This edition of the Bradford Witness is located in the Local History Room, and is in particular a very noteworthy edition. The printing of this edition included many photographs of local businessmen, houses, storefronts, churches, and of the main streets. It also included mini-biographical articles of the people included, acting as a local history gold-mine for Bradford's early 1900s. We have included some of these photographs and articles here, though a full copy of the text and photographs was reorganized thematically by the Bradford West Gwillimbury Historical Society in 1997.
This collection of newspaper articles is based on the Office Window column from the Bradford Witness & South Simcoe Times. This column covers a variety of topics, from daily events to local history tidbits. They also give insight into the content of the newspapers, great for further research. Currently, editions from the year 1964 are digitized.
Audio and summary of a presentation by Irma Burton at a Scotch Settlement Historical Society Meeting at the Auld Kirk on July 29, 1995. She discusses Hughes and Gibbs family histories. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Audio and summary of an interview with Fred C. Cook. The interviewers are Jack Coleman and Peter Moran. Fred discusses the history of his family and the area. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Audio and summary of an interview with Dave Bateman on May 17, 2003. He is interviewed by George Jackson. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Audio and summary of an interview with Vira Bateman in July 1994. She is being interviewed by George Jackson. The interview largely discusses the Scotch Settlement and Vira Bateman's life story. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Audio and summary of an interview with Marjorie Baynes on June 20, 1991. She is interviewed by George Jackson, Anne Coffey and another interviewer. The interview discusses the Baynes’ family tree in detail. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Audio and summary of an interview of Harry and Margaret Brown on July 28, 1992. The audio only contains the final part of the interview, with the early part cut off. They are interviewed by George Jackson. Harry and Margaret speak about their lives in Mount Pleasant and Bradford, mainly of their church life and daily routines. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Audio of an interview with Aida Catania in 1991. She is interviewed by Joe Saint, Irene Moriarty and an another interviewer. She discusses her family history and early life. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
