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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
The Berliner Journal: a study of a German- language newspaper
Type: ThesisAbstract: An examination of the newspaper's history, founders, policies, community role and contents for the years 1906 to 1915. The author discusses the journal's role in preserving German language and ...Keywords: NewspapersBiographiesGermansWorld War IBerlin (Ontario)German languageRittinger FriedrichRittinger John Adam (1855-1915)Motz JohnBerliner JournalYear of publication: 1977Historical Period: 1906-1915Export options:The Deutscher Bund Canada 1934-39
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A history of the pro-Nazi German-Canadian organization, founded by five men associated with Waterloo: Ernst Kopf, Otto Geisler, Georg Messer, Paul Lechscheidt and Karl Gerhard. Toronto and Kitchener- ...Keywords: GermansEthnic groupsGerman languageYouthWorld War IINewspapersEthnic identityAssociations and clubsDeutscher Bund CanadaDeutsche ZeitungYear of publication: 1977Historical Period: 1934-1939Export options:The German-Canadians: a working bibliography
Type: ReportAbstract: A supplement to two bibliographies published in the "German-Canadian Yearbook", vol. I (1973), pp. 327-44 and vol. III (1976), pp. 291-302. It contains citations for about 440 books, theses and ...Year of publication: 1979Export options:The history of the Schaus family in Canada, 1846-1979
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy of a German family who farmed near Breslau before moving to Normanby Township in 1854. Family reunions have been held in Kitchener, Waterloo and St Jacobs.Keywords: GenealogySettlers GermanSchaus familySchaus NicholasBreslau (Ontario)Waterloo TownshipKitchenerSt JacobsWaterlooPrestonYear of publication: 1979Historical Period: 1846-1979Export options:The John B. Leis Family History and Genealogy
Type: BookAbstract: A history of a family founded by Joseph, a German orphan who came to Canada in 1817 and began farming in Wellesley in 1844. His grandson, John B., was a farmer, an implement dealer, and the owner of ...Keywords: GenealogySettlersGermansFarmersLand ownershipTextile IndustryFinancial institutionsCensus recordsMennonitesAmishYear of publication: 1979Historical Period: 1844-1979Export options:The Pennsylvania German Dialect and the Life of an Old Order Mennonite
Type: BookYear of publication: 1977Export options:The Schneider House, Kitchener: a study
Type: ReportAbstract: A report that includes copies of advertisements from local newspapers and directories such as "Smith's Canadian gazetteer" and the "County of Waterloo gazetteer and general business directory for ...Keywords: GenealogyCustoms and traditionsMennonitesBerlin (Ontario)Schneider JosephSchneider Joseph E.Schneider familyMuseumsWaterloo TownshipYear of publication: 1977Historical Period: c1820-c1900Export options:The Written German of the Amish
Type: Journal ArticleKeywords: GermanWritten GermanAmishYear of publication: 1977Export options:Up the Conestogo
Type: BookAbstract: An historical account of the lifestyles of the Old Order Mennonites in North America, with particular reference to Waterloo County. Beginning with the settlement years, the author notes events, ...Keywords: DiseasesMapsEthnic groupsEthnic identityGerman languageGenealogyMennonites (Old Order)AgricultureWorld War IWorld War IIYear of publication: 1979Historical Period: 1800-1974Export options: