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Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives Holland Court English
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Library Opening Tag

A tag with hole (probably affixed to a small gift) thanking people for coming to the opening ceremony for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court on November 6, 1988.

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Library Opening Brochure

A brochure from the opening ceremony for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court on November 6, 1988.

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Library Opening Invitation

A invitation for the opening ceremony for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court on November 6, 1988.

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Bradford Public Library Book Plate

A book plate with black calligraphy style writing, one of many done by Ian Reid.

"Ian Reid was a resident of West Gwillimbury before Bradford amalgamated in 1991. He live on the 11th line of WG. He was a very popular citizen, always dressed in his Scottish kilt and accessories for anything festive or celebrative. In town, he recited 'Ode to a Haggis' on Robbie Burns Day in one of the local pubs at the time, which I attended. He was known in the library as the Patron who did all the calligraphy for our book plates. If any family made a donation to the library in the form of a memorial, or just purchasing books for the library, Ian Reid graciously on his own time made these book plates which are prominently displayed in the books..." (See sources)

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Library Opening Napkin

A napkin from the opening ceremony for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court on November 6, 1988.

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BWG Public Library Magnet

A rectangular yellow magnet from BWG Public Library with contact and resource information on it. Magnet is from when the library was at 100 Holland Court.

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