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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Adventures in colonization: co-ordinated developments unsurpassed in history, transforming a wilderness into the "greatest golden granary of the world", turning almost insurmountable obstacles into a triumphant success
Type: BookAbstract: Typescript biography of Jacob Y. Shantz by his son. Jacob's childhood and his role as a leading businessman of Berlin are described, with his settlement of Russian Mennonites in Manitoba given ...Keywords: MennonitesBiographiesGenealogyShantz Jacob Y.EntrepreneursBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerImmigrationRussian MennonitesManitobaYear of publication: 1930Historical Period: 1925-1950Export options:Albert I. Hunsberger
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biography of the president of the Waterloo Historical Society in 1981-1982, noting his career in education and service on many boards including the Conrad Grebel College, the Fairview Mennonite ...Keywords: TeachersWritersMennonitesAssociations and clubsBiographiesWaterloo Historical SocietyConrad Grebel CollegeFairview Mennonite Home PrestonUniversity of WaterlooKitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational SchoolYear of publication: 1982Historical Period: 1912-1982Export options:Allen D. Martin, President 1985-1986
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief profile of the current president, describing his interests and roles in various community organizations.Year of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1961-1985Export options:Amasa Winger
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An obituary of Winger (1869-1953), leading citizen of Elmira and owner of a dry- goods store for forty years.Year of publication: 1953Historical Period: 1869-1953Export options:Andrew Jackson Peterson
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A note including a quotation from a diary of Henry William Peterson dated February 5, 1841 and an autobiographical sketch of Andrew Jackson Peterson.Keywords: BiographiesGenealogyGermansBerlin (Ontario)ConestogoWilmot TownshipWoolwich TownshipWaterloo TownshipPeterson Henry WilliamPeterson Andrew JacksonYear of publication: 1935Historical Period: 1823-1857Export options:Anna R. Bean
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short biography of the accomplished musician, who died on 6 May 1944. Long a music teacher in Kitchener-Waterloo, Miss Bean was also organist at Zion Evangelical Church and Benton Street Baptist ...Year of publication: 1944Historical Period: c1900-1944Export options:Anna's art: the Fraktur Art of Anna Weber, a Waterloo County Mennonite Artist, 1814-1888
Type: BookYear of publication: 1976Export options:Another Fischer family history
Type: BookAbstract: An illustrated genealogy of the descendants of Michael Fischer (1821-1882) and his two wives, Regina Zettel and Catharine Hohenadel. Michael and Regina were married at Maryhill, and later moved to ...Keywords: GenealogyBiographiesFischer familyFischer Michael 1821-1882SettlersGermansFarmersFischer Regina ZettelFischer Catherine HohenadelMaryhillYear of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1821-1991Export options:A.R. Kaufman: the man behind the name
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief biography of the Kitchener industrialist by a friend and former employee. The article relates anecdotes about Kaufman's relationships with his workers and his many outside interests, ...Keywords: EntrepreneursBiographiesKaufman A.R. (1885-1979)KitchenerBerlin (Ontario)19th century20th centuryYear of publication: 1983Historical Period: 1885-1979Export options:Arnold Jansen
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short biography of the owner of the Jansen Optical Company in Elmira, who died on 17 May 1949.Year of publication: 1949Historical Period: 1868-1949Export options: