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Bradford Library Art Presentation
Part of Local History Collection
Pauline Holancin standing with a piece of her art. This piece was presented by the Bradford Women's Institute to the new Bradford Public Library at the time of the opening of the library's Holland Court location.
Bradford Library Art Presentation Group Photo
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of a presentation by the Bradford Women's Institute to the new Bradford Public Library of a painting by Pauline Holancin at the time of the opening of the library's Holland Court location.
Left to right: Pauline Holancin (Artist), Hazel Church, Elsie Curry, Marie Tizzard, Cynthia Tizzard, Doris Church, Mary Spence and Ada Watson (at front, Blue dress)
Bradford Public Library Plaque
Part of Local History Artifacts
A plaque marking the building of the Bradford Public Library in 1962. The plaque is heavyweight and made of metal. It notes donors and the names of members of the Library Board at the time. The plaque was removed from the Library's John Street West location after it was decommissioned following the building of a new Library location at 100 Holland Court.
Bradford Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
An old time postcard featuring Bradford Public School. This photo is from the Bradford Womens Institute Scrapbooks.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Bradford Women's Institute Float
Part of Local History Collection
The following set of photographs were taken from the Bradford Witness August 21, 1957 edition, highlighting the Bradford Centennial parade and celebrations.
The third prize float of the Centennial Parade was Bradford's Women's Institute float.
Bradford Witness
Bradford Women's Institute Float - second view
Part of Local History Collection
The following set of photographs were taken from the Bradford Witness August 21, 1957 edition, highlighting the Bradford Centennial parade and celebrations.
The third prize float of the Centennial Parade was Bradford's Women's Institute float.
Bradford Witness
Bradford Women's Institute Sign
Part of Local History Artifacts
Wooden sign with Bradford W.I. engraved on the front.
Bradford Women's Institute
Bradford Women's Institute Volunteer Plaque
Part of Local History Artifacts
A plaque presented by York County Hospital (now Southlake Hospital) in Newmarket to the Bradford Women's Institute in recognition of members' involvement in volunteering at the hospital.
York County Hospital
Centennial Re-Union Attracts Largest Crowd Ever in Bradford
Part of Local History Collection
"The home-coming for the Bradford Centennial Reunion has brought sons and daughters from the length and breadth of the continent, and even guests from Bradford, England.
Bradford churches were filled to capacity on Sunday, when old boys and girls added to the regular congregations, and friendships were renewed following these services." ...
Bradford Witness
Collings, Mrs. Ernest A. (Ellen) obituary
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Monday, November 28, 1966
Event Type : Death
Description : After not enjoying good health for the past five years, Mrs. Ellen (Nellie) Collings of Bradford passed away at York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Monday, November 28, 1966, where she was admitted just one week previous. Born in Ottawa 73 years ago, she went to Kerrobert, Sask., as a young girl, where she resided until her marriage to Ernest R. Collings on June 10, 1914, when she moved to Bradford where she resided for the remainder of her life. Up to the time of failing health, Mrs. Collings was a member of Trinity Anglican Church and active in the church choir, quilting club, and a lifetime member of the Women's Auxiliary. She was also a life member of the Women's Institute, and a charter member of the I.O.D.E. and the Bradford Knitting Club. Predeceased by her husband in 1950, she is survived by four sons and three daughters: Mrs. Ellenor Peat of Newmarket, Mrs. Ross Griffith (Anita) of Bradford, Roy A. of Oshawa, Mrs. Gerald Rupke (Margery) of Kettleby, Irwin E., W. Bruce, and Keith R., all of Bradford, 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, Mrs. Emily Foster of Kerrobert, Sask., a sister, and two brothers, Arthur Sutton and Albert Sutton, both of British Columbia. The funeral was held on December 1, 1966, from the Lewis Funeral Home to Trinity Anglican Church. The service was conducted by her rector, Rev. W. H. Warnica. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The pallbearers were Norman Collings of Bradford, Dr. Verdon Foster, V.S., of Fergus, Bob McCague of Sarnia, Jim Church, Orville Hand and Edward Bulpit, all of Bradford.
Bradford Witness