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Audio and summary of an interview with Art Janse on November 13, year unknown. He is interviewed by George Jackson with Dawn Saunders also present. Art discusses the Holland Marsh, his family and his career (politician, Holland Marsh Drainage Commission). See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Audio and summary of a presentation by Irma Burton at a Scotch Settlement Historical Society Meeting at the Auld Kirk on July 29, 1995. She discusses Hughes and Gibbs family histories. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Audio and summary of an interview with Margaret Darling on November 1, 1990. George Jackson, Ken Wood, Joe Saint, Ruth Melbourne and June Chambers are present for the interview. Margaret discusses her childhood and family. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Audio and summary of an interview with Bill Fuller October 19, 1994. He is interviewed by Joe Saint and George Jackson. They discuss Bill's memories and his antidotes relating to the Holland Marsh and Professor W. H. Day. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Audio and summary of an interview with Orville Hughes on September 24, 2002. He is interviewed by George Jackson. Orville discusses the history of the southern part of West Gwillimbury (Dunkerron) and property owners of the area with George. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Audio and summary of a presentation given by George Jackson and Joe Saint at the Bradford Rotary Club. The Library's Local History collection is discussed as it a bit of local history. Additionally, Joe Saint outlines his family history. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Audio and summary of a group interview on June 14, 2004 with various people who have lived in the community of Deerhurst. The community referred to as The Hollows is also mentioned, as it is in close proximity to Deerhurst. George Jackson is directing the discussion. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Audio and summary of an interview with Charlie & Brock Evans on January 10, 1991. They are interviewed by George Jackson. Anne Coffey, Joe Saint, Louise Evans and June Chambers are also present at the interview. They discuss their childhood in the area, their family/families and lives. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).

Audio and summary of an interview with Edgar Kneeshaw on an unknown date. Edgar Kneeshaw is speaking to his son Keith with George Jackson also present. Edgar identifies the people who owned property in the early 1900s. As he geographically makes his way through the hamlets of West Gwillimbury he also comments on what the region looked like, noting businesses, shops, and other landmarks that were in the area. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.