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Sod Turning of the Library

Birdie Webb, Librarian, turning the sod. Left to Right: Mrs. Yomans (Board), Mrs. Blackwell (Board), Mrs. Kneeshaw Dalph (Board), Mr. Stevens (Board and High School Principal), Mr. Ted Delvin (Chair), Mr. Dean Blake (Treasurer), Mr. Brittain (Public School Principal), Mr. Joe Magani (Mayor), Mr. McKenzie (Bradford Witness), Mr. John Zima (Builder)

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Bradford Public Library Book Plate

A book plate with black calligraphy style writing, one of many done by Ian Reid.

"Ian Reid was a resident of West Gwillimbury before Bradford amalgamated in 1991. He live on the 11th line of WG. He was a very popular citizen, always dressed in his Scottish kilt and accessories for anything festive or celebrative. In town, he recited 'Ode to a Haggis' on Robbie Burns Day in one of the local pubs at the time, which I attended. He was known in the library as the Patron who did all the calligraphy for our book plates. If any family made a donation to the library in the form of a memorial, or just purchasing books for the library, Ian Reid graciously on his own time made these book plates which are prominently displayed in the books..." (See sources)

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Angus Mowat's Journal

Excerpts relating to Bond Head and Bradford Libraries from Angus Mowat's journal. Mowat was the first Inspector of Public Libraries for Ontario, a position he held from 1937 - 1960.

Angus Mowat

Founder's Day Event Booklet

A booklet for a Founder's Day event at the Bradford Public Library on February 3, 1993 to "Celebrat[e] 37 Years of Public Library Service and 127 Years of Library Service in Bradford." It was researched and compiled by Librarian Adrienne Price.

The event shared history and had various guest speakers.

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Librarian Alannah Hegedus

A photograph of Bradford Public Library Librarian/CEO Alannah Hegedus in 1995 during the beginning of automation at the Library.

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