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Removal of the Mission Evangelical Church Bell (aka Curfew Bell)
A series of photographs documenting the removal of the bell from the belfry of the Mission Evangelical Congregational Church. This bell was donated to the then Finnish Congregational Church in 1935 by the Mill, where it was used as a 9pm "curfew…
Maynard High School Reunion - Class of 1961
The Maynard High School Class of 1961 celebrated its 58th reunion on June 21, 2019 at the Blue Coyote Restaurant in Maynard. Â As usual, a large number of old friends met up to reminisce and catch up at this "˜mini reunion'. Â Several others stay…
William E. Duckworth
Official Police Pass
A photo of an Official Police Pass for War Emergencies issued to William Duckworth by Police Chief Henry Piecewicz.
St. George's Episcopal Church - ca1950
A pen and ink drawing of the church mounted on a wood block to be hung on a wall.
COLUMBIA - 1937
Knights of Columbus
Bound book of the twelve 1937 magazines published by the Knights of Columbus. Columbia Magazine New Haven, United States Publishing continuously since 1921, Columbia is the official magazine of the Knights of Columbus and offers articles of interest…
Ralph Sheridan Portrait Presentation - ca1998
Presentation of Ralph Sheridan portrait by artist, June Alexandrovich, to Joseph Boothroyd of the Maynard Historical Society.
Monster.com Promotional Automobile
The car was driven at the time Monster was headquartered in the mill.
Public and Private Dance Regulations
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
This notice of regulations hung for many years in the Parker Street Hall.
Class Pin - '07
An initialed M.H.S. class pin. The pin came from Folger, 180 Broadway, NY that was in business in the early 1900s. The initials likely refer to Maynard High School although there were few number of graduates (7) in 1907.
AVA/IVV Event Patch - 1993
The American Volkssport Association, AVA, under the auspices of the International Volkssportverband, IVV, held a walking event in Maynard . The patch was for participants.
Glass Bottles
These old medicine bottles were found at the site of the Turnpike School, now Glenwood Cemetery.
Inkwell
This inkwell fit into the wooden desks used in the Maynard Public Schools. They were only put out during penmanship.
MILLTOWNERS Ram Patch - 1971
The MILLTOWNERS were a male vocal group that performed at the time of the Centennial. They wore this patch on a their vest as part of the costume.
Salo Farm on Parker Street
The house was an original Powder Mill residence. The barn was moved from the former Elmhurst Farm on Great Road. Neither structure is in existence now.
See 2012.337 for a history of the farmland on Parker Street.
See 2012.337 for a history of the farmland on Parker Street.
Parade Scene at Corner of Main and Nason Streets - 1924
The Finnish Socialist held the New England Festival at the Waltham Street Hall and a field day at Fors farm in Stow. This is likely the parade on the way to Stow. The banner in center left of photo translate to "Worker's Party Finnish Socialist…
Middlesex and Assabet Houses
The attached houses where built in 1901 to house mill workers. The location is corner of Main St. and Florida Rd. where Post Office is now located. The wall the woman is sitting on can be seen in front of Amory Maynard House, 145 Main St.