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CA BWGPL LHC-FamFil-KJ-2018-05-29-07
Item
1800 - 1870

Sepia photograph of a woman, believed to be Mary Ann Porterfield (1794-1870). Wife of Charles Watson, Mother of William John Watson.

Karol Joyce

1871 Bradford Fire Account

CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Fire-2018-11-22-14
Item
1871-05-22

Part of Local History Collection

An article about a highly destructive fire that swept through Holland Street, destroying multiple buildings, businesses and homes. The original article appeared in the May 22nd, 1871 edition of the Toronto Daily Telegraph and was reprinted in 1901 as part of the "Looking Backward" series.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Metal Juice Squeezer

CA BWGPL AR-2018-11-20-05
Item
Post-1880

Part of Local History Artifacts

One metal handheld juice squeezer. Item would be used to squeeze out the juice from citrus fruits (eg. oranges, lemons)

Bill Marks

Cassie Sutherland Tribute

CA BWGPL VS-1800-2018-11-21-08
Item
1882-04-17

Part of Vital Statistics

A memorial for Cassie Edmanson Sutherland from 1882. Cassie died during childbirth and was the first wife of Donald Sutherland who was the brother of Bessie Sutherland Campbell.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

William Campbell Birthday

CA BWGPL LHC-FamFil-CF-2018-11-22-10
Item
1884-03-07

Part of Local History Collection

An article about a birthday celebration held for William Campbell (the grain dealer) at his house.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

James Driffill Surprise Party

CA BWGPL LHC-FamFil-CF-2018-11-22-11
Item
1884

Part of Local History Collection

An article about some townspeople forming a surprise party and visiting James Driffill.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Sewing Machine Agent Fire

CA BWGPL LHC-FamFil-CF-2018-11-22-12
Item
1885

Part of Local History Collection

An article about a fire that happened at M.W.W. Ellis's home. Ellis was a sewing machine agent and lost fabric as a result of the fire. Ellis's wife was Jennie Sutherland who was a sister to Bessie Sutherland Campbell.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Letter to George Atkins and Hettie (Banting) Atkins

CA BWGPL LHC-FamFil-KJ-2018-05-30-01
Item
1824 - 1887

Part of Local History Collection

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.

Karol Joyce

Certificate of Good Conduct

CA BWGPL LHC-FamFil-CF-2018-11-21-09
Item
1889

Part of Local History Collection

Certificate of Good Conduct given to Libbie Campbell by Bradford Model School. Libbie was the daughter of William Campbell (a grain dealer) and Bessie Sutherland Campbell. The certificate has "186_" printed on it and "89" was hand written beside this.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Card of Thanks

CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Accid-2018-06-12-14-2018-11-21-11
Part
1889

Part of Local History Collection

An image of a card of thanks to the people of Bradford for their support, printed in the newspaper. It is related to the drowning of William Sutherland in the Holland River and is from his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Alex Sutherland.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

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