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This edition of the Bradford Witness is located in the Local History Room, and is in particular a very noteworthy edition. The printing of this edition included many photographs of local businessmen, houses, storefronts, churches, and of the main streets. It also included mini-biographical articles of the people included, acting as a local history gold-mine for Bradford's early 1900s. We have included some of these photographs and articles here, though a full copy of the text and photographs was reorganized thematically by the Bradford West Gwillimbury Historical Society in 1997.

Audio and summary of an interview of Harry and Margaret Brown on July 28, 1992. The audio only contains the final part of the interview, with the early part cut off. They are interviewed by George Jackson. Harry and Margaret speak about their lives in Mount Pleasant and Bradford, mainly of their church life and daily routines. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Audio and summary 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 links to audio and summary.

Audio and summary of an interview with Charlie & Brock Evans on January 10, 1991. They are interviewed by George Jackson. Anne Coffey, Joe Saint, Louise Evans and June Chambers are also present at the interview. They discuss their childhood in the area, their family/families and lives. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

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

Audio and summary of an interview with Dave Bateman on July 21, 1996. He is interviewed by George Jackson. Ed Jones is also present. Eldon talks about marsh hay harvesting in the 1920s and 1930s. He later talks about his farm in the 1940s baling hay and selling ropes. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Scrapbook of Bradford Witness articles from 1974 - 1975, compiled by George Jackson. Titled, "Happenings Scrapbook: 1974-1975."

Scrapbook of Bradford Witness and Bradford Topic articles from 1975, compiled by George Jackson. Titled "Happenings 1975 Scrapbook."

Scrapbook of Bradford Witness and Bradford Topic articles from 1976, compiled by George Jackson. Titled "1976 Scrapbook."

Scrapbook of Bradford Witness and Bradford Topic articles from 1976-1978, compiled by George Jackson. Titled "Scrapbook Happenings II: 1976-1978."

Scrapbook of Bradford Witness and Bradford Topic articles from 1977, compiled by George Jackson. Titled "Scrapbook I: Happenings 1977."