The article accompanying this photograph gives a quick history of W.E. Simmons, boat and launch builder of Bradford. He was a boat builder in Hull, England before landing in Bradford by June, 1905.
The photograph features E.A. Collings' boat prior to its launch.

"On vacation in Alaska, Mr. and Mrs. Art Wright and their daughter, Susan, of Gilford pose beside a huge glacier. They took the trip on the Strand Cruise vessel, SS Veracruz, and sent the photo along to the Witness."

Contains clippings and photographs of Bradford West Gwillimbury's transportation methods