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Newspaper article expressing interest in renaming streets to honour Bradford's history, and including plaques at the roadsides to explain the significance.

A newspaper article about the retirement of Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library's CEO, Liz Fenwick.

"For 21 years, Liz Fenwick has dedicated her life to the operation of one of Bradford West Gwiliimbury's most useful resources - the public library..."

A invitation for the opening ceremony for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court on November 6, 1988.

A brochure from the opening ceremony for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court on November 6, 1988.

A flyer for the Bradford Public Library that includes how to get a library membership, library hours and library programs.

"Free membership is available to all residents and business owners in the Town of Bradford. Non-residents may join the Library for a $30. per household per year membership fee..."

Article about the construction of the most recent library building at 425 Holland St West.

Two page hand-written letter in black ink tied together using a green piece of ribbon, with a blank covering page. Letter is addressed to George and Hettie (Banting) Atkins and signed from Thomas Reynolds, Ellen Reynolds, E. J. Chapman and Catherine Chapman. Given to the Atkins at the time they moved from the community.

"Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library is on the move! Saturday, April 30, 2011 will be the last day we are open to the public. Doors will be closed at our current location as of Monday, May 2, 2011. Due dates on all materials will be extended and no fines will be applied during the closure. Doors will be open to the public at our new location, 425 Holland St. West, on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. All items are to be returned to our new location. As sad as we are to leave our current location we are excited about all the opportunities to come. We welcome you to join us for our Grand Opening Events happening throughout the month of June. Watch for more details."

Summary 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 audio.