Browse Items (8204 total)
Sort by:
Hand Mirror - 1920
A hand held mirror that was saved from the 1920 fire at the corner of Main and Nason Streets, Maynard. It was owned and used by Jennie S. Deane, Milliner. She barely escaped with a very few articles.
Two Army Regimental Collar Insignia WW I - ca 1917
Two Army 303rd Field Artillery Regiment Collar Insignia badges issued during the WW 1 period. They attach through uniform material with a screw and nut. The 303rd Field Artillery Regiment was stationed out of Fort (Camp) Devens, Mass. Camp Devens…
Sgt. Albert W. Connors WW II Awards - ca 1944
A collection of medals earned by Sgt. Albert W. Connors, US Air Force, during WW 2. These are: 1)the Distinguished Flying Cross; 2)Campaign Ribbon with 3 stars and 2 Oak Leaves; 3)Campaign Ribbon; 4)Pin with 2 Oak Leaves; 5)Collar Insignia US Air…
Teddy Roosevelt Lapel Button - 1912
Progressive Party Campaign Button
A pin supporting Teddy Roosevelt in the 1912 Presidential election. Teddy ran as a third party candidate, Progressive Party, losing to Woodrow Wilson.
Corkscrew - ca.1900
Promotional corkscrew from a Dorchester, Mass. supplier of Leonard's Gamecock Whiskey.
"To Make A Long Tail Short" is caption above two monkeys and the cat.
"To Make A Long Tail Short" is caption above two monkeys and the cat.
Ice Picks
Whitney & Hastings
Given to their ice customers. Whitney & Hastings operated an ice, fire wood and coal company out of Maynard and South Acton.
Rolling Pin - 1971
Lady Sheriff
Main Charter Belles
Used as an enforcer by the Sheriff, Mary Ellen Piantidosi.
Graduation Exercises Program
Class of 1944
Maynard High School
The graduates:
Constance Therese Ayotte, Claire Marie Beford, Thelma Marilyn Bourne, Alice Ann Brown, Jennie Chernak, Mary Ann Chodynicky, Mary Rose Cutaia, Helen Rosalie D'Amico, Jennie Denisewich, Eleanor Mary Dimery, Joseph Dutowski, Shirley Ann…
Constance Therese Ayotte, Claire Marie Beford, Thelma Marilyn Bourne, Alice Ann Brown, Jennie Chernak, Mary Ann Chodynicky, Mary Rose Cutaia, Helen Rosalie D'Amico, Jennie Denisewich, Eleanor Mary Dimery, Joseph Dutowski, Shirley Ann…
Master Parachutist Qualification Badge - 1941
The Parachutist Qualification Badge, commonly referred to as "Jump Wings", is a military badge of the United States Armed Forces. To qualify for the Master Badge an individual must have been rated excellent in character and efficiency and have met…
Albert Connors 8th Air Force Shoulder Patches - 1944
Three shoulder patches worn by Sgt. Albert W. Connors during WW 2. The Eighth Air Force is a numbered air force of the United States Air Force's Air Force Global Strike Command. The Eighth Air Force is probably the most well known Allied forces of…
Albert W. Connors AAF Base Unit Card - 1945
A 235th AAF Base Unit Card that authorized Sgt. Albert W. Connors to wear certain ribbons and badges. It is dated January 27, 1945.
WW II Sortie List for Sgt. Albert W. Connors - 1944
An Army/Air Force (AAF) verified sortie list of 30 heavy bombardments in which Sgt. Connors participated. These occurred over enemy occupied Continental Europe on dates Nov. 1943 to June 1944. He was a participant in the 384th Bombardment Group H. …
Albert W. Connors Air Medal and Ribbons - 1944
The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. It was created in 1942 and is awarded for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.
Daniel F. Connors Victory Medal - 1918
The Victory Medal was awarded to Daniel F. Connors, US Navy, on behalf of a grateful town, Maynard, Mass. This award was given to World War I veterans.
Albert W. Connors Wing Pins - 1944
Albert W. Connors earned two Army/Air Force Gunner Wing Pins during World War II.
Maynard Policeman's Badge #3
This badge was worn by William Jones. He was a member of the Maynard Police Department in the early 1907-1913. Mr. jones also served as Selectman 1907-1913.
Maynard Fire Department Thanksgiving Eve Ball Badge - 1905
A badge commemorating the 1905 Thanksgiving Eve Ball for the Maynard Fire Department. This badge has a portrait of the Maynard Fire Chief on it, possibly Thomas A. Sweeny.
Sweet Caporal Cigarette Card
This was a type of card given with a pack of cigarettes circa 1890. Sweet Caporal cigarettes sold for $.05 a pack of ten. A smoker had to keep inhaling on them or they would go out; not like the type today that burn down to the end. The picture is…
Button/Pin Collection
A button/pin from each of three organizations: Maynard Lodge No.1568; Aid Finland; ARP Women's Defense Corps.
With the advent of World War II, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts established a Massachusetts Women's Defense Corps (MWDC) in May of…
With the advent of World War II, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts established a Massachusetts Women's Defense Corps (MWDC) in May of…