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James Driffill Surprise Party

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1884

Part of Local History Collection

An article about some townspeople forming a surprise party and visiting James Driffill.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

1886 Fire

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1886

Part of Local History Collection

Newspaper article from 1886 about a fire that destroyed buildings on the town's main thoroughfare and the fire suppression efforts of firefighters and citizens.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

William Campbell Birthday

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1884-03-07

Part of Local History Collection

An article about a birthday celebration held for William Campbell (the grain dealer) at his house.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Blanchard & Campbell Marriage

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1917

Part of Local History Collection

Marriage announcement in a New York state newspaper with details about the wedding of Marjorie Blanchard and William L. Campbell. The marriage occurred in Jamestown, New York in 1917.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Michigan Pike Association Celebration

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1920 - 1929

Part of Local History Collection

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Curiosity Exhibition Bradford

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1885

Part of Local History Collection

An image of a flyer for an exhibition of "curiosities" happening in Bradford.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Firey Meteorite Seen By District Residents

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1966-09-21

Part of Local History Collection

"The blazing meteorite which cut a fiery path over Eastern Canada and the United States on Saturday night, frightening or thrilling thousands of people, was seen by many residents of Bradford and district. Though your editors did not see it, from all reports it created an eerie feeling in those who were witness to its passing.
Dr. Peter Millman of the National Research Council , Ottawa, said the meteorite may have been a fragment of a planet that broke up millions of years ago and, if so, it probably had been orbiting the sun until it crashed through the earth's atmosphere."

Bradford Witness

125th Celebration Poster

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1982-06-29

Part of Local History Collection

A poster for the celebrations occuring to mark the 125th anniversary of the town of Bradford.

Town of Bradford

Library's Poetry Winner

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Item
2001-09-08

Part of Local History Collection

Article containing the winning poem in the children's category for the library's poem contest. The contest was related to Carrotfest and the poem was written by Jaclyn Hodsdon.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Town honors nine fire fighters for 30 years' service

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1974-01-16

Part of Local History Collection

"Lavish was the praise Monday night as approximately 200 Bradford residents gathered at the community centre to pay tribute to nine firefighters who have each given more than 30 years of service to the town..."

Bradford Witness

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