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  • Collection: Centennial

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Jim Stone (from Norfolk, MA) addresses a general meeting of the Maynard Brothers of the Brush. Mr. Stone gave the gathering some ideas on centennial activities that might be adopted for Maynard's celebration.

Also: Jon Armour, Bob Tobin

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Group enjoying a Centennial Monte Carlo fundraiser at the Maynard Country Club.

(Please contact with any identifications.)

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Photo of a woman modeling an 1870's style dress at a fashion show held at St. Bridget hall.

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Photo taken at a meeting of members of the Centennial Belles.

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Front: Virginia Murphy, Hazel Genest, Gert Walls

Back: Anna Murphy, Georgia Giammarco, ___?, ___?, ___?, ___?

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The "Mother’s Shift" at Digital Equipment Corp was well represented
at Maynard Pre-Centennial Dance (held on the 99th anniversary of the Town's incorporation) wearing 1870's clothing.

Barbara lannarelli, Dolly Edgar, Isabelle Alpine, Teddy…

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Centennial Belles Float in the Maynard July 4th Parade commemorated the upcoming Maynard Centennial. Riding on the float were
junior and senior members of the Belles and the Brothers of the Brush.

Virginia Murphy (standing w/hat)

(Please…

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The Junior Belles held a car wash behind the Town Building:
Cheryl Egan
Sally Boothroyd

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The " Brothers of the Brush" Funeral Procession for the Burying the Razor ("John Dulledge") departs from Maynard Town Hall on Main Street at 2pm on New Year's Day.

The Razor was buried at Memorial Park near the corner of Nason and Summer…

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A packet of duplicate 5x7 prints of Centennial events that are cataloged in detail elsewhere.

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A packet of duplicate 5x7 prints of Centennial events that are cataloged in detail elsewhere.

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A written account of Jonathan Wright having been born in the Centennial Year, July 13, 1971. On November 29, 1972, he drew the first winner of Bronze Medal at the Youth Night Program. This notice was found in the Maynard Time Capsule of 1971 when…

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A raffle ticket to win a Centennial Quilt with the drawing on July 4, 1971. The Quilt was made by Lin-Con Belles. It was all hand sewn with over 1500 pieces. There were over 600 hours invested in the lay-out, cut, and the sewing. The size was 81 x…

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During the 1971 Centennial, a group of men in Maynard grew facial hair and where known as the Brothers of the Brush. The Mavericks where a subgroup of the Brothers.

This hat belonged to Tom Sheridan.

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Rules and regulations of the Brothers of the Brush, a group organized during the Maynard Centennial celebration.

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A collection of meeting minutes and other documents related to the formation and activities of the Maynard Centennial Belles.

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The 'Brothers of the Brush' were a group of men in Maynard who grew beards during the Centennial Year 1971. Brothers of the Brush Charters were issued to the following groups: 'The Muskrats'; the 'Deer Slayers'; the 'Milltowners'; the 'Smoke…

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The Maynard Centennial Committee issued Charters to the following Centennial Belles groups: American Legion Auxillary; Kaleva Belles; International; Main Belles; Cameo's; Emblem Club #205; All American Club; Maynard Woman's Club; and Rod & Gun…

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These are "autograph" cards filled out by 332 students attending the Maynard Public Schools containing their name, grade, and school. The cards will placed in the time capsule which was opened for the Sesquicentennial in April 2021.

At this time…

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Two music albums issued during the Centennial of 1971. Featured Maynard Community Band, MHS Boys and Girls Glee Clubs, MHS Band, Maynard Community Chorus, and the Boiler Room Boys. Alex DeGrappo (Director), William Parenteau (Composer), Charles…

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Two Centennial Squares Pins with the names Alice Johnson and Greg Batulin.

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