East Zorra-Tavistock Local History Books

Search the resources below for keys to East Zorra Tavistock’s past. You will find information about businesses, architecture, culture and pioneers of the area. Some of these titles have been digitized and are keyword searchable. Lookups are available on request by contacting localhistory@ocl.net

Crossroads in time : a pictorial history of Tavistock (1890-1920)

A collection of photography by the Lemp Studio

Giants of Oxford: women and men who changed our world.

Explore the index to Giants of Oxford by Doug M Symons. This books contains notable figures across Oxford County including Aimee Semple McPherson of Salford and many others.

Historical Notes by Len K. Coles

Holding the position of Oxford County Clerk for 30 years, Len Coles shares his research and knowledge of Oxford County history in this work.

History of the Village and Neighborhood of Innerkip

A history of the Innerkip area, written circa 1930 by Zella M. Hotson

Index to: A Safe haven: the story of the Black settlers of Oxford County

By Joyce A. Pettigrew. A comprehensively researched documentation of Black pioneers and their struggle to survive.

Index to: Fact & Fantasy: a history of Tavistock and district

A detailed history of the area, businesses and citizens.

Index to: Inns and Taverns : Oxford County by Roy Johnstone

An index to a comprehensive history of early inns.

Index to: When cheese was king by Edward Moore

A complete history of the cheese factories in Oxford county

Local Histories of Ontario Municipalities 1951-1977

Excerpt of Oxford County resources by Barbara B. Aitken

Mrs. Canfield's People

Transcribed from Mrs. Canfield's journals by Patricia Moody in 1986 this book contains alphabetical listings of various people, buildings, events in Oxford County history.

Outstanding Women of Oxford County

Depicts portraits of courageous and determined women who endured pioneer life in Oxford County written by Brenda Dyer, Sarah Kolasiewicz and Donna Stevenson