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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Border crossings: The making of German identities in the New World, 1850--1914
Type: ThesisAbstract: Border crossings, in both their literal and figurative sense, are central to the experience of migration. This study explores the making of German identities in two localities, Berlin (Ontario) and ...Keywords: Berlin (Ontario)Ethnic identityYear of publication: 2002Historical Period: 1850-1914Export 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: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:History of Waterloo County
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: An outline history of the county's settlement by various ethnic groups and of industrial development, electrification, publishing and printing, and cultural activities such as music and singing ...Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1798-1926Export options:Philip S. Lautenschlager
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Berlin businessman and community leader.Keywords: BiographiesButton industryMusicLautenschlager P.S.Lautenschlager familyBoehmer HenryCity Heating Co. BerlinBerlin Town CouncilBerlin Board of HealthEconomical Mutual Fire Insurance Co.Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1840-1926Export options:"Such is life among the good Germans": singing German identities in Waterloo County, 1874-1912
Type: BookKeywords: MusicWaterloo CountyGermannessYear of publication: 2000Export options:William Henry Schmalz
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A brief biography of the insurance company official and first Mayor of the City of Berlin.Keywords: BiographiesInsurance agentsMusicArt and artistsMayorsSchmalz William HenrySchmalz BalthazarKranz HugoSchmalz Beatrice Richardson (m. W.H.E.)Schmalz Eleonore Oelschlager (m. William Henry)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1862-1926Export options: