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Audio of an interview with John Eek February 17, 1998. He is interviewed by George Jackson. John talks about his days in the Holland Marsh, and the start of Bradford's Co-op storage by his family. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.

Second part 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 the summary.

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

Summary of an interview with John Fennell on May 7, 2002. He is interviewed by George Jackson. They drive around identifying the land owners, churches, businesses, landmarks, and natural features which were present in the early 1900s. John gives many anecdotal details about community members living in the area (Newton Robinson and West Gwillimbury). John briefly discusses his family history. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.

First part 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 the summary.

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

Audio 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 summary.

Audio 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 summary.

An interview with Bill McArthur, recorded and prompted by George Jackson. Bill discusses working with Professor W.H. Day and dredging the Holland Marsh.

Summary of an interview with Sam Neilly. The interviewer is George Jackson. Sam and George discuss where Sam's friends and family lived in accordance with a map of Gilford they are looking at. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.