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Centennial Monograph: The Finnish People in Maynard
A historical summary of Finnish immigrants arriving in Maynard and their wide-ranging impact on the town.
Centennial Monograph: Glenwood Cemetery
A chronology of the Glenwood Cemetery from its coincident start with the town in 1871 through 1950.
Centennial Monograph: Winter 1920
How the Town of Maynard was affected by the extreme weather in winter 1920.
Centennial Monograph: Maynard in the Great Depression
A historical account of the Great Depression in Maynard written at the time of the 100th anniversary
Centennial Monograph: Finnish Saunas
A history of the Finnish saunas in Maynard
Centennial Monograph: Pool Rooms
A place for unsavory characters or a home for skilled players? The pool (billiards) rooms have a an interesting history that intersects with the multi-national growth of the town at the turn of the 20th century.
Centennial Monograph: The Battle of the Bottle
An account of the turbulent interplay of alcohol, the Temperance movement and Prohibition in Maynard.
Chronology of early Automobiles in Maynard
This is a summary account of how automobiles were introduced in Maynard spanning 1899 to early 1910s
Centennial Monograph: Ruth Trent - Cousin to Abraham Lincoln
Mrs. Ruth Trent, 1822-1918, was a cousin to President Abraham Lincoln and a resident of Maynard for some time.
Centennial Monograph: Dance Organizers
In the days before the canned entertainment of radio and television, people created their own diversions - and dances were immensely popular.
Centennial Monograph: The Swedish People in Maynard
A short account of Swedish people in Maynard.
Bluine
The Great Washing Bluing and Purifier
A packet of bluing used to whiten clothes. It was manufactured in Concord Junction at 30 Beharrell St.
Mill Clock Tower
A black and white photo of the Mill Clock Tower.
Mill Clock Tower
Two note cards depicting the Maynard Mill clock tower. Design is by Light Dance Images, by Bonnie McGrath, Acton, MA.
Herbarium and Plant Descriptions - 1899
A collection of 62 pressed plants (flower, stem, leaf, seed} with their descriptions, all found in Maynard. The plants where collected between April 22 and June 10, 1899.
Shown is Cornus florida, Flowering Dogwood
Shown is Cornus florida, Flowering Dogwood
Miss Gibbie Gault
Book was the property of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Maynard, Massachusetts. This edition contains the inscription: "Miss Clara Binks, Christmas 1916".
Boston and Maine Railroad Systems Local Class Freight Tariffs
A railroad issued chart of the cents of freight per 100 lbs.
Silver Jubilee of St. Bridget's Church - 1919.
A Boston Globe clipping of an article about the Silver (25th) Jubilee of the founding of St. Bridget's Church, January 1919. Rev. J. Albert Crowley, Rev. William F. McGrail, and Rev. john J. Sweeney(Curate of St. Bridget), Rev. Edward F.…
William Joyce
A newspaper clipping showing Mr. William Joyce of Maynard as Paul Revere. He is pictured upon a horse ready for the annual April 19th re-enactment. The article is from the Boston Globe dated April 20, 1974. Mr. Joyce is a member of the National…
Roosevelt School Report Card - 1921
The sixth grade report card of Eino Nyholm, 1921-22, when he attended the Roosevelt School. The teacher was Mabel T. Bliss.