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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
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Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An essay about German identity in southwestern Ontario, based on examples from German-language newspapers in Ontario. The author attributes the lack of active political ambition by early German ...Keywords: NewspapersIndustriesPoetryGerman languageEthnic groupsEthnic identityCustoms and traditionsOntarioWorld War IAcculturationYear of publication: 1952Historical Period: c1800-c1950Export options:Ghost towns of Ontario, volume I
Type: BookAbstract: Short historical descriptions of towns that no longer exist, including Kossuth, Black Horse Corners, New Aberdeen in the Waterloo Region.Year of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1850-1978Export options:Glimpses of mother
Type: BookAbstract: A spiritual character sketch of Mrs Silas Bauman (Lydia Ann Groff, 1862-1949) written by her daughter. It includes letters, poems and other writings by Lydia Ann.Keywords: MennonitesWomenCorrespondenceBiographiesPoetryFloradaleKitchenerBerlin (Ontario)Bauman Lydia Ann Groff (m. Silas)Shantz MerleYear of publication: 1952Historical Period: 1862-1949Export 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:Mennonite country
Type: BookAbstract: Thoughts of an Old Order Amishman on farming and his faith, illustrated with pen and ink drawings of Mennonite farm life by Peter Etril Snyder.Year of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1880-1978Export options:Otto Julius Klotz
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An address given at the unveiling of a bronze tablet in Preston Town Hall commemorating the achievements of Dr Otto Julius Klotz, Preston-born surveyor and engineer.Year of publication: 1952Historical Period: 1852-1952Export options:People Apart : Portrait of a Mennonite World in Waterloo County, Ontario
Type: BookYear of publication: 1978Export 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:Rotkäppchen ; Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit - : zwei weihnachtliche Spiele für Schulbühnen
Type: BookKeywords: Christmas playsSchool playsYear of publication: 1978Export options: