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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Deutsche Bräuche und Volkslieder in Maryhill (Waterloo County)
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief overview of German customs and folk songs traced back to the settlement of the community (known as New Germany before 1941) by Catholic Alsatians in the 1820s and 1830s. Based on interviews ...Keywords: Customs and traditionsGerman languageGermansEthnic groupsMusicMarriageCatholicismLeisure activitiesPoetryMaryhillYear of publication: 1976Historical Period: c1820-1976Export options:Pennsylvania-German rhymes and sayings
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A collection of about 15 short poems written in dialect with an English translation. The topics of the verses vary from weather predictions to children's nonsense rhymes and a general acceptance of ...Year of publication: 1976Historical Period: 1800-1976Export options:Ratz reunion, July 1st, 1909, Martin's Grove, St Jacobs
Type: BookAbstract: Programme for the Ratz Family Reunion of 1909, including photographs of family members and the words of English and German songs. The programme included speeches, vocal and instrumental music, and a ...Keywords: Ratz familyRatz ValentineRatz JacobRatz HenryRatz JohnRatz GeorgeEidt Ludwig MrsMusicGermansGerman languageYear of publication: 1909Historical Period: 1908-1909Export options: