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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
August Drechsler
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A number of brief anecdotes about the eccentric musician who often performed with the Berlin Musical Society under the direction of Theodore Zoellner.Keywords: MusicAssociations and clubsBiographiesDrechsler AugustZoellner TheodoreBerlin Musical SocietySaengerfest of 1886Leipzig GermanyBerlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1949Historical Period: c1870-c1890Export options:Low German Mennonites of Aylmer, Ontairo: 1950-1990
Type: BookAbstract:Since the 1950s, there has been a unique movement of Low German Mennonites to Ontario, with thousands settling in the Aylmer area. As families arrive they face many challenges, such as language, ...
Year of publication: 2014Historical Period: 1950-1990Export options:The Hespeler family
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the descendants of John George and Anna Wick Hespeler. For each of their nine children (Jacob, Ferdinanda, William, Stephanie, Louis, Marie, Wilhelmina, Anna Barbara and Charlotte), ...Keywords: GenealogySettlers EnglishSettlers GermanFlour mill industryDistilling industryBarrel making industryBox industrySports Horse racingBiographiesRussian MennonitesYear of publication: 1969Historical Period: 1810-1921Export options: