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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
A geographic study of the Mennonite settlement in Waterloo County
Type: ThesisAbstract: A comprehensive study of early history, population, Mennonite churches and Mennonite farmsteads, and the economic and cultural patterns of Mennonite life. Charts, graphs and tables provide concise ...Keywords: Russian MennonitesYear of publication: 1961Historical Period: 1800-1961Export 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:W.H. Schmalz, citizen: a tribute to a leading citizen of Kitchener by an admiring friend
Type: BookAbstract: A biography of the managing director of the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company who was also secretary of St Paul's Lutheran Church for 42 years and Mayor of Berlin in 1912-1913. A brief profile ...Keywords: BiographiesSchmalz William HenrySchmalz W.H.E.PoliticiansArchitectsChurches LutheranBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerLutheransYear of publication: 1933Historical Period: 1862-1933Export options: