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Contains clippings and photographs of Bradford West Gwillimbury residents and workers

Part of the mural on the south of 13 John St. This stamp depicts the life of Andrew and Helen Cilipka on the Holland Marsh. Andrew and Helen were farmers on the land from 1938-1985.

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.

Summary 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 audio.

Summary of an interview with Dave Bateman on July 21, 1996. He is interviewed by George Jackson. Ed Jones is also present. Eldon talks about marsh hay harvesting in the 1920s and 1930s. He later talks about his farm in the 1940s baling hay and selling ropes. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.