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  • Collection: Centennial

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A Maynard Centennial Commemorative Medal with mailing envelope was found in the Maynard Centennial Time Capsule. The Capsule was buried in 1971 and opened in 2021. The envelope and medal were donated by Joseph Boothroyd.

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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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Used as an enforcer by the Sheriff, Mary Ellen Piantidosi.

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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…

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This was likely given to Maynard at the time of the centennial, 1971. Ayer was incorporated in the same year as Maynard, 1871.

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Two die used to imprint the front and the back of the Centennial Commemorative medals distributed in 1971. Also included are two medals, one silver and one bronze.

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Banner for the Maynard Centennial Committee

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Promenade of Committee
Front row - l to r
Mary Kurowski, Victor Kurowski, Vera Leithead, Wendel Leithead, Mary Sheridan, Raymond Sheridan Sr., Betsy Shaw, George Shaw




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Square Dance lessons for the Centennial were held at the Knights of Columbus hall.

(Contact us with any identifications)

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Theresa Buckley sings at the Centennial Committee Day program at the Maynard High School Auditorium. Theresa sang as part of the Centennial production of H.M.S. Pinafore.

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Players at the craps table, part of a Las Vegas Night party held at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club. The event was sponsored by the Maynard Centennial Cameos (a chapter of the Centennial Belles).

(Contact us with identifications.)

Players
#4 -…

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The Main Charter Centennial Belles and the Milltowners (Brothers of the Brush) showed off their basketball skills in the Maynard High School gymnasium.

Faces visible: Bob Tobin, Virginia Murphy, Ingrid Martin

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Paul Murphy deals the cards at a Las Vegas Night party held at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club. The event was sponsored by the Maynard Centennial Cameos (a chapter of the Centennial Belles)

(Contact us with additional identifications other than Bill…

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Maynard Selectmen Thomas Coco (l) and Howard Boeske (r) listen to the final words during the burial of "John Dulledge" at the end of the "Burying the Razor" ceremony as the Brothers of the Brush begin their shaving ban until June.

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At the Centennial Committee Day program Bill Bennett (r) presented George Hatch (l) with Centennial Medal #19 for his daughter Nyomi who was born earlier that day: April 19, 1971

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Virginia Murphy (l) presents Police Chief Albert Crowley with tickets, as Bob Tobin (r) presents tickets to Fire Chief George Whalen, for the Maynard Centennial Gala New Year's Eve party.

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The Centennial Belles in period dress promoting their upcoming Spring Dance at the United Co-operative Society.

Georgia Giammarco
Helen Rogers
Clem ?? (co-op)
Carol Ann Rogers (holding sign)
Jim Lanciani (co-op)
Virginia Murphy
Gert…

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A photo of the "Boiler Room Boys" jazz band performing at the Saint Valentine's Day Dance (the first major Centennial event held) wearing "Salute to Maynard" hats.

(Contact us with identifications, below is our best guess based on other…

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A scene from the Maynard Dramatic Club's presentation of the play "The Armored Dove" . The two performances were sponsored by The Centennial Belles and The Brothers of the Brush.

(Contact us with cast/character identifications, see list…

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During a "courtroom" session of the Brothers of the Brush, George Shaw reports on his sentence of a fish he must keep in his possession on him or in his car while in Maynard. His sentence is the result of blocking traffic on Route 2 showing off a…