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Charles & Alice Warren Flying Certificates - 1928
Two certificates of the completion of an 'air voyage' over the City of Washington, D.C. They left from Hoover Field, South Washington, Virginia. The 'air voyage' was offered by Potomac Flying Service, Inc., 1928.
Nyman/Gutteridge Letters - ca1890
A series of documents (8) disputing various issues between Frank Nyman, Water Commissioner, and William Gutteridge, Treasurer for the Town of Maynard. The disputes include payments made for the water supply construction, bill payments, and poll…
Ayer Mass Flag
This was likely given to Maynard at the time of the centennial, 1971. Ayer was incorporated in the same year as Maynard, 1871.
Anderson Ford Sales License Plate
A blue and white advertising license plate for Anderson Ford Sales, Acton, Mass.
Great Road Dodge Advertising Plate - 1985
An advertising license plate for "Great Road Dodge, New England's Oldest, Maynard, Mass."
Large Clay Pipe - ca 19th Century
Clay pipes were smoked quite commonly up to and through World War I. They were called "T.D." pipes and most were made in Ireland.
The imprinted words read: "Boston Bean Pipe". This particular pipe seems to be made in Germany as noted on the stem…
The imprinted words read: "Boston Bean Pipe". This particular pipe seems to be made in Germany as noted on the stem…
Historic Gavel - 1950
This gavel is made from "original material" from the White House, Washington, DC. The material was removed while remodeling during the Truman Administration (1945-53). Some of this wood material was sent to Mr. James B. Farrell by Congressman…
Centennial Main Charter Belles Gavel - 1971
A gavel used during the Maynard Centennial (1971) by the Main Charter Belles. The inscription reads: "Main Charter Belles, 1871-1971".
An accompanying poem reads: "We hand you this gavel with pleasure and pride; It's your symbol of office when…
An accompanying poem reads: "We hand you this gavel with pleasure and pride; It's your symbol of office when…
Cow Bell
This bell was tied around a cow's neck so it would be found easily in the pasture. This bell came from the farm of Cy Herrick on Summer St., Maynard.
Powder Flask - ca 1865
A copper powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting equipment with muzzle-loading guns. This flask was carried by a Capt. Lawrence in the Civil War.
World's Fair Medal - 1939
A medal souvenir form the World's Fair held in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York in 1939.
Pan American Exposition - 1901
A copper medal from the Pan American Exposition of 1901, held in Buffalo, NY.
First Prize Medal in Senior Tennis at Camp J. Kilmer - 1933
First prize medal was won by Miss Eileen Johnston (now Mrs. Robert Duggan). Camp Joyce Kilmer was located in Scituate, Mass. It was the property of St. Bridget's Parish and was used during summer vacation by the children of the Parish.
Blood Donor Pin
A small copper blood donor pin. The inscription reads: "American Red Cross, Pro Patria, Blood Donor".
Farm Bureau Sign - 1949
Sign sent to a member of the Middlesex County Farm Bureau affiliated with the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation and the American Farm Bureau Federation. The member is listed as Charles Bjorkleand, likely meant to be Bjorklund.
