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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Simeon Eby Martin (1892-1984)
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A transcript of an interview with the carpenter Simeon Martin about his life before the death of his wife, Barbara (nee Snyder) in 1977. Martin's stories convey his deep feelings for his Mennonite ...Keywords: BiographiesChurches MennoniteMennonitesMennonites (Old Order)Oral historyLanguage rightsLinguistic minoritiesMartin Simeon EbyEby William K.Eby AmandaYear of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1892-1977Export 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: