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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Benjamin Eby: pioneer Ontario bishop- teacher-writer
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biographical account of Benjamin Eby, focusing on his books, the marriage certificates he signed, and the fraktur inscriptions of the Eby meeting house hymnals. There is a modern transcription of ...Keywords: MennonitesFolk artClergyGerman languageChurches MennoniteSchoolsWritersTeachersPublishersBiographiesYear of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1785-1853Export options:Frederick Gaukel
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short biography of the hotel-keeper by his grandson.Keywords: BiographiesGaukel FrederickGaukel's Hotel Berlin (Ontario)Berlin (Ontario)KitchenerCommercial Hotel Berlin (Ontario)Walper House Berlin18th century19th centuryYear of publication: 1928Historical Period: 1785-1853Export options:Harvey W. Taves: one of Christ's men
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biographical tribute to the achievements of Harvey Taves (1926-1965), the last director of the Canadian headquarters of the Mennonite Central Committee in Kitchener which closed in 1964, and one of ...Year of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1926-1965Export options:John G. Richter, F.A.S.
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief biography of the Waterloo County native who became a prominent figure in the insurance industry in London, Ontario.Year of publication: 1928Historical Period: 1854-1928Export options:Mabel Dunham
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief profile of the noted librarian and author.Keywords: BiographiesWomenMennonitesDunham B. MabelWaterloo CountyBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerLibrariansAuthorsYear of publication: 1928Historical Period: 1910-1928Export options:My Life at Cheder
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Relates the author's memories of the traditional Jewish children's school '(cheder)' in Toronto where he studied Hebrew, Yiddish, and Judaism for over six years beginning in 1924. [B. Rivers]Keywords: BiographiesTorontoKayfetz BenJewsYear of publication: 1989Export options:Rev. Frederick W. Bindemann, 1790-1865
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A speech at the unveiling of a plaque in honour of the German preacher who founded many Lutheran churches in the Waterloo area.Keywords: SettlersGermansClergyBindemann Frederick W. Rev. (1790-1865)Lutheran ChurchBiographiesWaterloo19th centuryYear of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1830-1865Export options:Talmon Henry Rieder
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short biography of the entrepreneur who became president and managing director of the Canadian Consolidated Rubber Company, the Canadian Consolidated Felt Company and the Ames-Holden-McCready ...Keywords: BiographiesGermansBusinessesRieder T.H.Rieder PeterRieder EmileneKaufman JacobRieder Martha Melvina Anthes (m. T.H.)Berlin (Ontario)KitchenerYear of publication: 1928Historical Period: 1878-1922Export options:The four faces of John Ratz, Elmira
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An appraisal of Ratz's roles as Reeve, railway promoter, miller, real estate entrepreneur and family man.Keywords: RailwaysBiographiesFinancial institutionsFlour mill industryPoliticiansMapsPhysiciansSettlersLand ownershipElmiraYear of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1833-1889Export options:Waterloo's body snatcher
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A sketch of Dr Friedrich Christ (c1824- 1875), a German immigrant who lived in Waterloo for thirteen years and was jailed for selling skeletons.Keywords: PhysiciansBiographiesGermansWaterlooYear of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1824-1875Export options: