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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Changes in cultural symbols for Ontario Mennonite women of the Swiss tradition during the 1950s and 60s: stories we need to hear
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Personal observations and experiences of the changing role of Mennonite women. A farm accident necessitated the reversal of traditional roles in the Bergey family, leaving the author in charge of the ...Keywords: MennonitesCustoms and traditionsBiographiesWorld War IIWomenOccupationsMennonite Central CommitteeKitchener Farmers' MarketCutting Room KitchenerGalt MarketYear of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1935-1990Export options:Community-building in Berlin: Mary Ratz Kaufman, 1856-1943
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the associational leadership roles of the wife of Jacob Kaufman, who was a successful industrialist and prominent member of the Berlin community elite.Keywords: Temperance movementProhibitionCharitiesChurches EvangelicalSocial conditionsSocial servicesWomenKaufman A.R. (1885-1979)Kaufman Edna D.Kaufman EmmaYear of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1856-1943Export options:Cyrus Dolph, Preston philanthropist
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biography of Dolph (1865-1937), a Preston manufacturer of sheet metal building products who had many community interests and roles. The author presents a detailed account of Dolph's promotion of " ...Year of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1865-1937Export options:Detweiler Mennonite Cemetery (CC#4493): Roseville: Concession 11, Lot 37, North Dumfries Township
Type: ReportAbstract: Transcriptions of some 320 stones, by row and lot, followed by an index. The introduction notes that the Detweiler Mennonite Church dates from 1822 with the arrival of Jacob Detweiler who became the ...Keywords: CemeteriesGenealogyMennonitesYear of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1822-1966Export options:Diaries of our Pennsylvania German ancestors 1846-1925
Type: BookYear of publication: 2002Export options:Die Kraichgauer Vorfahren von John George
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy of former Canadian Prime Minister, John George Diefenbaker, whose ancestors are traced back to the Kraichgau region in what is now Baden-Württemburg, Germany. Diefenbaker's grandfather, ...Keywords: GenealogyPoliticiansHawkesvilleGermansDiefenbaker John GeorgeDiefenbacher George JacobDiefenbaker familyWellesley TownshipYear of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1853-1979Export options:Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (CC#4556): Petersburg, Wilmot Township
Type: ReportAbstract: Transcriptions of about 225 stones listed by row and plot, followed by an index. The introduction notes that there have been four church buildings associated with the cemetery, dating from 1844, 1851 ...Year of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1844-1980Export options:'Es tut so gut zu lieben und ganz wieder Mensch zu sein!': Some Comments on Else Seel's Love Poetry
Type: Journal ArticleKeywords: Specific Literature: Canadian literatureSubject Language: German language literatureTime Period: 1900-1999Subject Author: Seel Else L. (1894-1974)Literary Genre: poetryLiterary Genre: love poetryYear of publication: 2002Export options:First language attrition, Use and maintenance: the case of German Jews in anglophone countries
Type: BookKeywords: Language attritionLanguage maintenanceLanguages in contactJews German English-speaking countries LanguagesYear of publication: 2002Export options:Franklin Abram Schantz 12 January 1874 - 1 October 1962
Type: Journal ArticleKeywords: Berlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 2002Export options: