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Newspaper article dated 1891 from the South Simcoe News about Lacrosse in the town of Bradford, including names of members of the Lacrosse team in Bradford. Includes a stamp saying L. Campbell 227 1/2 George Street. Dr. Lewis H. Campbell had the local paper sent to him in Toronto while attending medical school.

An article about a lacrosse club banquet held at the North American Hotel and attended by Bradford's team. It highlights Lewis Campbell's reception of a silver badge for his contributions to the team.

An article about the history of the Campbell family in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.

An article about the history and popularity of the game of lacrosse in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.

"At this time in June, 110 years ago, there was only one topic being discussed in every household in Bradford: the Bradford players on the Canadian Lacrosse Associations' All Star Team, then playing across Canada on their way to Vancouver, as part of an around-the-world trip promoting the national game. At that time in Canada's history, that game was lacrosse - not hockey..."

Newspaper clipping from the 1930s discussing the Bradford Lacrosse championship win of 1906.
Top Row: I. Morris, Dr. Campbell, A. J. Sinclair, J. Webb, W. Reeves
Second Row: R. Anderson, F. Archer, G. Caldwell, F. Coombs, O. Robinson
Third Row: V. Graham, R. McKinstry
Bottom Row: T. W. W. Evans, G. G. Green, R. Ware, W. L. Campbell, G. Ogilvie

Article from 1934 relating to Lewis B. Campbell winning the Ontario Athletes Association Boys' Camp championship for running.

Image of a bill issue to Bradford Bowling Club by William Campbell Coal Co. in 1919. At this time the business was being run by William’s daughter Elizabeth Florence “Libby” Campbell as William died in 1914.