Jean Watson and Karolyn Watson
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- 1903 - 1923
Part of Local History Collection
Sepia photograph of Jean Watson and Karolyn Watson as children.
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Jean Watson and Karolyn Watson
Part of Local History Collection
Sepia photograph of Jean Watson and Karolyn Watson as children.
Part of Local History Collection
Framed photograph of Rev. Dan. Norman and his wife, Mrs. Norman. Rev. Norman was a missionary in Japan, whose missionary trips were funded in part by Methodist Congregations in Bradford. He sometimes sent letters or gave presentations in the area about his work in Japan.
Writing on the back of the frame in green is partially rubbed off, with the illegible words replaced in pencil. It reads: "Rev Mr. Norman visited Schomberg in 1924 and was entertained by Mr. + Mrs. Skinner. His last visit." Additional writing underneath in pencil reads: "PICTURE OF:- REV. DAN. NORMAN & HIS WIFE, MISSIONARY TO JAPAN. SUPPORTED BY THE EPWORTH LEAGUES OF THE BRADFORD DISTRICT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH. (IN WHICH SCHOMBERG METHODIST CHURCH HAD A LARGE PART.)."
Bradford United Church
"The Holland Marsh" by Edward Cavell
Part of Local History Collection
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.
Edward Cavell
Part of Local History Collection
Three photograph backs with photographer stamps. Stamps include one belonging to A. M. Hood, and two belonging to John Stephens, both photographers worked in Bradford.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
World War 2 Roll of Honour and Veterans
Part of Local History Collection
Contains items relating to Simcoe County servicemen and women in World War II, including veterans related articles, artifacts and photographs, and the Roll of Honour
Norman Coutt's Military Edition of "The Pocket Treasury"
Part of Local History Collection
"The Pocket Treasury" Military Edition. Bible verse book with gold cover that and black writing on cover, name and address information written on inside cover in pencil (presumably by Norman Coutts). Owned by Norman Coutts (1903-2002), husband of Isobel Watson Coutts. He did not go to war due to a heart murmur and was raised on Concession 4, Lot 7 in West Gwillimbury.
Karol Joyce
Part of Local History Collection
Sepia photograph of William John Watson (1868-1951). Also referred to as "Grampa Watson." Son of Charles Watson, husband of Ida Jane Mulligan Banting and father of Isobel Watson Coutts.
Karol Joyce
Part of Local History Collection
A bill made out to Lewis (Lew) Campbell for gas and oil from Hand’s Garage, dated October 21st, 1959.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Service Book for the use of the people
Part of Local History Collection
A copy of "Service Book for the use of the people" published in 1969by the Committee on Worship of the United Church of Canada. The front of the book contains a paper book label stating the book was presented to the Bradford United Church by Jean E. Gordon, "in loving memory of her parents William T. & Lena E. Clubine." The top edge has remnants of a "Bradford United Church" stamp.
Jean Gordon
Notice of new Congregational Board structure
Part of Local History Collection
Typed notice from T. E. Evans notifying the Bradford United Church congregation of the new structure of the Church's Congregational Board, dated 22 February 1973. Includes information on sub-committees of the Board and their members.
Thomas E. Evans