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A series of photos of Joan Nyholm (m.Bourne) as a Majorette for Maynard High School.

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A box from the J.J. Newberry Store, 105-107 Main St., Maynard, MA. J.J. Newberry's was an American five and dime store chain in the 20th century. It was founded in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States, in 1911 by John Josiah Newberry (1877–1954).

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The old Jitney Bus was typical rolling stock of the C, M & H bus line that later became the Lovell Bus Line

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A black and white photo of Jimmy King, long time Town of Maynard accountant.

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A leather-bound prayer book belonging to Jimmie Bent, dated Dec. 25, 1867. It was recovered from the Bent House at 95 Summer Street, Maynard.

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Unknown student pointing to the plaque for the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Gymnasium, dedicated to the 35th President of the United States, in Maynard High School.

The plaque includes the quote: "The real key to our national future lies in the young…

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A black and white photo of Irwin Gomberg at a jewelry and watch store at 79 Main St., Maynard. It was named The Village Jewelry Store.

Arthur Gladky was the previous owner, then known as Arthur's Jewelry Store.

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The photo shows the mill and the Mill Street bridge that spans the Assabet River. This was a combined grist, saw and cider mill run by Asa Smith. It was also known as Jewell's Mill and became the place to hear the news or local gossip. Spindles and…

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A courtesy thermometer advertising the Jerry Lynch Package Store, 48 Main St., Maynard, Mass, Phone #47. It is designed to be hung on a wall to register the temperature of the room.

It was owned for several years by Edwin Gately and John…

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An advertising thermometer for Jerry Lynch Package Store, 48 Main St., Maynard, Mass.

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Jerry Genaro Greeno
Private United States Army
D Battery, 68th Coast Artillery Battalion
Anti-Aircraft Division
5th Army

Born: Apr 25, 1917
Died: Feb 17, 1944

An action report indicated that just before midnight on February 16th, the…

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A promotional booklet advertising the wonders of JELL-O. It was found in the walls during a renovation of the house at 5 Elmwood Street.

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A promotional pamphlet exalting the simplicity of stirring in milk and making ice cream. It was found in the walls during a renovation of the house at 5 Elmwood Street.

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A sepia photo of Jeannette Cherry Adams, mother of Mary (Adams) Maynard, and wife of James Adams.

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Jean Stein and Roy Helander, photo dated 1944.
Roy Helander Boston University Graduation photo - 1947

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Two Holy Bibles belonging to Jean Davis, daughter of Norman Davis. Jean graduated from Maynard High School. One was given to her by the Union Congregational Church, Maynard, on June 12, 1932.

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This is a security guard or special police badge for the Finnish Workingman's Organization, T. Y. Taisto.

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A Japanese flag brought home to the US by Mr. Walter Zancewicz.

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The guidon or flag was given to James Mertz by a former Sergeant in the Japanese Army.

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James V. King was born in Maynard in 1911. He was the son of James J. (born 1874) and Ellen F. (born 1876), both born in Newfoundland. He had one brother, Matthew B. (born 1907 in Maynard). He grew up in Maynard and graduated from Maynard High…