Digitized versions of old audio tapes, which include various interviews conducted with residents of Bradford West Gwillimbury. They are comprised of various interesting stories on everyday life in Bradford and surrounding areas over the past century.
Accompanying these recordings are written transcripts outlining each conversation in detail. Due to the age of the tapes, the sound quality of some may be a bit poor. These transcripts are provided to facilitate listening and complement the audio recording. All of these transcripts have been compiled into a book, which we have catalogued for anyone interested in reading them in a collected format.
First part of an interview with Aida Catania in 1991. She is interviewed by Joe Saint, Irene Moriarty and an another interviewer. She discusses her family history and early life. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Summary of an interview with Sam Catania on September 27, 1994. Recorded and prompted by George Jackson. Sam discusses working with Professor W.H. Day and dredging the Holland Marsh. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
Audio of Gord Church's first interview on January 28, 1995. He and George Jackson discuss the harvesting and use of Marsh Hay. 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 Gord Church's first interview on January 28, 1995. He and George Jackson discuss the harvesting and use of Marsh Hay. 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 Gord Church's second interview on October 25, 1996. He and George Jackson discuss the Holland Marsh. See the Related Descriptions for summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).
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).
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).