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Citation presented to the Historical Commission in recognition of their effort in the erection of the Maynard Mill Marker.

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Citation in recognition of the work done by the Historical Commission to erect the Maynard Mill Marker.

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Gladys (Tobin) Swett, Ralph Sheridan, Elizabeth Schnair, Joseph Boothroyd

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A collection of photos taken at various meetings and events.
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1st photo: Ralph Sheridan, Rudy Koski, Jim Farrell

2nd photo: Frank E. Sandersn

3rd photo: Ralph Sheridan, ___?, Elizabeth Schnair, Rudi Koski

4th photo (1969): Front-…

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Photos showing some of the members preparing for the Town of Maynard's Centennial in 1971.

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Photo 1: Marie Sheridan, Elizabeth Schnair, Ralph Sheridan, Benny Sofka, Rudy Koski

Photo 2: Birgir Koski, Ralph Sheridan, Elizabeth…

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Newspaper clippings referencing the Society from 1961 - 1993. Compiled by Ralph Sheridan, long time president.
Sample page shown with John Rich, Jr. checking out water troughs.

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Beverly G. Allen, Secretary; Elizabeth M. Schnair, Publicity; Ralph L. Sheridan, Chairman; Winnifred G. Hearon, Treasurer; Birger R. Koski, Vice Chairman

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A painted wood sign with the words "Maynard Historical Society, Inc. 1871".

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Lawrence DeColl (Sudbury), Eugene Jokisarri, Toivo R. Aho, Arne Ollila, Osko Sulkala, Ahti Jokisarri, H. Rudolph Pirkola, George Carbary, Leonard Ollila, Adolph Chysus (manager).

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Built in 1867 on Summer Street by Peter Bailey. Originally known as the Glendale House, it had several owners, the last being Martin Peterson. It was destroyed by fire on January 29, 1921. Memorial Park now occupies the site.

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The ruins of the hotel fire with the Eagle Block in the background of the first photo.

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The 5 cent token was likely used in trade at the hotel.

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It was located off of Mill Street.
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1st Photo:
Milton ( Jack) Whitney, Peter Jensen, Donat Gagne, Mary (Cheney) Mayberry, Gerald Lyons, Evariste Gagne (owner), Carl Swanson

2nd photo with the rolling stock:
Donat Gagne, Gerald Lyons,…

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A silent film showing life in Maynard in 1921 (the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the town. Scene index: TBS

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Copy of a postcard that predicts Maynard's future as predicted in 1909.

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A scrapbook put together by Irving Burg. Mr. Burg was an employee of Digital and served as the Manager of Maynard Industries for a number of years. The book is composed primarily of newspaper articles about the American Woolen Company and Maynard…

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Irving Burg, managing partner of Maynard Industries, standing in front of occupants list at the former Assabet Mills. The mill was purchased by Maynard Industries in 1954 from the American Woolen Company and sold to Digital Equipment Corporation in…

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Aerial view of the mill when it was owned and operated by Maynard Industries, Inc. (1953-1974).

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Maynard Industries purchased the Maynard Mill before Digital. A variety of small businesses occupied the mill spaces in the early 1950's. Three black and white photos are included here of different shop stations.

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