Digitized versions of old audio tapes, which include various interviews conducted with residents of Bradford West Gwillimbury. They are comprised of various interesting stories on everyday life in Bradford and surrounding areas over the past century.
Accompanying these recordings are written transcripts outlining each conversation in detail. Due to the age of the tapes, the sound quality of some may be a bit poor. These transcripts are provided to facilitate listening and complement the audio recording. All of these transcripts have been compiled into a book, which we have catalogued for anyone interested in reading them in a collected format.
Summary 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 audio.
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.
Audio and summary 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 links to audio and summary.
Summary of an interview with Ron Coffey on November 13, 1990. George Jackson is the interviewer, the interview discusses Ron Coffey's family history. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
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.
Second part of an interview with Harold Iceton on May 2, 1991. Harold outlines his family history, memories of the area and prominent citizens. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).
First part of an interview with Harold Iceton on May 2, 1991. Harold outlines his family history, memories of the area and prominent citizens. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Audio of an interview with Harold Iceton on May 2, 1991. Harold outlines his family history, memories of the area and prominent citizens. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Summary of an interview with Harold Iceton on May 2, 1991. Harold outlines his family history, memories of the area and prominent citizens. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
