Paul Boothroyd's keen interest in Maynard's history and character has resulted in an extensive private collection of pictures and postcards. He is the archivist for the Maynard Historical Society and a member of the Maynard Historical Commission. Lewis Halprin, a member of the Maynard Historical Society, has been involved for many years with the history of Maynard and its nearby towns. He enjoys helping local historians and organizations share their pictures and stories with a wider public through books such as this one.