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A 1935 study of the 1852 survey of the Holland Marsh, written by Edward Cavell and published by the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors. The report is accompanied by a portrait and biography of Cavell, former President of the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors.

The first full survey of the Marsh was conducted due to the construction of the Northern Railway between Toronto and Barrie after 1852. The surveyor used tamarack poles hammered into the muck below the water.

A typewritten document, possibly for a speech, written and signed by Margaret Irene (Brown) Turner for the dedication of the memorial stained glass window in the Bradford United Church in honour of Clarence Edgar Brown, who was a member of the Church congregation and choir. The document includes some information on both Clarence Edgar Brown and the creation of the window.

Copy of a typewritten list of events related to the history of the Bradford United Church from 1872-1898, titled "HIGH-LIGHTS OF THE FOLLOWING YEARS."

Typed speech given by Margaret Irene Turner for Sunday Service at the Bradford United Church on June 25, 1995, including mentions of her family's involvement with the Methodist Church at Mount Pleasant and a story about "Caroline's quilt." Includes an attached handwritten "sequel" written and signed by Margaret Irene Turner, expanding on the story of the quilt.

Black and white photocopy of the Bradford United Church Deed dated 1870. The deed transfers ownership of part of the south half of Lot 15, Concession 7 from Robert Parker and Sarah Parker to the Trustees of the Bradford Congregation of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Arrived with a handwritten sticky note from Bob Evans identifying it, dated May 29 2015.

Typed document explaining the role and responsibilities of the Congregational Board of the Bradford United Church, sub-committees, and their members. Handwriting in pen on the first page dates the document to 1983.

Site plan, ground floor plan, and typed summary of the plans for an addition to the Bradford United Church created by Meta Architect Inc., dated November 1988.

List of items donated to the Bradford United Church along with the names of the donors, the years they were donated, and the events or people they were donated in honour of. Dates of donations included in the list range from 1937-1999. The first four pages include a decorative border.

Copy of a handwritten speech dated September 25, 1994, written and signed by Margaret Irene Turner. The speech is for the United Church Women (UCW) group's Life Membership plaque. The speech also makes reference to Margaret Irene Turner's research with the Women's Missionary Society's (WMS) minute books.

Copy of a handwritten list of names and addresses of residents living within 200 feet of the Bradford United Church at the time the list was compiled.