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Fennell, John Interview

Audio and summary of an interview with John Fennell on May 7, 2002. He is interviewed by George Jackson. They drive around identifying the land owners, churches, businesses, landmarks, and natural features which were present in the early 1900s. John gives many anecdotal details about community members living in the area (Newton Robinson and West Gwillimbury). John briefly discusses his family history. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

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

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives

Hamlets

Contains information on the various hamlets around Bradford. Headings include: Amsterdam Ansnorsveldt Bond Head BWG and Surrounding Area Cookstown Coulson's Hill Deerhurst Dunkerron Fennel's Corners Fisher's Corners Gilford 1 of 2 Gilford 2 of 2 Holland Landing The Hollows Innisfil Lefroy Mackie's Corners Middleton 1 of 2 Middleton 2 of 2 Mount Pleasant Newton Robinson Pinkerton Scotch Settlement Steele's Corners Springdale Tecumseth Township Thompsonville (Beeton area) Hamlets - Other

WEGWHIST Collection

Harvey, D.K. Interview

Audio and summary of an interview with D.K. (Dewitt Henry Kitson) Harvey on March 20, 1974. The interviewer is Jack Coleman. D.K. discusses his family history, community involvement (politics, conservation, etc.) and memories of Simcoe County. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives

Military

Contains items relating to Simcoe County servicemen and women, including veterans related articles, artifacts, and photographs

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Schools

Contains information on the numerous schools of the Bradford area. Headings include: Bond Head School Bradford High School Bradford Public School Cookstown Public School Coulson's Hill S.S. #12 Dunkerron U.S.S. #1 Fieldcrest Elementary School Fisher's Corners S.S. #7 Gilford S.S. #16 Hollows S.S. #13 Misc. Fred C. Cook Public School Gilford S.S. #16 Hollows S.S. #13 Middleton S.S. #6 Mt Pleasant School Newton Robinson U.S.S #10 & S.S. #12 Photos Pinkerton S.S. #11 Steele's Corners S.S. #14 St Mary's Catholic School West Gwillimbury Schools
*Schools - Other

The Honourable W. Earl Rowe

Contains files and information relating to the Hon. W. Earl Rowe, 20th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 1963-1968 and reeve of the Township of West Gwillimbury 1919-1923.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

World War 1 Roll of Honour and Veterans

Contains items relating to Simcoe County servicemen and women in World War I, including veterans related articles, artifacts and photographs, and the Roll of Honour

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library