Parte de Local History Collection
The back of two World War I medals. The one on the left is the British War medal and the one on the right was given to soldiers returning from World War I by the community of Bond Head.
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Parte de Local History Collection
Two World War I medals. The medal on the left is a British War Medal, awarded to all who saw action from 1914-1918 in World War I and all who served in Russia from 1919-1920. The one on the right was made by Andrew Neilly, a jeweller in Bradford, and was given to soldiers returning from World War I by the community of Bond Head.
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Honour Roll of WWI & WWII for Bond Head
Parte de Local History Collection
The honour roll naming those who served in World War I and World War II. The calligraphy was penned by the United Church minister, Rev. Burton.
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Flt.-Sgt. Harold Wilson Reported Missing After Air Bombing Operations
Parte de Local History Collection
"Mr. and Mrs. Daniel wilson, of Bond head, have been notified by Ottawa that their second son, Flt.-Sgt. Harold (Chub) Wilson, is missing after air operations over enemy territory. The entire crew of his craft failed to return and as yet there is no information regarding their fate, although authorities assure the parents that information is being sought through the Red Cross regarding them."
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Soldiers in Front of Hipwell's Store
Parte de Local History Collection
World War II pilots in front of Hipwell's General Store in the early 1940s.
Bond Head Cenotaph Plaque - WWII
Parte de Local History Collection
Bond Head Memorial Plaque for Soldiers who lost their lives in World War II from the Bond Head area. Plaque reads:
"In Memoriam
Harold Wilson
Laurie Melbourne
Ross Rutherford
Walter Aelick
Walter Andrews
Earl Slack
Robson Jewitt
Who lost their lives in the Second World War."
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Parte de Oral History Collection
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 the audio.
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Parte de Oral History Collection
Audio 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 the summary.
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Bond Head School Class Photo 1924
Parte de WEGWHIST Collection
S.S. #5
Back Row (l-r): Reta McLean, Annie Copeland, Isobel Noble, Dorothy Stone, Teacher Miss Janet McLeod, Cladwyn Burton, Edna Webb, George Gummerson, Clarence Clark, Bill Watt, Joe Noble.
Middle Row (l-r): Jack McLean, Allan Gould, Earl Hemphill, Elmer Bentley, James Watt, Wilmot Bentley, Russell Webb, Victor Cummings, Unknown, Harry Gosley, Unknown.
Front Row (l-r): Unknown, Mabel Copeland, Myrtle Gosley, Amy Copeland, Beatrice Webb, Ina Webb, Lenore Webb, Olive Reynolds, Ann Watt, Helen Clark, Raymond Hurr.
Bond Head School SS #5 Class Photo 1934
Parte de WEGWHIST Collection
S.S. #5, Bond Head School, 1934. Teacher was Edna Ball.
Back Row, left to right: Elmer Barker, Unknown, ? Copeland, Edna Ball (teacher), Unknown, Lorne Barker.
Middle Row: Bill Murray, Al Harvey, Dorothy Copeland, Paddy Clarington, Eileen Dixon, Dewitt Bentley, Unknown, Art Webb.
Front Row: Herb Barker, Jack Breedon, Lorna Dixon, Kathleen Clarington, Jim Bentley, Jean Bannerman, Freddy Switzer.