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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Lawyers as members of urban business elites in southern Ontario, 1860 to 1920
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: An analysis of the changing distribution and organization of law practices in southern Ontario communities, in relation to the main phases of business activity. Lawyers are described as members of " ...Keywords: UrbanizationAssociations and clubsEthnic identityGermansLand ownershipLawyersLegislationPoliticiansTaxationBerlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1860-1920Export options:Levi Erb Seibert
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Berlin embalmer and funeral director, whose business was merged with that of the Schreiter Furniture Company in 1919.Keywords: BiographiesFuneralsSeibert Levi ErbSchreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel KitchenerBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1883-1926Export options:Levi Weber Shuh
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the manager and president of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company including a summary Shuh genealogy and a chronology of the company.Keywords: BiographiesInsurance agentsShuh LeviShuh JohnShuh familyWaterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co.WaterlooYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1861-1926Export options:Little Germany in Waterloo County
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A chapter containing a short profile of German life in Waterloo County to Confederation with particular reference to Berlin, emphasizing the German ethnic contributions.Keywords: Waterloo CountyUpper CanadaMennonitesEthnic groupsEthnic identityGermansLautenschlager PhilippHoffman JohnPeterson Henry WilliamYear of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1800-1867Export options:Lloyd Elmo Hagedorn
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Kitchener Suspender Co., founded by Charles K. Hagedorn (1859-1921).Keywords: BiographiesButton industryPoliticiansHagedorn C.K.Hagedorn Emily Cairnes (m. C.K.)Hagedorn L.E.Berlin Suspender and Button Co.Kitchener Suspender Co.Kitchener City CouncilBerlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1859-1926Export options:Louis Breithaupt, Berlin
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A short biography including an account of Breithaupt's tannery business, property interests and public service.Year of publication: 1880Historical Period: 1857-1880Export options:Louis Frederick Dietrich
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Waterloo automobile dealer and town councillor.Keywords: BiographiesAutomobile dealersPoliticiansDietrich L.F.St Louis Roman Catholic Church WaterlooWaterloo Town CouncilCatholic Mutual Benefit AssociationSt AgathaWaterlooYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1868-1926Export options:Louis J. Breithaupt
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A biography of Kitchener's leading businessman, including summaries of Breithaupt family history and business interests.Keywords: BiographiesMayorsPoliticiansLeather industryChurches EvangelicalBreithaupt familyBreithaupt A.L.Breithaupt Catharine Hailer (m. Louis)Breithaupt E. CarlBreithaupt Emma Devitt (m. L.J.)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1855-1926Export options:Louis Jacob Breithaupt
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the president of the Breithaupt Leather Co. of Berlin who was also very active in business promotion, municipal and provincial politics, and in church and community causes.Keywords: BiographiesBusinessesGermansPoliticiansIndustriesBreithaupt Louis Jacob (1855-1939)Berlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1907Historical Period: 1855-1906Export options:Louis Orville Breithaupt
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the vice-president and general manager of the Breithaupt Leather Company, including details of civic improvements during his terms as Mayor of Kitchener in 1923-4.Keywords: BiographiesPoliticiansLeather industryMayorsBreithaupt Louis OrvilleBreithaupt Louis Jacob (1855-1939)Breithaupt Sara Caskey (m. L.O.)Breithaupt Leather Co. KitchenerKitchener City CouncilWaterloo County House of RefugeYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1890-1926Export options: