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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.

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MWDC was established during WWII to train women in various occupations to aid the war effort.

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White armband with embraided Air Raid Warden insignia.

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Ruth Cuttell was active during WWII as an Air Raid Warden, Household Warden and in Civil Defense.

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The coupons could be used when purchasing 1 to 50 gallons of oil during World War II.

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To receive a gasoline ration card, a person had to certify a need for gasoline.

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The books contain removable stamps that could be used during World War II to purchase rationed products.

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Town of Maynard Civil Defense Agency during World War II.

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Recognition of completion of the motor course at the Maynard Civil Defense School. Certificate signed by Ellen F. Sheridan.

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World War II coupon book for rationed products.

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A certificate given to Charles Clark in recognition for his contributions "by effort and efficiency while an employee of this company in winning the Army-Navy Production Award for Excellence in War Production"

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The book was given to Lucius H. Maynard from his grandmother, L. Maynard. Lucius and his grandmother are not related to Amory Maynard and the other Maynard's whom the town is named. Lucius H. Maynard was a prominent resident of the town as a…

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"Memories of an old Massachusetts town and its unique response to industrial America
An Oral History by Ruth Moulton Ragan"

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The autographs were date from 1883 through 1886

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In addition to the normal town report information, this issue has an account of the Town's 50th Anniversary celebration.

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A large stone tool capable of digging or scraping.

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This is a collection of pins for Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). The pins vary from giveaways at trade shows to pins related to DECUS (Digital Equipment Computer Users Society):

"Phantom of the Operating System" - DECUS PC SIG
VAX…