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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Adventures in colonization: co-ordinated developments unsurpassed in history, transforming a wilderness into the "greatest golden granary of the world", turning almost insurmountable obstacles into a triumphant success
Type: BookAbstract: Typescript biography of Jacob Y. Shantz by his son. Jacob's childhood and his role as a leading businessman of Berlin are described, with his settlement of Russian Mennonites in Manitoba given ...Keywords: MennonitesBiographiesGenealogyShantz Jacob Y.EntrepreneursBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerImmigrationRussian MennonitesManitobaYear of publication: 1930Historical Period: 1925-1950Export options:Emily Seibert
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A profile of the elementary school teacher for forty years and active member of the Waterloo Historical Society.Keywords: TeachersWomenGermansAssociations and clubsMuseumsBiographiesSeibert EmilyErb Elizabeth EbySeibert JacobBroome A.E. DrYear of publication: 1970Historical Period: 1929-1969Export options:Zeller homesteads at Breslau
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the Zeller family who settled south of the village of Breslau. Philip Zeller, a native of Rhein Baierin, Germany, purchased the farm in 1846 from John Cressman. The last members of the ...Year of publication: 1971Historical Period: 1846-1971Export options: