"The story of Ansnorveld began in 1928, when Peter Rol and his family arrived in Bradford from Holland. An experienced farmer, Rol was soon working on the land here, also. He learned to speak English by attending services in the Presbyterian church, and he learned to read English by reading comic strips. The language problem being resolved, the industrious family had, by 1930, opened up its own market where the Rol produce was sold. ..."
Audio of an interview with Sam Neilly. The interviewer is George Jackson. Sam and George discuss where Sam's friends and family lived in accordance with a map of Gilford they are looking at. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Schedule noting at what times street lights will be turned on and off. Schedule is for June 30 – December 29, 1918 and has an attached letter from the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario.
Contains items on:
Buildings (A-E - 1600; F-L - 1610; M-Z - 1620)
Photographs - People - Families (1710)
Photographs - People - Sports/organizations (1720)
Photographs - People - Work groups (1730)
Photographs - Around Town - Streets/Buildings (1810)
Photographs - Around Town - People at work (1820)
Photographs - Around Town - Transportation (1830)
Photographs - Maps (1910)
Audio of an interview with Mike and Dorothy McKinstry. The interviewer is not introduced, but it is believed to be Joe Saint. Mike and Dorothy discuss people who lived in the Holland Marsh and Bradford areas, histories of the houses, professions of the home owners, business owners in Bradford and anecdotal stories. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.