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Part of Local History Collection
"Bingo, Auction Sale, and Dance Draw Good Crowd. Farmers and Growers Give Generously
The local Canadian Corps Association's night of Bingo, an Auction Sale and Dance drew a good crowd to the Town Hall on Monday evening when about $310 was cleared. This money will be used for the purchase of gifts for the boys of the district now serving overseas." ...
Bradford Witness
Ventures in Mission - Pastoral Charge Participation in the Information and Study Phase, Spring 1983
Part of Local History Collection
Information booklet for participating pastoral charges about the United Church of Canada's Ventures in Mission fundraising campaign, given to Bob Evans by Rev. Henry Dahlin.
Inserts inside the booklet include:
The agenda for "FALL AREA MEETINGS FOR PASTORAL CHARGE LEADERSHIP" for September 25 - October 15, 1983, including handwritten notes from Bob Evans.
Copies of a letter from Bob Evans dated March 29, 1984 pertaining to the Ventures in Mission campaign, including handwritten edits and a handwritten list of Ventures in Mission committee members.
A handwritten note to "Bob" (Bob Evans) from "Henry" (Rev. Henry Dahlin) about the booklet.
United Church of Canada
Listing of Charges Known to Have Received Forward Phase Gifts, 1984
Part of Local History Collection
Spreadsheet of United Church charges that received Forward Phase Gifts as part of Ventures in Mission, dated February 8, 1984. Data collected includes the Conference, Presbytery, Name of Charge, Location of the charge, Charge Code, number of gifts received, and their Total Commitment in dollars.
United Church of Canada
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of fundraising for a new library. Pictured are: Anne Wagg (Chair of Fundraising Committee) and William de Peuter (Mayor).
Library Fundraising Cheque Presentation
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of a cheque presentation by Sandy Harkes of Trans Canada Pipelines to Anne Wagg, fundraising chairperson for $500 to go towards building the new library.
Fundraising for the New Library
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of a cheque presentation during fundraising for a new library at 100 Holland Court.
From Left: Lorraine Tompkins (Chariperson of the Library Board), Peter Mizzoni (President of Bradford Rotary Club), Anne Wagg (Chairperson of Library Committee), Dennis Roughley (Town Councillor)
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper photograph of Anne Wagg and Susan West with a fundraising thermometer. Related to fundraising for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
Caption Reads:
"The Bradford Public Library Building Fund received its first fundraising boost last week from the members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority when they donated $300 to the cause..."
Independent News
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper photograph of Peter Mizzoni (Bradford Rotary Club President), Anne Wagg (Fundraising Committee Chairperson) and Lorraine Tompkins (Library Board Chairperson) with a fundraising thermometer. Related to fundraising for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
Bradford Topic
Lots on Holland Court will hold new Library, parking lots
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper article about the approval of 100 Holland Court as the site for a new Bradford Public Library. The article also mentions fundraising efforts towards the new library.
"The site for a new public library in Bradford has been chosen, and was approved by council last week...A $250 donation 'buys' an inscribed brick in a special wall, and corporate donations of $500 or more will be recognized by a plaque in the building..."
Bradford Weekly
By-a-brick challenge is issued
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"SOME OF the resident of Mason street got together to issue a challenge to all streets in Bradford. They've raised the $250 necessary to purchase a specially-inscribed brick in the new library, in exchange for their donation. They challenge other streets to do the same thing, so the specially-designed wall will have bricks with most streets in town listed."
Bradford Weekly