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..."
Photograph of Bessie Blanchard, sister of Marjorie Blanchard Campbell (wife of William L. Campbell). The photograph was taken around 1920 when Bessie visited her sister and brother-in-law, travelling from Jamestown, New York. It also showcases the east view from the backyards of the houses on Barrie Street.
A page listing members of the Bradford Lawn Bowling Club in an account and minute book of theirs. The club was founded in 1909 and William L. Campbell was a founding member.
"The following gentlemen have signified their intention of becoming part of the club:
H. S. Broughton Peter Holt T. W. W. Evans D. F. Porter T. A. Pratt J. E. Hodgson T. E. Bell W. A. Stratton Geo. D. Morton Robt. Helmer E. J. Morton Alex. Logan A. [Illegible] Wright Geo. Ogilvie Geo. G. Green Dr. C. W. Ellis Geo. R. Coombs Geo. A. Carefoot C. Casselman A. E. Dyment Dr. Stevenson W. L. Campbell Jos. Park E. P. Snow E. V. Peters Mr. R. Perley S. Martin Gilbert Lukes Wm. Manders Jas. Bemrose Fred Moore A. E. Scanlon Robt. Neilly Herb Wiley Ed Coombs Robt. Stewart L. C. McDonald"
One side of two Canadian Lacrosse Association Championship medals awarded to William L. Campbell and Dr. Lewis H. Campbell. Both men were on Bradford's lacrosse team , Dr. Campbell won a medal for 1902 and 1905 and William won one for 1905. This side of each medal has engraving, including of two lacrosse sticks.
A page of Bradford business ads from 1933. Includes: Willson's Men's Wear Store, Nolan Motor Sales, Wm. Semenuk Electrical - Plumbing, Douglas Hardware, Bradford Flour Mills, L. J. McConkey & Son Supplies, Sutton's Hardware, Colly's Smoke Shop, Campbell's Drug Store, The Mercantile Co., Harry Barron Plumbing - Tinsmithing - Electrical, Melbourne Transport Service, Bradford Witness Print Services. Ads appeared in the March 1, 1933 issue of the Bradford Witness.
One side of two Canadian Lacrosse Association Championship medals awarded to William L. Campbell and Dr. Lewis H. Campbell. Both men were on Bradford's lacrosse team and their names are engraved on the medals (as seen in this view). Dr. Campbell won a medal for 1902 and 1905 and William won one for 1905.
Bradford Witness newspaper article from 1974 about the closing of Ritchie's Patent Medicines. The business before being Ritchie's was W. L. Campbell's Drugstore. "During the 57 years it was in the Campbell name, the pharmacy also shared its quarters with William's father's lumber and grain business, as well as the doctor's office of his brother Lewis."
