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Image of a newspaper article from May 25th, 1938 about the recollections of Thomas A. Pratt of Islington, Ontario in relation to William Campbell of Bradford, Ontario.

This is William L. Campbell with the baby Lewis (Lew) Campbell in front of their home at 129 Barrie Street. W.L. Campbell operated a drugstore on Holland Street for many years in Bradford. His descendants still live in the area.

Audio of a presentation given by George Jackson and Joe Saint at the Bradford Rotary Club. The Library's Local History collection is discussed as it a bit of local history. Additionally, Joe Saint outlines his family history. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

Audio of an interview with Mike and Dorothy McKinstry. The interviewer is not introduced, but it is believed to be Joe Saint. Mike and Dorothy discuss people who lived in the Holland Marsh and Bradford areas, histories of the houses, professions of the home owners, business owners in Bradford and anecdotal stories. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court. Included in the article is a newspaper photograph of Tony Gratton (Business Owner), Carlos Beloso (Business Owner) and Debbie Jeske (Library Rep.)

A newspaper article detailing the history of the Bradford Public Library.

Segment on the front page of the final issue of Bradford Today. It reads:
"This is the final issue of Bradford West Gwillimbury Today.
Given the economic times and the advertising support the Today is receiving, publisher Simcoe-York Printing & Publishing has decided to cease publication.
We opened the paper in order to fill a gap left when the Gazette folded.
After a year of publication, Today is still not profitable and Simcoe_york decided that it was time to pull out and wish the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times well in its efforts.
To those who welcomed us and supported us. We thank you."

Christmas time advertisements for businesses, printed in the Bradford Witness. Includes W. L. Campbell's Drug Store, A. O. Davey Appliances and Ted's.

An ad for Sutherland’s Grocery in Bradford, c. 1933. Appeared in the Bradford Witness.

An ad by K.S. Davidson for music instruction, c. 1933. Appeared in the Bradford Witness.