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Academic Hood
Joseph Boothroyd
The hood was worn over the gown at graduation exercises. The maroon and gold are Boston College colors and the 3 in. white velvet trim indicates a master's in the arts.
Seasoned Singers of Maynard
A choral group of older singers organized by Roy Helander in the 1990's at the Senior Center. The chorus sang at public events, nursing homes, civic groups etc...The music is in a binder.
"Elinan Surma" - 1951
The Death of Elina
Classic Finnish tragedy by Gustaf von Numers in seven scenes presented by the All American Club.
1st photo: Huldah Nelson, Waino Ojalehto
2nd photo, Ellen Haapala
3rd photo: William Wehkoja
4th photo: Huldah Nelson
5th photo: Helen Ketola,…
1st photo: Huldah Nelson, Waino Ojalehto
2nd photo, Ellen Haapala
3rd photo: William Wehkoja
4th photo: Huldah Nelson
5th photo: Helen Ketola,…
"Elokuun Yon Unelma" -1949
Dream of August Night
Musical presented by the All American Club at the Parker Street Hall.
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Cast group: Front (5) Helen Ketola, Ellen kaapala, Elli Vuojavi, Signe Nyman, Vendla Saari
Back (5) Ahti Jaakkola, Roy Helander, William…
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Cast group: Front (5) Helen Ketola, Ellen kaapala, Elli Vuojavi, Signe Nyman, Vendla Saari
Back (5) Ahti Jaakkola, Roy Helander, William…
"Poika Parlisista" - 1948
The Boy from Paris
A French comedy in three acts presented by the All American Club.
1st photo: George Glad
2nd photo: Ellen Haapala, Roy Helander
3rd photo: Roy Helander, Ellen Haapala, William Wehkoja
1st photo: George Glad
2nd photo: Ellen Haapala, Roy Helander
3rd photo: Roy Helander, Ellen Haapala, William Wehkoja
"Kahdentoista Punnan Katse" - 1955
The Twelve Pound Look
One act play presented by the All American Club in Maynard, Fitchburg and Quincy.
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Ahti Jaakkola, Huldah Nelson, Roy Helander, Helen Mark Ketola
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Ahti Jaakkola, Huldah Nelson, Roy Helander, Helen Mark Ketola
"Rykmentin Soittaja" - 1955
The Regiment's Trumpeter
A musical in 4 acts presented by the All American Club on their 10th Anniversary.
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Standing: Waino Ojalehto, Roy Helander
Seated: Martha Saari, Lillian Klemola
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Standing: Waino Ojalehto, Roy Helander
Seated: Martha Saari, Lillian Klemola
"The Corn is Green" - 1951
A play in three acts presented by the All American Club. This production was in English, most of the Club's plays were in Finnish.
Photo: Huldah Nelson
Photo: Huldah Nelson
"Wienin Iloiset Tyttaret" - 1952
Merry Daughters of Vienna
A three act musical by the All American Club presented at Saima Hall, Fitchburg's summer festival.
Photos taken at Parker Street Hall at rehearsal.
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1st photo (8): Sonja Huuskonen, Aune Ojalehto, Huldah Nelson, Ellen Haapala, Elma…
Photos taken at Parker Street Hall at rehearsal.
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1st photo (8): Sonja Huuskonen, Aune Ojalehto, Huldah Nelson, Ellen Haapala, Elma…
"Pitkajarvelaiset" -1948
The Folk of Pitkajarvi
A four act Finnish folk comedy presented by the All American Club at the Parker Street Hall.
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Front row (6): Tyyne Glad, Barber Parker, Ellen Haapala, Vendla Saari, Vivian Helander, Elma Kansanniva
Back row (8): George Ojalehto, Helen…
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Front row (6): Tyyne Glad, Barber Parker, Ellen Haapala, Vendla Saari, Vivian Helander, Elma Kansanniva
Back row (8): George Ojalehto, Helen…
"Kolmen Neidon Talo" - 1950
The House of Three Maidens
Operetta performed by the All American Club at Parker Street Hall.
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Orchestra: Fritiof Tofferi, Olga Musgrave, Edward Brennan, Tyyne Glad
Couple: Ellen Hangas, Roy Helander
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Orchestra: Fritiof Tofferi, Olga Musgrave, Edward Brennan, Tyyne Glad
Couple: Ellen Hangas, Roy Helander
All American Club Plays 1947 - 1961
A history of the plays/concerts produced by the All American Club (poorly named, actually was the Finnish people who put on the productions, in Finnish). The events were presented at the Parker Street Hall in Maynard as well as other locations in…
2021 Sesquicentennial Calendar
One of two calendars produced by the Historical Commission to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Town of Maynard. (see 2021.284 to see the other calendar)
Maynard's 150th Celebration Calendar - 2020
One of two calendars produced by the Historical Commission commemorating Maynard's sesquicentennial. (see 2021.285 for the other calendar).
Women's Defense Corp Pin - ca1942
Lapel pin worn on the uniform indicating that the individual is qualified in ARP (Air Raid Precautions) and a member of the Women's Defense Corps.
Massachusetts Women Defense Corp Armband
MWDC was established during WWII to train women in various occupations to aid the war effort.
Ruth P. Cuttell
Massachusetts Civil Defense School Certificate
Official Identity Card
Official Police Pass
Household Warden
Ruth Cuttell was active during WWII as an Air Raid Warden, Household Warden and in Civil Defense.