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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Made in Berlin
Type: BookYear of publication: 1989Export options:Mennonite Central Committee: early days
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: The history of a Mennonite relief centre in Kitchener, from its opening in 1944 at the home of Dr J. Hett, to 1964. The organization, operation, buildings and personnel are described and illustrated.Year of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1920-1964Export options:Michael H. Montag
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the co-founder of The Quality Mattress Co. and the Waterloo Bedding Co.Keywords: BiographiesFurniture industryMontag Michael H.Dantzer Alexander L.Quality Mattress Co WaterlooWaterloo Bedding Co.Waterloo Town Planning CommissionWaterloo Public School BoardWaterloo Board of TradeWaterlooYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1903-1926Export options:My grandparents: Tilman B. Martin and Mary Shantz; Henry D. Steckle and Maryann Sitler
Type: ReportAbstract: Reminiscences of the author's Mennonite grandparents, including the Shantzes who farmed in Waterloo Township.Keywords: FarmersWomenHorticultureBiographiesGenealogyMennonites (Old Order)Martin Tilman B.Shantz MarySteckle Henry D.Sitler MaryannYear of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1866-1978Export 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:Nelson Goetz Shantz
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the proprietor of The Brunswick Garage in Kitchener, including a summary Shantz genealogy.Keywords: BiographiesAutomobile dealersShantz Nelson G.Shantz familyShantz Doranda Dedels (m. Nelson G.)Brunswick Garage KitchenerKitchenerBreslau (Ontario)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1866-1926Export options:Nicholas Asmussen
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the building contractor who was elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1919 and as Mayor of Kitchener in 1925.Keywords: BiographiesPoliticiansMayorsKitchenerAsmussen NicholasKitchener City CouncilSt Peter's Lutheran Church BerlinYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1876-1926Export options:Notes (part 2) on the Hannusch family of Berlin, Ontario, Canada
Type: ReportAbstract: An expanded version of the 1985 genealogy, with more illustrations and lists of sources and associated family names. A name index has been compiled by Elizabeth Schmadl.Year of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1870-1985Export options:Oliver Kinzie
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the president and general manager of the Walker Bin and Store Fixture Co., Kitchener, including an account of the establishment of that business.Keywords: BiographiesFurniture industryKinzie OliverWalker Bin and Store Fixture Co. KitchenerJ.Y. Shantz and Sons BerlinKlippert Furniture Co. BerlinKitchenerBerlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1890-1926Export options:Origin of the place and stream names of Waterloo County, Ontario
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A systematic explanation of the probable sources of names of townships, cities, towns, villages, smaller localities, streams, rivers and lakes following the same plan as the author's previous study ...Keywords: Place namesMapsWaterloo CountyYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1800-1920Export options: