Official Opening - George Jackson
Part of Local History Collection
Bradford resident George Jackson speaking at the official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
"Council highly praised the new library building when it was presented to them last week. the architect, Bill Lett, stood beaming along with the library committee as their $1.2 million proposal was unanimously approved..."
Bradford Weekly
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper clipping about a fundraising drive to help raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
Included with the article is a picture of those involved in fundraising for the new library.
Front Row (L-R): Bill Marks, Anne Wagg, Debbie Jesk, Ryan Lamb
Second Row (L-R): Art Kneeshaw, Eleanor Sherbo, Pauline Taylor
Back Row (L-R): Ron Quinton, Dennis Roughley, Gary Lamb
Absent for photo: George Jackson, Bob Evans, Brenda Nolan
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Portrait of Professor W.H. Day from 1938.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Oral History Collection
First part of an interview with Ron Coffey on November 13, 1990. George Jackson is the interviewer, the interview discusses Ron Coffey's family history. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives
Part of Oral History Collection
Second part of an interview with Ron Coffey on November 13, 1990. George Jackson is the interviewer, the interview discusses Ron Coffey's family history. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives
Saint, Joe MP3 (#1) - On Moore Street
Part of Oral History Collection
An interview with Mr. Joe Saint describing what Moore Street used to look like in the 1920’s in regards to houses and churches.
George Jackson
Part of Oral History Collection
An interview with Ms. Irene Turner discussing her upbringing, specifically details about her father growing up.
George Jackson
Turner, Irene (Brown) and Brown, Ernest MP3
Part of Oral History Collection
An interview with Mrs. Irene Turner and her brother, Ernest Brown, discussing family history.
George Jackson
Part of Oral History Collection
An interview with Mr. and Mrs. John West, discussing harvesting onions, potatoes and carrots, with mentions on the harvesting machines that were used in farming such vegetables.
George Jackson