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Contains information relating to the creation of the "Governor Simcoe Slept Here" book. Headings include: Cover Corrections Correspondence Drafts Funding Newspaper articles 1 of 2 Newspaper articles 2 of 2 Pamphlets Pictures/Captions Publishing Rob Caley WEGWHIST Outline WEGWHIST Times Stories Story of the Book - Other 1 of 2
*Story of the Book - Other 2 of 2

Audio and summary of an interview with Sam Neilly. The interviewer is George Jackson. Sam and George discuss where Sam's friends and family lived in accordance with a map of Gilford they are looking at. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

Audio and summary of an interview with Edgar Kneeshaw on an unknown date. Edgar Kneeshaw is speaking to his son Keith with George Jackson also present. Edgar identifies the people who owned property in the early 1900s. As he geographically makes his way through the hamlets of West Gwillimbury he also comments on what the region looked like, noting businesses, shops, and other landmarks that were in the area. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Audio and summary of an interview with Art Janse on November 13, year unknown. He is interviewed by George Jackson with Dawn Saunders also present. Art discusses the Holland Marsh, his family and his career (politician, Holland Marsh Drainage Commission). See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Audio and summary 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 links to audio and summary.

Audio and summary of an interview with Orville Hughes on September 24, 2002. He is interviewed by George Jackson. Orville discusses the history of the southern part of West Gwillimbury (Dunkerron) and property owners of the area with George. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Scrapbook of Bradford Witness and Bradford Topic articles from 1977, compiled by George Jackson. Titled "Scrapbook I: Happenings 1977."

Scrapbook of Bradford Witness and Bradford Topic articles from 1976-1978, compiled by George Jackson. Titled "Scrapbook Happenings II: 1976-1978."

Scrapbook of Bradford Witness and Bradford Topic articles from 1976, compiled by George Jackson. Titled "1976 Scrapbook."

Scrapbook of Bradford Witness and Bradford Topic articles from 1975, compiled by George Jackson. Titled "Happenings 1975 Scrapbook."