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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
A facile pen: John Motz and the Berliner Journal, 1859-1911
Type: ThesisAbstract: A biographical appraisal of the roles of Motz as writer, editor and business manager of the "Berliner Journal" and of the newspaper's influence in preserving German culture. The author presents a ...Keywords: NewspapersGerman languageBerlin (Ontario)Berliner JournalBiographiesMotz JohnMotz familyRittinger FriedrichRittinger John Adam (1855-1915)Year of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1859-1911Export options:Church register of H.W. Peterson, 1833-1835
Type: ReportAbstract: Transcribed and indexed extracts from the record book kept in Berlin in the early 1830s. Details are provided of about 125 births, baptisms, confirmations and burials conducted by visiting clergymen ...Keywords: Baptismal recordsBirthsBurialsChurchesClergyDeathsFuneralsGerman languageMarriage registersYear of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1833-1835Export options:Experiences with language retention: Case studies of Mennonites from Mexico
Type: ThesisAbstract: Within language retention and attrition research, limited attention has been given to the perspectives and reflections of people who have experienced the retention or loss of a first language. The ...Year of publication: 2006Export options: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:German immigration from Germany to Waterloo County from 1819 to 1840
Type: ThesisAbstract: A study of the reasons for emigration, the process of migration, and those areas of Germany that produced immigrants to the townships of Waterloo, Wilmot, Woolwich and Wellesley.Year of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1819-1840Export 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:Impressions of a German immigrant
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short article, based on comments made by Waterloo County newcomers in letters to European relatives in the 1830s, about the availability of food, low taxes, free hunting and good pay.Year of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1830-1840Export options:Neologismen der 90er Jahre--Kenntnis und Einstellungen unter Deutschsprecher/innen aus Kitchener-Waterloo
Type: ThesisAbstract: In 2004, the Institut für Deutsche Sprache published the neologism dictionary "Neuer Wortschatz: Neologismen der 90er Jahre im Deutschen", which contains new words that entered the German language ...Year of publication: 2006Export options:Philipp Lautenschlager's letter
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Translation of a German letter from a new Canadian resident to his family in Herchenrode, Hesse. The letter describes the passage to North America and the way of life, wages and prices in Waterloo ...Keywords: CorrespondenceOccupationsWomenTaxationCustoms and traditionsGerman languageLautenschlager PhilippWaterloo TownshipYear of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1830-1831Export options:Reminiscences of Grandmother Snider
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A detailed account of a Mennonite family in Waterloo County over a period of nearly 150 years, based on the recollections of the author's mother-in-law. Births, deaths, marriages, illnesses, ...Keywords: BiographiesFood customsElectricityFarmersFuneralsGenealogyGerman languageMennonites (Old Order)Settlers PennsylvaniaTransportationYear of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1830-1967Export options: