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.
Audio of an interview with Renee DeWilde on February 28, 1972. The interviewer is unnamed. The interview discusses Renee DeWilde's involvement in the early tobacco industry in Simcoe County. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Audio and summary of an interview with Renee DeWilde on February 28, 1972. The interviewer is unnamed. The interview discusses Renee DeWilde's involvement in the early tobacco industry in Simcoe County. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Summary of an interview with Renee DeWilde on February 28, 1972. The interviewer is unnamed. The interview discusses Renee DeWilde's involvement in the early tobacco industry in Simcoe County. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
Audio 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 summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).
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.
Second part of an interview with Professor Arthur Lower on June 23, 1973. His sister is also interviewed. Professor Lower shares his memories of Simcoe County and his life. 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 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 summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Summary of an interview with Professor Arthur Lower on June 23, 1973. His sister joins in the interview part way through. The interviewer is not introduced. Professor Lower shares his memories of Simcoe County and his life. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Audio and summary of Fred Apperley's first interview on February 6, 1974. He is interviewed by Jack Coleman and Peter Moran. The interview largely discusses Cookstown. Additionally, emphasize is on Mr. Apperley’s childhood in Cookstown. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
