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Crewson’s Corners – Local residents Doug Guthrie, Fred McDonald, Pat Taillefer, Thomas and Irene Lazenby share the history and their memories of the community. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. November 10, 1993

Development of Religion in Esquesing – Rev. Rick Ruggle outlines the development of various religions in all areas of Esquesing, including the villages of Georgetown and Acton. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. May 11, 2005

Disasters of Esquesing – Historical Society members recall natural disasters over the years in Esquesing. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. November 13, 2002

Dominion Seed House – Doug Peck, former Seed House manager, together with Norma Thompson and others discuss the history of the Bradley/Harding family business which sits at the centre of Georgetown. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. October 11, 2000

Dominion Seed House – Phares Van Atter is interviewed by CBC Marketplace on the effect of the postal strike on the catalogue operations of the Dominion Seed House (Acc. #96.11). Audio Cassette. 1965

North Halton Literacy Guild project. See MG10 A1 for a transcription of this tape. July 26, 1990.

Edna Hill, Georgetown – Karen Hunter and Dorothy Hill interviewed Mrs. Hill at her home, 91 John St., regarding her Mountainview Road and John Street neighbourhood. Audio Cassette. February 16, 1995

Esquesing Before the Plough – Amateur archaeologist and musician Don Ablett shares his findings on the Huron peoples who lived in this area and entertains us with his ballad, “Whisper in the Wind”. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. April 8, 2009

Esquesing Rural Schools – Mark Rowe presents the history of rural schools. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. March 13, 1996

Esquesing’s Unsolved Murders – Constable Bill McGrath of the Halton Regional Police Service is writing and editing a book about the police and shares some of the tales he has gathered. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. March 10, 1999

Fairy Lake, Acton – Members of the Historical Society and visitors reminisce about Fairy Lake. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. June 12, 1996

Family History – Brian Gilchrist presents Family History and its role in local history or Stories you’d rather your future in-laws not know until after the wedding! EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. September 09, 1998

Family History Albums – Diane Allengame-Kuster, Peel Region Archivist, discusses creative ways to preserve old photographs and documents. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. May 12, 1999

Follow the Drinking Gourd – Rev. Brant Loper talks about his interest in Black History. EHS Meeting. Audio Cassette. April 08, 1998

Frank Family – Acton resident Jean Somerville talks about the Frank family and their love of music. They entertained thousands at dances and on the radio as The Sod Busters, during the first half of this century. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. October 09, 1996

Fraternal Societies – Elaine Robinson and Rev. Rick Ruggle share their knowledge of the Masons and Odd Fellows Lodge in Georgetown. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. February 08, 2006

From Farm Boy to Sheriff – Mac Sprowl recounts highlights of his career as Halton County Sheriff, 1971 – 1992 as described in his autobiography. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. April 12, 1995

Georgetown Dairies – Dawn Livingstone, Joy Noble, and Norma Thompson present the history of local dairies. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. March 12, 2003

Georgetown Fall Fair. Jean Ruddell, Charlotte Ironside, Ismey Bird and John Bird Share the history of the Esquesing/Georgetown Agricultural Society. EHS Meeting. Audio Cassette. September 12, 1990

Georgetown Fire Fighters – Veterans of the Georgetown Fire Department reminisce about the department. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. February 12, 1997