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Audio and summary 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 links to audio and summary.

Audio and summary of an interview with Bill Malcolmson. The interviewers are not introduced. The interview discusses The Great Depression's effect on Barrie, specifically the price of cars and buggies in the 1920’s and 30’s. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Contains information relating to mailing and the post office of Bradford. Headings include: Mail Carriers Newspaper articles and Miscellaneous
*Post Office/Post Master

Audio and summary of an interview with Professor Arthur Lower on June 23, 1973. His sister is also interviewed. The interviewer is not introduced. Professor Lower shares his memories of Simcoe County and his life. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Contains information on the local heroes of Bradford and West Gwillimbury, including police, firefighters, paramedics, or prominent citizens with heroic actions.

Photographs of the Lloyd family, including their farming operations

Audio and summary of an interview with Dr. William C. Little. He is being interviewed by Jack Coleman and Norbert Moran at the Simcoe County Archives. The interview talks about his family's history, his path to becoming a doctor, working in Camp Borden during World War Two, working with veterans and his career after the war. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Collection of physical artifacts related to the history of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library.

Photographs and documents relating to the Lee family, many of whom resided in West Gwillimbury. The Lee family trees stem from: Henry Lee (1800-1869) and Elizabeth Lawrence (1808-1880) John Lee (1795-1851) and Jane Coulson (1791-1860)
*Thomas Lee (1794-1868) and Ann Graham (abt. 1825-1903)

Contains information on the land settlements of the Bradford area. Headings include: Early Land Settlement Forestry Holland Landing Soils & Surveying West Gwillimbury Maps 1 of 2 West Gwillimbury Maps 2 of 2
*Landscape - Other