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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
A geographic study of the Mennonite settlement in Waterloo County
Type: ThesisAbstract: A comprehensive study of early history, population, Mennonite churches and Mennonite farmsteads, and the economic and cultural patterns of Mennonite life. Charts, graphs and tables provide concise ...Keywords: Russian MennonitesYear of publication: 1961Historical Period: 1800-1961Export options:Beauty and Simplicity: Germanic Folk Art in Canada
Type: Journal ArticleKeywords: GermansFolk art19th century20th centuryYear of publication: 1983Export options:Erb, Abraham
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A biography of the pioneer settler (1772- 1830) who migrated from Pennsylvania to the German Company Tract in 1806. The village of Waterloo eventually developed around the nucleus of Erb's water- ...Keywords: MennonitesPennsylvania GermansIndustriesSchoolsBiographiesErb AbrahamWaterloo TownshipGerman Company TractYear of publication: 1987Historical Period: 1806-1830Export options:Ontario Fraktur
Type: Journal ArticleYear of publication: 1983Export options:Ontario fraktur : a Pennsylvania-German folk tradition in early Canada
Type: BookKeywords: Pennsylvania GermansFrakturFolk artYear of publication: 1977Export options:Ontario fraktur art: a decorative tradition in three Germanic settlements
Type: BookKeywords: FrakturFolk artMennonitesYear of publication: 1976Export options:Splendid harvest : Germanic folk and decorative arts in Canada
Type: BookKeywords: GermansFolk artPennsylvania GermansYear of publication: 1981Export options:The Mennonite communities of Waterloo County
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A summary of early Mennonite history and the founding of settlements in Waterloo and Wilmot Townships, followed by some discussion of differences in farming practices and general way of life between ...Keywords: Census recordsYear of publication: 1971Historical Period: 1861-1961Export options:The Mennonites of Waterloo County
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the religion, education, dress, architecture and farming techniques of Old Order Mennonites in Waterloo County. The authors discuss threats to this lifestyle from urbanization and ...Keywords: AcculturationEthnic groupsEthnic identityCustoms and traditionsMennonites (Old Order)ReligionMennonitesAgricultureGerman languageEducationYear of publication: 1970Historical Period: 1800-1970Export options: