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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
From Pennsylvania to Waterloo: Pennsylvania-German folk culture in transition
Type: BookAbstract: Proceedings of the 10th anniversary symposium, "Continuity and change: Pennsylvania-German folk culture in transition", richly illustrated with photographs of the accompanying exhibit, "Changes in ...Keywords: AmishArt and artistsFood customsCustoms and traditionsEthnic identityAgricultureFolk artFolkloreGenealogyGerman languageYear of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1750-1950Export options:George Henry Ziegler
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the principal of the Kitchener Conservatory of Music who also directed other musical organizations including the Kitchener Ladies' Band, Kitchener Symphony Orchestra and various church ...Keywords: BiographiesMusicChurchesZiegler George HenryZiegler Mabel Merner (m. George Henry)Kitchener Conservatory of MusicKitchener Ladies' BandKitchener Symphony OrchestraTrinity United Church KitchenerSt Peter's Lutheran Church KitchenerYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1885-1926Export options:George Rumpel
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Berlin community leader and felt manufacturer.Keywords: BiographiesMayorsFelt industryRumpel GeorgeRumpel Minna Hartman (m. George)Berlin Felt Boot Co.Canadian Consolidated Felt Co. BerlinRumpel Felt Co. BerlinBerlin Park BoardBerlin Water CommissionYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1871-1916Export options:H. Leslie Staebler
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the president of the Staebler insurance agency, including an outline of the life and achievements of his father, J.M. Staebler (1846-1906).Keywords: BiographiesInsurance agentsMusicChurches Christian ScientistStaebler H.L.Staebler J.M.Staebler Angeline Ziegler (m. J.M.)H.L. Staebler Co. BerlinBerlin Park BoardBerlin Town CouncilYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1875-1926Export options:Hallman family history in Canada
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy containing portions of family histories by H.S. Hallman and Dr Bergey. Biographical data and photographs of family farmsteads precede the genealogical data for each branch of the family.Keywords: GenealogySettlersPennsylvania GermansBiographiesFarmersMennonitesRosevilleNew DundeeMannheimDumfries North TownshipYear of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1825-1991Export options:Harry Mackie Lackner, M.D.
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A short profile of the Kitchener physician, son of Dr H.G. Lackner.Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1883-1926Export options:Henry Brubacher Bowman, 1900-1991
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biography of the secretary-treasurer of the Waterloo Historical Society from 1967- 1973, including a sketch of his working life as an engineer with various industrial businesses. His ...Keywords: OccupationsMennonites (Old Order)BiographiesPublic transportIndustriesBusinessesGerman languageBowman Henry BrubacherBowman AbrahamBowman Catherine Brubacher (m. Abraham)Year of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1900-1991Export options:Henry George Lackner, M.D., C.M.
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Berlin physician and community leader who was born at Hawkesville in 1851, elected Sheriff of Waterloo County in 1912 and died in 1926.Keywords: BiographiesPhysiciansSheriffsMayorsPoliticiansWaterloo County Medical AssociationWaterloo County House of RefugeBerlin Town CouncilLackner Harry Mackie DrBerlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1851-1926Export options:Henry H. Huehnergard, M.D.
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Kitchener physician and obstetrician.Keywords: BiographiesPhysiciansHealth careWomenChildrenHuehnergard Henry.H. DrHuehnergard LouisKitchener-Waterloo HospitalSt Mary's Hospital KitchenerGrand River Country ClubYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1884-1926Export options:Herbert Maplin Snyder
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the president of Snyders Ltd, with a summary genealogy and a biography of his father, Simon Snyder.Keywords: BiographiesFurniture industrySnyder H.M.Snyder Elma P. Snider (m. H.M.)Snyder SimonSnyders Ltd WaterlooSnyder Roos and Co. WaterlooDominion Life Assurance Co.Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co.Waterloo Manufacturing Co. WaterlooYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1806-1926Export options: