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Hat Pin
Type of pin used by women when hats were a mandatory apparel. It was to keep the hat on the head. This hat pin was found along the B&M railroad tracks.
Mill Pond - 1977
The water has been lowered in order to repair foundations at the mill buildings. A trestle used during WW 1 is exposed . This trestle was used to support a water flume to carry water to the boiler room while #1 mill was being built in 1917 and …
MHS Diploma for Eva Edwards - 1906
The Maynard High School diploma for Eva May Edwards Frye) issued June 20, 1906.
Victory Girls/ United War Work Campaign
A certificate was awarded to Pearl McAuslin of Maynard for donating one dollar to the United War Work Campaign for WWI, 1918.
Certificate for Joshua Edwards
A certificate issued by US Food Administrationd to Joshua Edwards for his work as a retail price reporter.
Advertisement & Packaging for a Fancy Apron
The product envelope and advertising flyer for a Fancy Apron. Contained in the envelope is the apron, Royal Society embroidery floss, and directions on how to complete the kit/apron. The cost was $.25.
Neighborhood group photo in front of Amory Maynard House - ca 1895
Back, fourth from left: Joshua J. Edwards
Front, third from left: John Lawton
Front, third from left: John Lawton
Sympathy Card to Mrs Joshua Edwards
A sympathy card for Mrs. Joshua (Margaret) Edwards upon the death of her daughter, Cora Doret Edwards, age 11. The card was from the Mizpah Rebekah Lodge, No. 54. Lucy Rodway signed on behalf of the Lodge. Included inside is the calling card for Mrs.…
Christmas Card 1902
A homemade Christmas card with the song "O Little Town of Bethlehem" printed in a child's script on the inside.
Sunday School Certificate
A Sunday School certificate for Eva Edwards was awarded by the Congregational Church in recognition of successful completion of her work for the term.
Newspaper Scrapbook
A scrapbook with a variety of Maynard newspaper clippings from the estate of Eva Edwards Frye. These date from 1901 to 1976. Included are original school-age essays, wedding announcements, maps, and photos.
Invitation to Grand Leap Year Ball - 1884
The helpers: Mrs. Joseph Reed, Mrs. Thomas Willis, Mrs. A. D. Russell, Mrs. James Lord, Miss Lizzie Cropper, Mrs. Geo. Cutting, Mrs. Sarah Mullen, Miss Margaret Little, Miss E. L. Peel, Mrs. Henry Brown, Miss Lizzie McCowen, Miss Lillian Clarke
Invitation to Maynard High School Senior Class Reception,
A formal invitation to Mr. & Mrs. Leon Frye for a Senior Reception by the Senior Class of Maynard High School 1923. The reception was held in the Colonial Hall on June 29, 1923 at 8:00 PM.
Summer Hill Lodge No. 135
A correspondence envelope from the Summer Hill Lodge No. 135 of Ancient Order of United Workmen (A.O.U.W.) Maynard, MA
Memorial Services
A card that invites the public of Maynard to attend a memorial service on the occasion of President McKinley's death. The service will take place in the public park. The town selectmen who issued the invitation are: A. G. Haynes, Geo. H. Hart, and…
Massachusetts Food Administration Appointment - 1918
Joshua Edwards
Recognition of Joshua Edwards by Gov. Samuel McCall of service during WWI .
Coughlan's Livery Feed and Sale Stable - 1903
On summer St., now part of the Fine Arts Theater complex.
(see 1999.1978)
(see 1999.1978)
Hose Wagon No. 1 - 1903
Maynard Fire Department
Three sepia photos of Thomas "Tony" Collins, first full time fireman, driving the hose wagon.
see 1999.622.
see 1999.622.
Final Resting Place of the Old Bandstand - 1915
The bandstand was built by Abel Haynes in 1904, and was set up at the foot of Walnut and Main Streets (then known as Post Office Square). The Maynard Brass Band used it until 1915. At that time, as a result of a dispute between the Maynard Brass…