"The story of Ansnorveld began in 1928, when Peter Rol and his family arrived in Bradford from Holland. An experienced farmer, Rol was soon working on the land here, also. He learned to speak English by attending services in the Presbyterian church, and he learned to read English by reading comic strips. The language problem being resolved, the industrious family had, by 1930, opened up its own market where the Rol produce was sold. ..."
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.
Audio and summary of Mike Asselin's second interview on May 2, 1974. He is interviewed by Jack Coleman and Peter Moran. The interview discusses his upbringing, specifically working with his father as a young man. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Audio and summary of Mike Asselin's first interview on February 20, 1974. He is interviewed by Jack Coleman and Peter Moran. The interview discusses his upbringing, specifically working with his father as a young man. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Audio of Mike Asselin's first interview on February 20, 1974. He is interviewed by Jack Coleman and Peter Moran. The interview discusses his upbringing, specifically working with his father as a young man. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.
Audio of Mike Asselin's second interview on May 2, 1974. He is interviewed by Jack Coleman and Peter Moran. The interview discusses his upbringing, specifically working with his father as a young man. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.
Audio and 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 links to audio and summary.
Audio 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 summary.
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.