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.
Contains information on the land settlements of the Bradford area. Headings include:
Early Land Settlement
Forestry
Holland Landing
Soils & Surveying
West Gwillimbury Maps 1 of 2
West Gwillimbury Maps 2 of 2 *Landscape - Other
Photographs and documents relating to the Lee family, many of whom resided in West Gwillimbury. The Lee family trees stem from:
Henry Lee (1800-1869) and Elizabeth Lawrence (1808-1880)
John Lee (1795-1851) and Jane Coulson (1791-1860) *Thomas Lee (1794-1868) and Ann Graham (abt. 1825-1903)
Audio and summary of an interview with Dr. William C. Little. He is being interviewed by Jack Coleman and Norbert Moran at the Simcoe County Archives. The interview talks about his family's history, his path to becoming a doctor, working in Camp Borden during World War Two, working with veterans and his career after the war. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Contains information on the local heroes of Bradford and West Gwillimbury, including police, firefighters, paramedics, or prominent citizens with heroic actions.
Audio and summary of an interview with Professor Arthur Lower on June 23, 1973. His sister is also interviewed. The interviewer is not introduced. Professor Lower shares his memories of Simcoe County and his life. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Contains information relating to mailing and the post office of Bradford. Headings include:
Mail Carriers
Newspaper articles and Miscellaneous *Post Office/Post Master
