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A series of monographs, newspaper clippings, and essays relating to Maynard, MA. The series include the following topics: alcohol, almshouses, Gala Barbecue 1916, buildings, Chautauqua, crimes, the Depression, Foresters of America, Lake Boon, Unity…

Nine (9) vignettes from The Beacon newspaper about leading Maynard citizens. These include: Cornelius J. Lynch (shown) , Frank E. Sanderson, Mrs. Eleanor (Curtis) Jones, Frank Murray, Waino A. Freeman, Howard R. Prescott, Fred Wilder, John Connors,…

Information about the Question Club of Maynard, MA. A public notice of the Annual Meeting for Monday, June 13, 1932. Planning for the 25th Anniversary of the Club (in 1934) was on the Agenda. Lessie McGarry and Marion Wilcox were the Committee…

A series of calendars, datebooks, menus, and almanacs from local businesses. The calendars date from 1959 to 2008. The businesses include: BayBank Savings, L. A. Boeske, Century 21 Realty, J. F. Cleary, Donelan's Red & White Super Market, Dunn Oil…

A booklet produced in 1902 for the citizens of Maynard that discusses the current water supply and suggested plans for assuring water for the town. The Board of Water Commissioners were: Edward McManus, Paul Wilson, and Neil Currie. The Report is…

A file folder of the Town of Maynard that includes information/documents on: Council on Aging, Bandstand, Country Club (golf), Government Offices, Elected Officials, Parks/Memorials, Town Incorporation, Parades, Street Maps, Town Reports, Town…

A preserved newspaper article with photo of Mr. & Mrs. Alton P. Whitney's 50th Wedding Anniversary. The celebration was hosted by their three daughters: Mrs. Milton Lehto, Mrs. Virginia Whitney, and Mrs. George Hardy. The couple were married in 1921…

A copy of an original sepia-colored photo of Artemus Whitney, (baby) Frank Case, (wife) Lucy, and Ralph Whitney Case. Artemus Whitney built the Ben Smith dam, dug the canal, and built over 200 foundations for early Maynard homes.

A sepia-colored photo of Ethelyn Hayward Jones Whitney.

A delivery slip for Assabet Coal Company dated April 8, 1957 to Mrs. Hermanson of 3 Field Street.

This vertical file includes family related information such as photos, documents, newspaper articles, and family tree information.

The two photos attached are of the Whitney family. The individuals in the picture are unnamed. If you are able to…

A photo of house and barn with a sign that reads "J. W. Carr, Carpenter & Builder, is for Joshua Carr, a Civil War Veteran who built many houses around Maynard and vicinity. He built one famous Twilight Club building at Lake Boone in 1904.

A faded black & white photo of J. W. Carr in 1919.

A black and white copy of an original photo of Artemus Whitney.

A sketch of the Calvin Whitney House. Daniel Conant, who lived on the Calvin Whitney place, was the first man wounded at the Concord fight (Revolutionary War) April 19, 1775. The house was located on property currently owned by the Maynard Country…

A color photo of the Artemus Whitney House as it looks in 2015.

A black and white photo of Leslie W. Carr after the accident, in Maynard, MA.

A photo of the Carr brothers sitting on a porch in 1919.

A sepia photo of Alice, Grace, and Edith Carr in Maynard, MA., 1911.

A faded black and white photo of Leslie Carr, taken before the accident. Leslie is the son of Mr. Joshua Carr.