64 20 8497 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/68b5c4e8082824a81e8e40a319bee2bd.jpg 3a1b15c8e559ddb8c405863f0d900803 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/075b625bdc1c8d1d83a1bda4901f5767.jpg 5e292a3517caf2770f1000cf3f3da560 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Wood, ivory; 36"L. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Good. Storage Location in the archive AB116 SU8-1 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 Ivory Handled Cane Description An account of the resource Owned and regularly used by James J. Morgan, a prominent citizen of the Town of Maynard from its early days. Mr. Morgan was an Overseer at the Assabet Mills, Constable, Superintendent of the John A. Crowe Park for many years. He was active in civic, church, and athletic affairs. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.1193 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Miss Mildred Morgan. cane James Morgan https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/de85a3e14d1bbf8850ef4d597dfe2105.jpg 533246e85caf221c22cf365ca6299a6f 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 Clubs/Societies Description An account of the resource This collection depicts some of the many social organizations that have existed since Maynards inception. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 10 in. Storage Location in the archive PB62 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 Little League Team Photo: The Digits - 1962 Description An account of the resource A team photograph of the Assabet Valley Little League (AVLL) team "The Digits" who were sponsored by Digital Equipment Corporation. Row 1 (front): Bob Wuorio (bat boy) Phil Buscemi, Jr. ? Gerry Richardson Bruce Whitney Alfred Whitney, Jr. Row 2: Mike Zancewicz George Lombardi Richard Bebe ? Jeff Carlton John Lesage ? Larry Quinn Row 3: Jim Richardson (Coach) Arthur Lesage (Manager) Phil Buscemi (Coach) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kathy Colombo Corrigan Identifications by Phil Buscemi, Jr. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.433 Assabet Valley Little League AVLL baseball baseball team CO1968 CO1969 CO1970 DEC Digital Equipment Corporation Little League https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/e53d41996a8bfc1cc2f230af70b9fff6.jpg 974c3200852a26a8c5b950cf5c0376a5 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 Clubs/Societies Description An account of the resource This collection depicts some of the many social organizations that have existed since Maynards inception. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (Maynard Historical Society) Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographic Print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 10 in Storage Location in the archive PB62 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 Little League Team Photo: The Elks - 1952 Description An account of the resource A team photograph of the Assabet Valley Little League (AVLL) team "The Elks" in 1952, named after the team's sponsor: the Maynard Lodge of Elks. Row 1 (front): Buddy Seura John Stefanowicz Ted Kauppi H. Whitney (bat boy) Dick Martino Eric French Row 2: John Downing Ed Hoffman Larry Brooks Swifty Hathaway Frank Defreitas Row 3: Don Thompson Ralph Martino Juggy Goldthwaite Ken O'driscoll Jimmy Brooks Row 4: John Walsh (Manager) Ed Hoffman (Coach) Al Connors (Coach) Alaric French (Score Keeper) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1952 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donated by (and identifications by) Richie Colombo via Kathy Colombo Corrigan Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.432 Assabet Valley Little League AVLL baseball baseball team CO1957 CO1958 CO1959 CO1960 Elks Little League https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/84ebfc4b42466b28f4d23a3a600ebb16.jpg 6c2be773d55ec7d5826a059dabb9dac7 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographic Print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 10 in Storage Location in the archive PB51 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 Paper Boys - 1960 Description An account of the resource Photograph of "Paper Boys", who delivered newspapers to homes, lined up with their wagons for the Sunday newspaper deliveries. The photo was taken on Nason Street in front of the Paper Store ( #34 ) to the right and Johnson's Pharmacy (#30 )on the left. Also visible is the entrance to the Wilson and McCabe Attorney's Office ( #32 ) which resided on the second floor of the building. The "crew" are: Tim Kendra Bob Brooks Frank Lemoine ? Buddy Kizik George Walls Larry Therrian Marty Maria Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donated by (and identifications provided by) Kathy Colombo Corrigan Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.431 CO1966 CO1967 CO1968 Johnson Pharmacy Nason Street newspaper Paper Store https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/4ddd4e9e483f6a9913ce6c34f3293019.jpg bba1f85bfc2d6ad2c61180e4b95dda49 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 Assabet Mills Description An account of the resource Photographs, documents, and artifacts from the Assabet Mills and the American Woolen Company. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collection Manager (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, 7" x 8". Storage Location in the archive VF80 File Folder #6 of 6 Misc. Docs. 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 Title to Comptometer Description An account of the resource A document from Merton Merrick, American Woolen Mills Cashier, that is the Title to the Comptometer. The Comptometer was purchased on May 31, 1934 for $350.00 on behalf of the American Woolen Mills. The purchaser was Merton F. Merrick. Mr. Merrick in turn donated the Comptometer to the Maynard Historical Society in 1975. See also 1999.1496. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-05-29 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Merton Merrick. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.434 1999.1496 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource American Woolen Company, Inc.; NYC, NY. Assabet Mills Merrick office supplies https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/907060ad3561d7677b39e6240a6f108f.jpg 273181d1fc035aee5bbd6fd5f8194419 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 Clubs/Societies Description An account of the resource This collection depicts some of the many social organizations that have existed since Maynards inception. 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 Brass/Enamel 2 x 4 in. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Excellent Storage Location in the archive AB114-2 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 Massachusetts Consistory 33 degree Medal Freemasonry Description An account of the resource W. M. Albert T. Ames former Grand Master 33 degree award. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource C.H. Wallbank Co. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.244 Mason https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/ca3416c8cd9082ed691e7fb72664fcc7.jpg b209dcf511f0c4c961031a93770efd70 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/d84190441127b41f8f87cdef778823d6.jpg 2c4ee8a1bf45d25cb1b0055f5ca1b988 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Twill 2 in. & 3 in. diameter Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Excellent Storage Location in the archive AB114-1 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 American Legion Uniform Patches Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Catherine "Rine" Sofka Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.242 2023.243 American Legion badge patch https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/7b12873e8992ea180c580af09e03ed36.jpg 02474eb58c959a22b1155a8f144761ed Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Twill 2 x 3 in. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Excellent Storage Location in the archive AB114-1 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 Army Special Forces Command Patch Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Catherine "Rine" Sofka Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.240 2023.241 American Legion patch https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/22e2bc5657dd0e754831d3d839b36ad2.jpg d83c32e61f01d9e9df3f68d1c82b5842 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Twill 1.5 x 2 in. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Excellent Storage Location in the archive AB114-1 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 Life Member Cap Patch American Legion Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Catherine "Rine" Sofka Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.239 American Legion patch https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/757135fb219d1a04e2dc296b5e98975c.jpg d7f491dd1fad280fb53a5eca354669af Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Vinyl/Fabric 3 x 4 in. holder; 2.5 in. patch Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Excellent Storage Location in the archive AB114-1 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 Pocket Identification Holder American Legion Description An account of the resource ID holder slides into pocket with American Legion emblem on the outside. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Catherine "Rine" Sofka Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.238 American Legion identification patch https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/eb33adabd00eff7f8530dbce5662ee80.jpg b89df71e964e6e5327260cb702fa90a9 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo print Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 10 in. Storage Location in the archive PB25 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 Michael E. Lynch American Legion Post 235 Description An account of the resource The Maynard Chapter of the American Legion was organized in late November 1919, named the Frank J. DeMars Post 235. Michael Lynch, a decorated veteran of WWI, was elected the first Post Commander. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca 1918 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.237 American Legion commander Frank J. DeMars Post 235 World War I WWI https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/757afb3ed6fcba34c5087b4138ec21cd.jpg b23b2d7449c4467ecfe15539f9813e5f Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Metal; 7.5"D x 5"W x 9.5"H. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Fair. Storage Location in the archive SU8-2 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 Lightning Check Writer Description An account of the resource F. E. Hedman Lightning Check Writer machine. It was designed, as a number of other similar machines were in the early 20th century, to combat what was then considered “one of the gravest and most widespread of all menaces against our nation’s business”—check forgery. [Hedman Manufacturing Company, Chicago Museum] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hedman MFG Co., 1158 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL [Lincoln Park] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Town of Maynard, MA. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.2275 check writer checks office supplies Town of Maynard https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/79584d122ad8b00735ce8d2dcf19e445.jpg 6825fd647c7686ef93cdfe3927c6c763 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/85578e2f6279d74c899ccd4b6c3b2cfb.jpg 66ff6daa7e0a5a98960c0cabb76c57cd 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 Assabet Mills Description An account of the resource Photographs, documents, and artifacts from the Assabet Mills and the American Woolen Company. 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 Metal, glass; 8"H x 6"W x 5"H. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Fair. Storage Location in the archive SU8-2 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 Sangamo Electric Company Meter Description An account of the resource This is a 40 cycle Type H Watthour Meter used in the Assabet Mills. In September 1902, the Assabet Mills provided electric lighting for the towns of Maynard and Acton. It was 40 cycle current. When radio and other electrically operated equipment was first introduced to the town the 40 cycle current presented a problem. This was overcome in 1931 with the advent of the 60 cycle current of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston (now Boston Edison). Up until this time Maynard, MA and Milford, NH were the only places in New England using 40 cycle current. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sangamo Electric Company, Springfield, IL. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca 1902 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Arthur Dawson. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.1263 Assabet Mills electricity https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/9a74c232de526413e0c625a3d80a6444.jpg d5ac95bffa0946134a681641ced36264 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Metal; 8.5” H x 6” W x 5"D . Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Fair. Storage Location in the archive SU8-2 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 Universal Household Scale Description An account of the resource Landers, Frary & Clark Universal household 25 lb. scale was sold in the early 1900s and was made in New Britain, Connecticut. The company was organized as Landers, Frary & Clark in 1862. The firm produced a variety of household products and appliances, including many electric appliances. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Landers, Frary & Clark, New Britain, Connecticut. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca 1900 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Paul Boothroyd. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.236 appliance scale https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/dc567691480ee4f4327d70b0fb95b57a.jpg 2ed59d7d08b90f57b93936dcbda5a490 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Cast iron; 7"D. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Poor. Storage Location in the archive SU8-2 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 Horse Tether Description An account of the resource This type of tether was fastened to a leather strap which in turn was fastened to the harness at the rear of the horse's head. When the wagon stopped this tether was usually dropped to the ground and kept the horse from roaming too far away. The grocery wagons all used them because the driver would have to stop at houses along the way to take orders and then deliver the order later. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Late 19th Century Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Merton Merrick. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.1430 horse Merrick tether https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/b3fe7d6e2804d6f1e3fbc7f6e42ad759.jpg bc3a78623c2ab24512105e4e2da0281e https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/af321eb48204c11b91e981085b19b4c0.jpg 11f92bf11cb7e42d253fecfd224dc2b3 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/cbee3ea0beeb736fa7d3afe828fe934d.jpg c0d4f650d3b79a5eafb227980356dfcc https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/600b0b0ea08ee315d6286534ff34ad6c.jpg e5569d65e9b8581b708afd528acdb2cb Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Metal, glass; light dimensions are: 8” tall x 8” deep x 6.5” wide. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Poor. Storage Location in the archive SU8-2 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 Parker St. Hall Stage Lamp Description An account of the resource A vintage, black stage spot light with the original reflector plate. This lamp was used in the Parker St. Hall. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Taisto Kallio. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1999.1468 lighting Parker Street Hall stage https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/880c4259bb0e9a2b0f6bf101b0169d0a.JPG a8ef43ec8be4476f8c6c0a7703eec289 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Cotton blend Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Good Storage Location in the archive AB35 SU2-4 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.234 2023.235 Title A name given to the resource Dress Gloves and Shoulder Cord American Legion Post 235 Description An account of the resource The single braided should cord and gloves where worn with the dress uniform at the Legion formal events. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Catherine "Rine" Sofka American Legion gloves uniform https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/d3437557182294b88b277ab458949bb0.jpg 98ffbb017fc8ab601bf6219d47d07607 Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Linen or silk? 26 x 32 in. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. poor Storage Location in the archive AB49 SU3-2 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.233 Title A name given to the resource Japanese Company Flag World War II Description An account of the resource The guidon or flag was given to James Mertz by a former Sergeant in the Japanese Army. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca 1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Catherine "Rine" Sofka flag World War II WWII https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/1f137ed8d81307ffbc252d59e3d5722c.jpg a28448e13d60ad95dc365704d3dec51f https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/92380e9405b73fa5cb5bdf82aaca4338.jpg 39500bffa293dbcfcfc5c5bdd3ad6448 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 Wool Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Excellent Storage Location in the archive AB35 SU2-4 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.232 Title A name given to the resource Student Manager Sweater Maynard High School Football Description An account of the resource Benny Sofka wore this sweater as the manager of the football team, 1932 - 1934. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Catherine "Rine" Sofka Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sulco Prospect Knitting Mills Boston football sport shirt sweater https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/67fadedb4dda2cfb988a66c6eb350f30.jpg 5604efe5d58a0216418fff3028e2b96b https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/27c35042b064d18b8c3e62a5998af177.jpg 94cd0436ce6f314308d6cdefc8653b12 https://collection.maynardhistory.org/files/original/a589c750f98a2e6cc749974f1ae8aee6.jpg 346fff8cc1b9c0024c5853c0785d5fbe Artifact A physical object that is not a document, photograph, or other media. Materials Wood and steel; 14"L x 4.5"W x 3"W. Condition An assessment of the condition of the artifact. Fair. Storage Location in the archive SU8-2 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 Half of a Block and Tackle Description An account of the resource Half of a wooden block and tackle tool used for hoisting in barn settings and assorted construction situations. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.231 farm tool