BWGPL 20th anniversary- Letter from Peter Van Loan
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- 2008-11-16
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Letter congratulating BWGPL on 20th years in the Holland Court location by MP Peter Van Loan
Peter Van Loan
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BWGPL 20th anniversary- Letter from Peter Van Loan
Part of Local History Artifacts
Letter congratulating BWGPL on 20th years in the Holland Court location by MP Peter Van Loan
Peter Van Loan
With Our Men In Uniform - June 21st
Part of Local History Collection
"With Our Men in Uniform" was a weekly column where letters or the location of Bradford and West Gwillimbury troops in the Second World War was disclosed to the town. It was a way to give updates on their conditions, or let the soldiers themselves thank the community for any gifts, support, or to say how they were doing overseas.
This week promoted three letters from soldiers, the location and well-being of Hedley Dimock and letter of thanks from Ken Ogilvie.
Letter from the Front - Herb Taylor
Part of Local History Collection
"Dear Friends:
Many thanks to you and the people of Bradford for the parcel and cigarettes which I have been receiving regularly. Someone must have given a great deal of thought to the making up of that Christmas parcel. It arrived in fine shape and all the contents in good condition - and thank you, Mrs. Saint, for your care in packing it." ...
Letter from the Front - Lorne West
Part of Local History Collection
"Dear George:
Just a line to let you know I received another 300 cigarettes from the Can. Corps to-day. Many thanks to you and to every member of the Bradford branch.
It just occurred to me that I neglected to write last month, so I also thank you for them, as well.
The weather has been rather bad lately, so we haven't been flying a great deal for the past few days. However, we do manage to keep pounding the Germans fairly regularly. In fact, planes take off from some parts every night to go to Germany and France.
Well, I must sign off. Once again, many thanks. Most sincerely, Lorne E. West."
Letter from the Front - Harold Wilson
Part of Local History Collection
"Dear Mr. McKenzie:
I would like to thank you and the members of the bradford Canadian Corps Association for your kindness extended to me while in this country. I wish to thank the Corps for their regular assignment of cigarettes. It is hard to express one's appreciation for Canadian cigarettes, as the English fags are very interior when compared to ours.
I have been receiving a very welcome visitor weekly in the form of The Bradford Witness. It keeps me well abreast with all the local happening and recalls to one the days at home. I wish to thank you and the Hon. Earl Rowe for making this possible.
I haven't met anyone from Bradford or vicinity over here in my wanderings, but, judging from your column, "With the Men in Uniform," in The Witness, it is well represented.
Thanking you again, I remain, Respectfully yours, Harold Wilson."
Documents, letters and other textural records pertaining to the governance and development of Bradford. Items created 1902-1951.
John Harrison
Communities - Holland Marsh A-H
Part of Joe Saint fonds
Contains news clippings and articles on Holland Marsh
Joe Saint
Communities - Holland Marsh H-P
Part of Joe Saint fonds
Contains news clippings and articles on Holland Marsh
Joe Saint
Watson/Banting/Atkins Families: Compiled by Karol Joyce
Part of Local History Collection
This file contains an assortment of photographs and letters compiled & donated by Karol Joyce, of the Atkins, Watson & Banting families. The first lot of items were donated in 2014 and the most recent were donated on January 26, 2018.
Karol Joyce
Part of Local History Collection
A panoramic letter card received by Birdie Webb from a member of the Saint family who was fighting overseas in WWI in 1915. This type of card had a letter as well as photos like a postcard inside.