demand was for the 8 hour day, 48 hours a week and time and a half for overtime. The company accepted this but as the company was only on a 4-day week it didn't make to much difference. The union committee was Bernard Garrigan, Thomas Smith and Bert Smith. This was the beginning of a turbulent decade and a half in labor relations: good times, bad times, both reacted on the weakness and strength of the local unions. On top of this, the division between the conservative and radical union members was so deep that American Woolen had no difficulty in keeping both in line. Feb. 11, 1919: several hundred people gather on Glendale Street for a mass meeting to hear speakers talk on labor troubles in Lawrence. $200 was raised for Lawrence strikers. Apr. 18, 1919: another meeting took place on Walnut Street. May 9, 1919: organizers are reported in town to organize a separate union from the United Textile Workers. May 23, 1919: American Woolen gave a 15% raise to mill employees - this was negotiated by the U.T.W. in February of that year when the 8 hour day was negotiated. This belated raise apparently was given then to strengthen the U.T.W. as against the new radical union being organized. The U.T.W. was weak it this period for a news note of Sept. 1919 tells of the Labor Day parade to Crowe Park in which only the spinners union with a platoon of police and the Imatra and National Bands were present - no Polish or Finnish unionists present. Two months later Nov. 21, 1919 seven hundred weavers walk out in protest against working with non-union weavers. President Golden of the U.T.W, comes into town for discussions. Agent Drechsler of the company says U.T.W. wants a closed shop which the U.T.W. denies - it only wants the alleged non-union members (who are members of the new radical Amalgamated Textile Workers Union) to join the U.T.W. The company declares that it cannot do this - that 3000 employees will be out of work consequently. 200 members of the Amalgamated meet in Polish Hall on Parker Street - they are still at work. They insist that the U.T.W. wants to destroy the Amalgamated and the walk-out was for that purpose. The company refused to negotiate with the national officers of the U.T.W. (Nov. 28, 1919) the weavers remain out, but the rest of the U.T.W. locals remain in until laid off. The spinners meet (Nov. 21, 1919) and decide that spare spinners can only get work by reporting every morning to see if a regular spinner is out. Dec. 5, 1919 news note reports that agent Drechsler decides to keep mill open. The article indicates that the company's purpose is to break the union movement by keeping the two unions at each others throats. The weavers committee was composed of Edwin Carleton, Frank Parks, Francis Johnstone and Henry Slyvert. The company by O.C. Drechsler and Edwin Toop. Actually only 45 weavers belong to the Amalgamated Textile Workers and 616 to the United Textile Workers. Arthur Siipola was the local head of the Amalgamated (Dec.19,1919) The Weavers strike ended after six weeks with concessions by both company and the U.T.W. (Dec. 26, 1919) The co-called non-union weavers were segregated onto the first floor of No. 5 mill; the company recognized the U.T.W. national officers; the union did not demand the closed shop. All in all, the company, by having two antagonistic unions, was the winner of that ball game. The Amalgamated continued to organize and meet but on Mar. 5, 1920 a meeting at Polish Hall on Parker Street was broken up by chief of police Binks and union literature was confiscated. The civil liberties union entered this case as it was a flagrant abuse of police power. On May 7, 1920 the Amalgamated demanded a 44 hour week and a 50% raise in wages with the implied threat that if these were not forthcoming it would close the woolen departments and wet finishing departments causing the whole mill to close. The company countered with an offer of 17½% raise. The U.T.W., which controlled at this time other departments, was happy and the anticipated strike did not materialize as the Amalgamated would have needed the support of the U.T.W. membership. Also, hard times were starting again. Starting in 1922 the fortunes of both unions was at a low level until 1931. The Amalgamated disappeared by the end of that year. The U.T.W. held various organizational meetings during those years but remained weak and ineffectual. Feb. 10, 1922: the sewers tried to reorganize. Mar. 24, 1922: U.T.W. holds mass meeting in Coop Hall with Finnish and English speakers. July 31, 1925: seven hundred meet at Crowe Park for a U.T.W. mass meeting with President Francis Johnstone presiding - wage cuts the issue. The spinners and weavers complain they have been on short time for 6 months - 2 days a week. Weekly meetings were held that year with different departments but nothing seemed to have come of it. Feb. 17, 1928: another organizing campaign was started by the U.T.W. Mar. 16, 1928 an audience of 300 at Coop Hall heard Thomas Ragan, organizer, Joe Bozck in Polish and John Hill in Finnish. Spinners union objects to 10 hours day for women. Aug. 3, 1928: the U.T.W. holds field days at Voses Park with the United Concert Band for music. Oct. 19, 1923: Maynard Textile Council holds benefit dance at Waltham St. Hall for New Bedford strikers - an appeal being made for women's and children's clothing - Francis Johnstone to be contacted as receiver. Mar. 1, 1929: Maynard Textile Council was organized with 7 delegates each from three local unions - Thomas Brock, President; Francis Johnston, Vice-President; Mrs. Albert White, Secretary; and Harold Haskell as Treasurer. Oct. 31, 1930: local 771, Maynard Textile. Council held a mass meeting at Parker St. Hall. By Feb. 27, 1931 the situation had deteriorated to such an extent with the U.T.W. wringing its hands for the past 10 years with every wage cut and working condition worsened, that the new National Textile Workers Union, James P. Reid, organizer, was able to call a strike of the weavers. The demands were: return of 12½% wage cut which was taken in Maynard only which the Maynard Textile Council U.T.W. had agreed to; end of the efficiency system whereby stop watches and pencil tapping of employees' movements were recorded; return of the of the 10% bonus for night work. The company disagrees, so by the following week (Mar. 6, 1931) 500 pickets surrounded the mill. The company then confers with the U.T.W., agreeing to its terms of: "efficiency" out; and U.T.W. and company to discuss any changes in conditions and wages. This forces the smaller National Textile Workers Union to call off its strike with only partial demands met. Next, we hear on Nov. 10, 1933 the U.T.W. in the person of Horace Riviera, holds a meeting at Parker St. Hall with 150 present to organize one big industrial union - no more craft unions. Another meeting follows on Dec. 1, 1933 at the same place. By Sept. 7, 1934 a general strike of all textile workers throughout the nation takes place and 1700 Maynard workers are with them. By Sept. 28, 1934; the strike is over and the mill resumes operations. Wages and conditions, union recognition were the points struck for. The officers elected by the industrial union were: President, William Hill; ???? ????; Vice-Presidents, Thomas Maley, Tony Colombo, William Kitowicz; Sec-Treasurer, Charles Spence; Recording-Secretary, John O'Leary; Conductor, John Moynihan. By Oct. 6, 1939 the mill workers voted at a national labor board election, 1095-1004 to organize into the C.I.O. United Textile Workers Union. The Jan 10, 1941 list of officers of local 140 were: Re-elected President, John O'Leary; Vice-President, Lester Cowles; Sec.-Treasurer, Miss Gladys Mikijaniec; Recording-Secretary, Miss Ann White; Trustees, Robert Robblee, Elmer Mattson, Ben Bundalavich. March 7, 1941: the local signed a 2 year no-strike or lock-out agreement, 10% increase in wages, minimum wage 40 cents an hour. July 16, 1942: the union votes to buy a $1000 War Bond and $100 monthly thereafter. Officers at this time: President John O'Leary; Vice-President Everett Sarvela; Sec.- Treasurer Gladys Mikijaniec; Rec.-Secretary Ann L. White; Trustees Elmer Mattson, John Robblee, Barney Bondelevitch; Sergeant Wilfred Riley, This section of the paper concerning the union at American Woolen Mill be concluded after we have done additional research on the post second world war period. American Woolen closed shop in Maynard 1949-50, so the union disappeared at the same time. We think that (in) reading in chronological order the ups and downs of the labor unions in American Woolen, in retrospect, there can be no disagreement with the statement that if the workers for 50 years could have gotten united and not allowed themselves to be divided by mutual hostilities and by the company, that Maynard and its people today would be much wealthier, healthier and happier. If we retrace ourselves now, there were a few news notes concerning other union activity in Maynard: Nov. 8, 1901: Bartenders local holds dance. Mar. 2, 1906: Carpenters union admits 9 members and discusses demands to be made of contractors. Dec. 19, 1913: Edgar Crannel, Secretary local 21, Marlboro, Cigar makers is in town to boost union label. Aug. 13, 1915: Carpenters local 1418 is holding monthly meetings at Masonic Hall. Aug. 11, 1916: Carpenters union elects Sid Laffin, John Comeau, Thomas Tierney, Dan Dwyer, Dan Colbert, Nelson Roeder, Frank Prue, Adile Crook, Nelson Roeder, Walt Whitman. Apr. 18, 1919: Maynard telephone operators strike. Local 12-A, six operators in Maynard out. Demands are: 1st: six months of service $6.50 week, balance of year $10.; 2nd: to fifth year $11, maximum to be $12, asking $6 weekly increase. Every now and then the barbers used to organize, we have been told, but it did not last. Sept. 14, 1934: Lovell Bus Lines unionized but John Lovell refused to bargain with the amalgamated association of street and electrical employees of America, local 1084. All dates from the Maynard News. Read at the November 1967 meeting of the Maynard Historical Society B.R.Koski Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Centennial Monograph: Organized Labor in Maynard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019.255 Description An account of the resource With a textile mill as the center of employment (and economic power) for the first 75 years of Maynard's existence, it is not surprising that labor unions were deeply threaded through those years as well. A detailed chronology of labor unions in Maynard. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Birger Koski Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967-11 American Woolen Company Finnish labor labor union Maynard Textile Council monograph Polish Union United Textile Workers https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/cef5c36f34f0a35132b6fa46fd0cade8.pdf abf117d4a6eee1ccfa46f0562c9f50b7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Monographs Description An account of the resource The Maynard Historical Society has a growing collection of monographs. Monographs, by nature, are focused and detailed research on a single topic (places, people, events, etc.) Many of these monographs, especially by guest authors outside of the Society's research team, contain personal anecdotes and details of life in town during their lifetime. In the years preceding the 1971 Centennial of Maynard the rather new Maynard Historical Society gathered a series of monographs on a wide variety of topics. 96 papers, written by primarily by Birger Koski and Ralph Sheridan, plus a number of "guest" authors, many of these were read at Historical Society meetings in the late 1960's and then became source material for the 1871-1971 History of Maynard book written for the Centennial of the Town. Monographs from that project are titled as a "Centennial Monograph", Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Various Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Maynard Historical Society, et. al. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Various Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1800-current Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Text Any textual data included in the document. Toward the end of the Nineteenth Century, there was a steady and remarkable growth in the Polish population of Maynard. Their first spiritual guide and protector was a Father Frug, a curate at St. Bridget's. It was he who first suggested that they establish their own Parish, which they did. About 1912 William Cardinal O'Connell appointed Father Jablonski as their Pastor. All services were conducted at the Mother Church St. Bridget's. However, as time went on, there was a great desire among the Polish people to acquire a separate church. In 1926 Father John S. Dziok, now Monsignor Dziok of Hyde Park, was the second Pastor. At this time St. Casimir's Parish purchased the Power Station at the car barns on Great Road. Thanks to the personal efforts and toil of the hardy and faithful parishioners the building' was remodeled into a church. It was built to accommodate 360 people, with an additional 50 in the choir. Placed under the patronage of St. Casimir, the church was blessed on November 12, 1928 by the Right Rev. Richard Haberlin as a personal representative of his Eminence William Cardinal O'Connell. In 1932 the first Confirmation was conferred by His Excellency Bishop J. B. Peterson D. D. By 1937 St. Casimir's had acquired a Rectory. In 1939, after 13 years of dedicated work among his parishioner Father Dziok left Maynard to take up his duties at St. Hedwig's, Cambridge, Mass. His successor, Father William Maciaszek came here from Lowell, where he served as curate at Holy Trinity in that city. In 1940 the Children of Mary Sodality was established. In 1945 Father Maciaszek left St. Casimir's. His successor was Rev. Francis S. Miaskiewicz D. C. L. the fourth and present Pastor. He was ordained in 1937. He studied at the Catholic University of America , specializing in Canon Law, and minoring in Social Work. In 1940 he received his Doctorate. He served at St. Aiden's, Brookline and as Administrator at Holy Trinity in Lowell, Mass, In 1952 the 40th Anniversary of the Parish was observed with a Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving on Nov. 11 and a Parish Reunion and Dance on Nov. 15. In 1962 the Parish assisted in the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the Ordination of their Pastor, "Father Frank". The Holy Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated on Sunday, May 27, followed by a banquet at Monaco's Ten Acres. More than 800 people attended. St. Casimir's also observed the Golden Jubilee of its existence in 1962. On this occasion the Parish made liberal donations Cardinal's Charity Fund, and to the Parish's pet charity project, Czestochowa at Hyde Park. Thousands of dollars were donated at this time also by individuals and families for the enrichment of the Parish Church. Since 1945 materials and improvements included Church kneelers, complete re-roofing of the church and hall, new cross on the top of the Church, carillons and chimes, new marble side Altars, tiling of the entire church, carpeting of the Sanctuary, two complete remodelings of the interior of the church. Many new sacred vessels were acquired. A new dual system of heating was installed, plus a new system of electrification. An addition to the church Hall was constructed, which was completely the result of dedicated parish labor. In 1964 a loud speaking system was installed, a gift of one of the parishioners. Gifts of money are now being donated toward the acquisition of a new altar which will be installed in the near future to conform to the recent changes in the Mass. Storage Location in the archive SU20-4 SU9-4 - original VF57 (5 copies) St. Casimir Church - History/Newspaper Articles Folder #5 of 6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Centennial Monograph: Saint Casimir's Church Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019.254 2024.226 Description An account of the resource The origins and evolution of St. Casimir's church, an offspring of St. Bridget's focused on the Polish community. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Howe Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca 1965 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper, 8.5 x 11 in. Catholic church monograph Polish Saint Bridget Church Saint Casimir Church https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/c4b50d4c76d046b9c10dda986281a573.pdf d43de04d3bd83e9094114b38d2690072 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Monographs Description An account of the resource The Maynard Historical Society has a growing collection of monographs. Monographs, by nature, are focused and detailed research on a single topic (places, people, events, etc.) Many of these monographs, especially by guest authors outside of the Society's research team, contain personal anecdotes and details of life in town during their lifetime. In the years preceding the 1971 Centennial of Maynard the rather new Maynard Historical Society gathered a series of monographs on a wide variety of topics. 96 papers, written by primarily by Birger Koski and Ralph Sheridan, plus a number of "guest" authors, many of these were read at Historical Society meetings in the late 1960's and then became source material for the 1871-1971 History of Maynard book written for the Centennial of the Town. Monographs from that project are titled as a "Centennial Monograph", Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Various Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Maynard Historical Society, et. al. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Various Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1800-current Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Text Any textual data included in the document. By December 1, 1899, the Russians were numerous enough to hold occasional religious services in the vestry of the Congregational Church, so it is a fair assumption that the middle 1890's was the beginning of their immigration into Maynard. There is no data on the number of Russian people in Maynard, but a newsnote on Aug.13, 1913 informs us that a Russian wedding took place on Florida Court with over one hundred people present. Their church was built in 1917 on Prospect Street, December 1, 1899 - Russians hold occasional services in vestry of Congregational Church. Will acquire pastor and hold weekly services. August 15, 1913 - Russian wedding on Florida Court - over 100 present. Russian priest Father Jacob Gregoff. July 30, 1915 - Arthur Coughlan sold plot of land to Archbishop Evedokin Meschersey of New York on Prospect Street. Will be in charge of Jacob Gregorief. September 22, 1916 - New Russian Church being built on Prospect Court. January 3, 1917 - St. Mary's Russian Church to be completed in about two months. Costs about $9500. March 7, 1917 - Russian cooperative store on Summer Street. April 18, 1917 - Russian church held first services. 25O in attendance. October 11, 1918 - Russian pastor dies. January 9, 1920 - Russian church gets new bell. Dedication Rev. John Orsianitsky (formerly Chaplain in the Canadian Army) Dates from Maynard News Storage Location in the archive SU9-4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Centennial Monograph: The Russian People in Maynard Description An account of the resource A very brief summary of Russian immigrants in Maynard from circa 1900-1920. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Paul Kozak Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca 1968 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019.253 immigration monograph Russian Russian Orthodox Church https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/50dc7f72818303b9fcfc5ce97571c3cc.jpg 7291e0fee90429e777f1e5023aee9402 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Co-operative Associations of Maynard Description An account of the resource Artifacts, photographs and documents from the various co-operatives that operated in Maynard from the 1870's to the 1970's. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Lenny Palmer (Maynard Historical Society) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper imprint, 2 in. diameter Storage Location in the archive VF1 SU19-4 International Cooperative Association folder Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource International Co-operative Association of Maynard Official Seal Description An account of the resource The seal is imprinted on paper. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jacob Sawutz Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2020.390 cooperative International Cooperative Association seal https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/8ed5245ca849269275ddb742a88b3be2.jpg 045bab06f9ab7f10adf17db5795b3c74 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Metal, 2 in. diameter Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Good Storage Location in the archive AB17 #4 SU5-1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jarjestyksen Valvoja Badge Maynard, Mass. Description An account of the resource This is a security guard or special police badge for the Finnish Workingman's Organization, T. Y. Taisto. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Helen Ketola Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.2766 badge Finnish Police Department shield