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The Priest Family - Getting Ready for the Holidays
Two copies of a sepia-colored photograph of the Priest Family. The Priests ran the Central Market, at the corner of Nason and Summer Streets. The photo captures the Priest family plucking chickens- considered to be serious business by the family- in…
The Piano-forte Tuner's Pocket Companion - 1902
Herbert Lawton
A book explaining the intricacies of piano tuning and maintenance. Herbert Lawton owned the book and seemed to have taken a course at the New England Conservatory of Music in 1905-06.
The Paper Store, Inc.
Five paper bags from the Paper Store Inc., 36 Nason St., Maynard, & 256 Great Road, Acton.
The Niemi's Addressing Historical Society
Melden Niemi and his wife spoke to the Historical Society about the Masons.
The Nickle Inn Cafe Menu
A menu with a brief history of the Fine Arts Theater on Summer St. The cafe was established and operated by Julia and Terry Vaughn in the early 1980's in the space next to the movie theater.
The New Germania - 1857
A Music Book
This book was owned by Harlan P. Maynard, , the son of William Maynard and the grandson of Amory Maynard.
The cover reads:
Harlan P. Maynard, Esq
Assabet Music Club
Assabet, Mass.
The cover reads:
Harlan P. Maynard, Esq
Assabet Music Club
Assabet, Mass.
The Musical Gem - 1832
The Musical Gem is a book of music published in 1832 by Mori and Lavenenu. It was edited by N. Mori and W. Ball. It is comprised of music sheets and brief biographies of individuals involved in the music business in the United Kingdom, ca 1832. The…
The Maynard Smoke Shop - 1911
Cornelius Lynch, a former state representative, purchased the business of a Mr. Connors in 1907 and in 1910 moved to the Masonic building. The shop became one of the most popular places in town. At the time of the photo it was owned by Tim and…
The Maynard Savoyards - 1970's
The Maynard Savoyards was organized early in the summer of 1971. Productions put on by the Savoyards during the 1970's include: "Yeoman of the Guard", "Princess Ida", "The Mikado", "The Pirates of Penzance", "Ruddigore", "Iolanthe", "Patience".…
The Maynard Illustrated Almanac - 1878
An information booklet with lists of Acton, Concord and Maynard (shown) tax payers, advertisers, moral lessons, calenders, court schedules and other miscellaneous tidbits.
The Maynard Guide - 1989 Edition
A guide endorsed by the Maynard Chamber of Commerce with information on government, history, activities, churches and businesses in Town.
The Maynard Dramatic Club
l to r
Front: Leo Comeau, Doris Miller, Ralph Smith, Sirkka Leitinen French
Center: ___?, ___?, Mrs. McCurder, ___?, Beatrice Sunderland Jordan
Back: Billy Mann, Lessie McGarry, Walter Denniston, Marion Jones, ___?, Ann Bellows
Front: Leo Comeau, Doris Miller, Ralph Smith, Sirkka Leitinen French
Center: ___?, ___?, Mrs. McCurder, ___?, Beatrice Sunderland Jordan
Back: Billy Mann, Lessie McGarry, Walter Denniston, Marion Jones, ___?, Ann Bellows
The Maynard Community Chorus
Two photos of the chorus -one dated as 1960, the other undated.
Photo - 2021.535
Row 1: Charles Garabedian (8th from left)
Row 2: Toivo Erkkinen (5th from left)
Row 3: Swat Warila (7th from left), Tut Ianuzzo (8th from left)
Row 4: Alex…
Photo - 2021.535
Row 1: Charles Garabedian (8th from left)
Row 2: Toivo Erkkinen (5th from left)
Row 3: Swat Warila (7th from left), Tut Ianuzzo (8th from left)
Row 4: Alex…
The Maynard Business Expo at Clock Tower Place - 2000
A booklet of advertisements of the businesses in Maynard.
The Maynard - Stow Town Line ca 1910
The small sign near the second telephone is an early traffic sign, "Motor Vehicles, Thickly Settled". Ben Smith's tomb is on the left (no longer there).
The Mavericks/ Brothers of the Brush - Maynard Centennial Time Capsule 1971
A black and white photo of The Mavericks/Brothers of the Brush, taken during the Maynard Centennial in 1971. This photo was found in the Maynard Time Capsule buried in 1971, and opened in 2021.
Row 1:
John Armour, Clayton Wardwell, Paul…
Row 1:
John Armour, Clayton Wardwell, Paul…
The Mavericks Scrapbook - 1971
The scrapbook of the Mavericks, a chapter of the Maynard Brothers of the Brush that organized activities at the time of the towns centennial (1871-1971). The book contains newspaper articles and photographs.
The Massachusetts Selectmen Magazine - Maynard Centennial Time Capsule October 1971
The Massachusetts Selectmen Magazine contains a story about the Maynard Centennial Celebration. The article was written by Miss Elizabeth M. Schnair, member of the Centennial Committee. The magazine was buried in the 1971 Maynard Time Capsule and…