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Audio of an interview with Sam Neilly. The interviewer is George Jackson. Sam and George discuss where Sam's friends and family lived in accordance with a map of Gilford they are looking at. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

Audio of an interview with Mike and Dorothy McKinstry. The interviewer is not introduced, but it is believed to be Joe Saint. Mike and Dorothy discuss people who lived in the Holland Marsh and Bradford areas, histories of the houses, professions of the home owners, business owners in Bradford and anecdotal stories. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

An interview with Bill McArthur, recorded and prompted by George Jackson. Bill discusses working with Professor W.H. Day and dredging the Holland Marsh.

Audio of an interview with Bill Malcolmson. The interviewers are not introduced. The interview discusses The Great Depression's effect on Barrie, specifically the price of cars and buggies in the 1920’s and 30’s. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

Second part of an interview with Professor Arthur Lower on June 23, 1973. His sister is also interviewed. Professor Lower shares his memories of Simcoe County and his life. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).

First part of an interview with Professor Arthur Lower on June 23, 1973. His sister is also interviewed. The interviewer is not introduced. Professor Lower shares his memories of Simcoe County and his life. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).

Audio of an interview with Dr. William C. Little. He is being interviewed by Jack Coleman and Norbert Moran at the Simcoe County Archives. The interview talks about his family's history, his path to becoming a doctor, working in Camp Borden during World War Two, working with veterans and his career after the war. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

Audio of an interview with Edgar Kneeshaw on an unknown date. Edgar Kneeshaw is speaking to his son Keith with George Jackson also present. Edgar identifies the people who owned property in the early 1900s. As he geographically makes his way through the hamlets of West Gwillimbury he also comments on what the region looked like, noting businesses, shops, and other landmarks that were in the area. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

Audio of an interview with Dalton Jermey on March 27, 1974. He is interviewed by Jack Coleman and Peter Moran. Dalton talks about his life, including politics (he was Warden of Simcoe County), his early life and his memories of the county. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

Second part of an interview with Art Janse on November 13, year unknown. He is interviewed by George Jackson with Dawn Saunders also present. Art discusses the Holland Marsh, his family and his career (politician, Holland Marsh Drainage Commission). See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).